Author: Prime Times

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) for successfully completing the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery after several failed self-imposed deadlines. This, according to the CNPP, is a significant achievement, which marks a pivotal step towards revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and ensuring energy security for the Nigerian people. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP acknowledged the efforts of NNPC Limited in delivering on the critical project. “The rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery will be a legacy achievement…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, at its headquarters in Abuja. Bello voluntarily presented himself to the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, accompanied by his legal team, to address allegations of misappropriation of public funds. This development comes after months of disregarding multiple invitations from the Commission. Confirming the detention, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated, “It is true that we have him in our custody. The operatives of the Commission arrested him.” The former governor’s legal troubles stem from an N80.2 billion money laundering case, for…

Energy remains pivotal to the nation’s economic prosperity. I urge experts from various sectors to devise actionable strategies to address the challenges facing ongoing reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Energy is the Backbone of Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity, Says DG NILDS By Mujidat AbdulKareem,  Abuja The National Assembly, in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has reiterated its commitment to tackling the challenges of rising energy costs through legislative reforms and stakeholder engagement. Speaking at a one-day policy seminar titled “Rising Energy Costs: Issues, Implications, and Way Forward” held at NILDS’ permanent…

In a bold move to breathe new life into golf within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Sports Department has unveiled a caretaker committee tasked with steering the FCT Golf Association toward greater achievements. The committee, led by the newly appointed chairman, Mr. Akabom Enebong, will oversee the association’s activities for one year, following the approval of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The appointment, confirmed through a letter signed by Luka Istifanus, FCT’s Director of Sports, signals the government’s commitment to reinvigorating the sport. “The management of the FCT Sports Department, Social Development Secretariat of FCTA, has found you worthy to…

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to support the military’s efforts to combat insecurity, emphasizing that peace is the foundation for national development and economic growth. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 45th International Trade Fair in Kano, organized by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), the Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability across the nation. He reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to fostering a secure environment conducive to economic prosperity, urging citizens to maintain confidence in the security forces while offering prayers for continued…

“Hundreds of participants drawn from organized labour, employers of labour women, youths, and people living with disabilities, students of labour relations and civil society from private and public sectors are expected at the historic summit hosted by the the MINILS’ director general and management of this institute”, Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday declare open the 10th national industrial labour relations summit in Ilorin, Kwara State. The summit is being organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies (MINILS) , Ilorin as part of efforts to set agenda for industrial harmony in the country. The…

Four eight or nine year-olds had descended on the supposed leftovers and broken the corn cobs into pieces. I was again transfixed as if one was hit by an electric shock. Remember that feeling when you play with electric fish? I was moved to tears as I had never ever seen a group of children scavenging on nothing as it were. I beckoned to the kids and offered them N20, which was the highest denomination at the time, and with some smattering Hausa words told them to go buy their own corn from the same place we got ours. As…

The crisis of legitimacy between the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Rivers State Government has escalated. The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ambassador Illya Damagum, and the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, have written a second letter to the Court of Appeal, urging the court to strike out all legal matters purportedly involving the party. This follows an earlier letter to the Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, in which Damagum and Anyanwu disassociated the PDP from proceedings at the court. In the latest letter, they reiterated that legal proceedings…

I documented that visit in a piece published on this page on February 27, 2024, under the headline: “The darkness called Nigeria”. While the government plant generates 100 megawatts of its 500 megawatts capacity, the private plant generates 461 megawatts. Now, the arrangement is that for any megawatt the private plant generates which the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) cannot transmit to the National Grid, the TCN entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the private plant and pays an average of $30 million every month By Suyi Ayodele Anyone may want to believe that we have genuine insurmountable…

As we celebrate this milestone, we pray for Emir continued health, strength, and guidance as he leads the people of Ilorin to even greater heights.” By Mujidat AbdulKareem, The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the paramount ruler and Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in Kwara State, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CON, on the occasion of his 29th anniversary on the throne. In a statement issued today by Ajia’s Director of Communications, Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, Alhaji Ajia lauded the Emir’s remarkable contributions to the…