
- CRIME, SLIDE
- August 3, 2026
Fresh investigation records have alleged that former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, played a key role in raising billions of naira to finance the alleged failed 2025 coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. The allegations, contained in more than 7,400 pages of prosecution documents reviewed by Premium Times,
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- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 3, 2026
The publication of President Bola Tinubu’s nomination documents for the 2027 presidential election has reignited debate over his educational history after the forms released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) showed no entries for his primary and secondary school qualifications. The documents, made public on Saturday, contained the personal particulars and credentials submitted by
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- NEWS, SLIDE
- August 3, 2026
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop awarding contracts or entering into financial commitments without first obtaining budgetary approval and confirmed cash backing. The directive is aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, improving budget implementation and enforcing compliance with Nigeria’s public procurement and financial management laws. Defence Minister: My
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