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Nigerian women eat more dog meat than men: wildlife expert
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Nigerian women consume more dog meat than their male counterparts, says Edem Eniang, a wildlife expert in Nigeria.
Eniang, a professor of wildlife at the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom state, told PREMIUM TIMES in an exclusive interview on...
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Atiku endorses Onu and other PDP candidates in Saturday’s by-elections
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the people of Ebonyi South Senatorial District to vote for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Silas Onu, during Saturday’s bye-election in the district.
Atiku made the call in a...
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Gbajabiamila writes to the SSS and demands that the slander campaign against him be investigated
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The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has written a letter of complaint to the State Security (SSS) over what he called “false accusations and sustained campaign of slander” against him.
The letter, addressed to the Director General of the...
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Recruitment: Nigeria needs mentally mobile police officers – Arase
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Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Solomon Arase, says Nigeria needs adequate police officers with “mental mobility and fertile minds” to effectively engage with the public.
This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by the PSC...
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Minister says verdict is almost ready, advises gangsters to leave service
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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has reacted for the umpteenth time to the lingering crisis at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) over alleged labor fraud that has led to non-payment of some...
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Nigerian minister reveals more about homeless former tennis champion
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Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh, has revealed more details about a former lawn tennis champion, Tanya Okpala, who is homeless.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Mrs Okpala was rescued by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State who ordered...
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PDP promises transparent primaries for Edo governor election
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to ensure that the Edo gubernatorial primary elections are free, fair and credible.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and Chairman of the selection committee for the primaries stated this when he addressed...
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Why I will contest for Anambra governorship in 2025: Ifeanyi Ubah
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A Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, has declared his interest in contesting the Anambra gubernatorial election in 2025, saying he will only hold the position for one term.
Ubah, who represents Anambra South District in the Senate, announced this on Sunday...
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Kebbi celebrates its first mass wedding for more than 300 couples
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A bride and groom receive their rewards during an inaugural mass wedding held in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
No less than 300 divorcees, widows and paupers were married in a mass wedding in Birnin Kebbi sponsored by the state government.
The...
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19 Cashew Byproducts That Are Rarely Utilized – Association
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) says 13 by-products present in the “cashew apple” and 19 essential by-products...