Author: Prime Times

…Commends ADC for Taking the Lead A non-partisan leadership development advocacy organization, the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) group has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on youth inclusiveness at the top levels of the the political parties. The NTYTP in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday and signed by its the National Coordinator, Comrade James Ezema, urged all opposition parties who mean business ahead of the 2023 general elections to consider younger politicians with digital minds for their National Chairmanship positions and other top party leadership jobs. “We encourage the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of its…

“Nigeria as a Nation needs a reset on so many issues and policies that can help shape the country better, only a committed and humble party executive can bring about these changes we seek, the ability to listen to each aggrieving party member and the capacity to marry these differences to the advantage of the party and the interest of the masses at large is what counts. Only a good party leadership can provide the right candidates for elective offices. By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah “Rain does not fall on one roof alone” Elected party officials are not destiny, but their responsibility…

By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah The APC in a bid to reposition itself ahead of the 2023 general elections is conducting a national congress to usher in new party executives right from the ward level to the National Working Committee of the party. Nigerians are upbeat and can’t wait to see who emerges as the National Chairman of the ruling party, one hopeful whose aspiration for the Party’s top seat is currently impressing Nigerians is Mallam Saliu Mustapha, the Turaki of Ilorin, owing to his intimidating and unblemished credential. Let’s have a look at the most interesting facts about the APC frontline…

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has congratulated the President-elect of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema on his presidential election victory.The Zambia’s opposition leader was on Monday declared the winner of last week’s presidential election in the country, defeating the incumbent President Edgar Lungu by over a million votes.CNPP in a statement issued in Abuja by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu noted that “free, fair and credible election is a basic ingredient to national development”.Urging Nigerians to emulate the Zambians, the CNPP noted that its about time Nigerians realised that Africa is waiting for Nigeria.“Once we get elections right, it…

A non-partisan leadership development advocacy organization, the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) has called on the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) to be mindful of the Campaign promises they made and rode on to occupy the coveted seat of Power in the choice of the next National Chairman of the party. This call was made in a statement issued and personally signed by the National Coordinator of the youth leadership Development Advocacy Movement, Comrade James Ezema and made available to journalists in Abuja, arguing that “as a group that advocates for exceptional performance in governance, the best and incorruptible…

Hon. Aliyu Bahago Ahman-Pategi is the Pro Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University, Patigi, Nigeria. He was a member of the House of Representatives between 2007 and 2019 where he represented the people of Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency of Kwara North. Aliyu was two-time Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources. The former National Assembly member was also the Chairman, Legislative Budget and Research. He was effective in all the committees he served. Aliyu who is the Galadima of Patigi and one of the children of the former Minister of Health and Agriculture, late Alhaji Ahman Pategi (also Galadima Patigi) a…

Nigerian Embassy in Belgium today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with A-Law International Law Firm that would facilitate Foreign Direct Investment and training of Nigerian Judges and Lawyers. The agreement was signed by Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Obinna Chiedu Onowu and A-Law’s Managing Partner, Patricia Leers. The MoU serves as the primary basis for the relationship between the Embassy and the Law Firm, and contemplates inter-alia on leveraging and exchanging information and network in the areas of trade and investment, maritime and logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare and other relevant sectors of interest in Nigeria. The agreement will also facilitate…

Veteran award-winning Nigerian actor, director and producer, Otunba Akintola Akin-Lewis is to be honoured with the distinguished Fellowship Award by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, NANTAP. NANTAP’s Fellow of Theatre Arts (fta) conferment is the highest honour of the Association bestowed on practitioners and members who have distinguished themselves through their work, as well as contributions to the advancement and development of theatre and the entertainment industry in Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Mr. Israel Bolaji, Media Adviser to Otunba Akintola Akin-Lewis, “The National Executive Council of NANTAP has conveyed the approval of its Honours…

From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan. An admission racketeer, Fakunle Ganiyu Abiola has been arraigned before Justice Bayo Taiwo of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan on one count charge of obtaining under false pretence. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command said Fakunle, sometime in 2017 had promised to assist his victim secure admission into a US university for a fee of Eight Hundred Thousand Naira (N800, 000). But after collecting a deposit of N300, 000, the victim neither got the promised admission or a refund of the deposit paid, the EFCC averred A statement signed by the Commission’s Head,Media and Publicity…

… Congratulates Muslims on New Islamic Calendar An Abuja based non-governmental and faith-based organisation, Al-Bushra Islamic Education Development and Awareness Foundation has advocated unity, peaceful and understanding amongst Ummah, noting that only when Muslims across the globe speak with one voice that they can overcome challenges facing them. The Foundation stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on the first day of Muharam, 1443AH marking the beginning of new Islamic calendar and signed by the Director Media, Publicity and Strategy, Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan. “The unity of Ummah is not negotiable, we must come together and speak with one voice…