Author: Prime Times

The GDSS’s victory over Savannah in the Gombe Principal’s Cup not only highlights the school’s soccer prowess but also fosters school pride and community spirit By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Shehu Abubakar are the champions of the 2025 Gombe State Inter Secondary School Principal’s Cup. The school’s football team defeated Savannah School Gombe in a keenly final match played at the Gombe Stadium in Pantami yesterday evening to emerge champions of the five days soccer fiesta. Ademu Maigari scored the lone goal of the match seven minutes to the regulation time hand his side the…

Demands Release of Journalists in Detention As Nigeria marks the festive season, the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize press freedom and intervene in the continued detention of four journalists held at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre since September. In a statement signed by its President, Abdulrahman Aliagan, and released to the press, the NGIJ extended warm greetings to President Tinubu, the government, and all Nigerians, wishing the nation a peaceful and prosperous New Year, 2025. However, the Guild expressed concern over the escalating threats to press freedom in Nigeria, describing…

Strengthening economic reforms, supporting small and medium enterprises, investing in youth development, and curbing wasteful spending are essential steps toward restoring economic stability and national progress,” In a heartfelt New Year message, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Limited and the 2023 candidate for the House of Representatives, Asa-Ilorin West Federal Constituency, has extended warm wishes to Kwarans and Nigerians in general to mark the beginning of the new year, 2025. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, 1st of January 2025, signed by the Director of Communications, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan and made available to…

“Prince Abdulkadir Mahee was a man of impeccable humility and loyalty, whose commitment to the progress of Kwara State and the nation at large will forever be remembered and cherished. His passing is an irreplaceable loss to the entire Ilorin Emirate and all who knew him,” The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Abdulkadir Mahe , the Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a condolence message signed by Abdulrahman Aliagan, Director of Communications to Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, and made…

“You can imagine the pains of these philanthropists, they had wanted to bring joy to these families and it ended in pains. It is just unimaginable. By Ebere Agozie Mr Afam Okeke, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja (Unity Bar), has urged well-meaning Nigerians not to be discouraged in doing good because of the recent tragedies recorded during the sharing of palliatives. Okeke made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. NAN recalls that there were stampedes in Abuja, Ibadan, and Okija during the distribution of giveaways…

In a remarkable display of community service, renowned health advocate and medical doctor, Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has illuminated a path toward better healthcare by donating a state-of-the-art 11KW solar power solution powered by the Luminous Rayverter. Installed at the Mother-Child Center of Epe General Hospital, this solution ensures continuous, reliable electricity for critical healthcare services, eliminating disruptions caused by power outages. Speaking on his impactful initiative, Dr. Egemba, who commands an audience of over 7 million followers across social media platforms, shared his vision: “This Christmas, I wanted to give back in a way that…

The regulatory bodies have not minced words about the consequences of failing to comply with the outlined directives. The circular warns that non-compliance will attract stiff sanctions from the relevant authorities, reaffirming the regulators’ commitment to ensuring stability in both the financial and telecommunications sectors. By Abdulrahman Aliagan, Abuja In a decisive move to address the lingering N250 billion USSD debt impasse, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have issued a joint directive to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). This directive, titled “2nd Joint Circular of the Central Bank of…

The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the distinguished President of the 8th Senate and two term governor of Kwara state, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by his Director of Communications, Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, Alhaji Ajia described Dr. Saraki as a visionary leader and a tireless advocate for the development of Nigeria. He noted that the former Senate President’s legacy of impactful leadership and commitment to democratic principles remain a source of inspiration to many.…

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…