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Court refuses to stop PDP convention
Some members of the PDP had asked the court to restrain INEC from monitoring or recognising any meeting or convention organised by the party without…
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Cocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria
AFRICOM support aids the French Navy seizure, revealing a challenge to Nigeria from transnational drug networks. The post Cocaine worth N819 billio…
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Singer Johnny Drille speaks on how much Nigerian artists earn from streams compared to the UK ..
Nigerian singer and songwriter Johnny Drille has opened up about how low streaming revenue from Nigeria affects artists financially. Speaking about t…
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How Gov Radda is equipping Katsina girls for better future, By Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
More than 104,000 girls in 255 public secondary schools in the state have benefited from conditional cash transfer, which help families keep their d…
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Gov Oyebanji presents N415.57bn 2026 budget proposal to Ekiti Assembly
Mr Oyebanji said the budget is expected to focus on consolidating the various achievements recorded by his administration in the last three years. …
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NITDA–ICPC task force: A bold step to protect Nigeria’s digital future, By Shuaib S. Agaka
By combining NITDA’s technical expertise with ICPC’s investigative and enforcement authority, the task force bridges a longstanding gap between pro…
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Family Matters star, Darious McCrary arrested near US-Mexico border on felony warrant
Darius McCrary is currently being held in a San Diego jail without bail. Records show that the Family Matters alum, 49, was arrested and booked at 7:…
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Man charged for allegedly spraying his own 'HIV positive blood' at hospital employees after removing IV
A hospital patient allegedly removed an IV from his arm and used his "HIV positive blood" as a weapon by spraying it into the eyes of medic…
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Nigerian govt promises to stop operating multiple budgets simultaneously
The country is currently running two budgets simultaneously: the extended 2024 budget and the 2025 budget of about N54.2 trillion, which lawmakers r…
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Rybeena spins viral slang into street pop magic in new single ‘Spaghetti’
The Dapper Music signee blends humour, rhythm, and Lagos energy to create an authentic and catchy track. The post Rybeena spins viral slang into st…
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2026 WCQ: Victor Osimhen, Lookman, others arrive camp for Lesotho, Benin ties
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are among the Super Eagles players who have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria steps up preparations f…
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30-year-old mother of four commits su!cide in Jigawa
A 30-year-old woman, Adama Hannafi, has committed su!cide in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The spokesperson of the Jigawa State Poli…
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You can’t control APC, PDP in Akwa Ibom, cleric tells Gov Eno
Governor Eno recently moved against his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, and ordered the police to withdraw his security after the PDP National Working C…
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Two dead, one abducted in fight between terrorists, Kwara vigilantes
One terrorist and a villager were killed in a gun fight between terrorists and local vigilantes in Rani Ramat village, Patigi Local Government Area …
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ANI Foundation teams up with National Park Service to advance conservation in Nigeria
The ultimate goal of the project is to promote sustainable agriculture, protect high-value forests, and improve the livelihoods of local communities…
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Jonathan clarifies his comment about Buhari, Boko Haram
Mr Jonathan reportedly said on Friday at the public presentation of a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, a general, that …
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“Our family genes are crazy strong†— Davido’s sister, Sharon Adeleke Ademefun speaks on lookalikes in the Adeleke family
Davidos sister, Sharon Adeleke Ademefun, has opened up about the striking resemblances and shared traits that run through the Adeleke family from fac…
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Chinese firm set to establish power generation plant, industrial park in Ogun
The investment pledge comes on the heels of the recent visit of Governor Dapo Abiodun to China, in continuation of his investment drive across the g…
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Court suspends police enforcement of tinted glass permit
The court ordered the police and the IGP to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the matter.” The…
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Nigerian university notorious for abuse of power makes surprise pledge for freedom, truth
A federal judge once described UniUyo as “a place where the truth will always be punished senselessly.” The post Nigerian university notorious for …
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Woman rushed to hospital for appendicitis ends up giving birth to surprise baby
A young woman rushed to the hospital with suspected appendicitis ended up giving birth to a baby boy she did not know she waa pregnant with. Megan Is…
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Ebonyi govt arrests 88 school proprietors, teachers, gives reason
“These schools pose a grave danger to the education system because they fail to meet the minimum requirements for learning,” an official said. The …
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Daddy Freeze gives shocking response when asked what he would do if his 16 years-old got pregnant.
On-air personality Daddy Freeze stirred reactions online after giving a blunt response during a conversation with actress Zinnie Posh. Zinnie had ask…
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Jigawa govt vows to modernize Qur’anic education
Governor Namadi stressed the importance of Qur’anic knowledge in shaping character and making life easier as he urged participants to live by the te…
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"I was waiting for the hard painful part to start, it never came" BBNaija star Lucy Edet shares pregnancy story as she welcomes baby boy
Lucy Edet has welcomed her first child, a baby boy. The Big Brother Naija star shared the happy news on Instagram. She added that he was born on Sept…
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CJN launches online portal for notary public applications
“This significant development marks a new era of convenience and transparency for aspiring Notaries Public." The post CJN launches online port…
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Fubara sacks commissioners, other officials affected by Supreme Court judgement
Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara's spokesperson, said in a statement on Wednesday that the governor made the decision during a valedictory sessi…
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Peter Obi and Senator Abaribe visit Lagos Trade Fair to inspect site of demolished buildings and condole with traders
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday, September 30, visited the Lagos International…
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Osun 2026: APC unveils timetable, sets N50m fee for nomination form
INEC has fixed 8 August 2026 for the governorship election in Osun State. The post Osun 2026: APC unveils timetable, sets N50m fee for nomination f…
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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso set to ‘expose Nigerian politicians aiding bandits’
Intelligence agencies from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they are preparing to reveal the names of senior Nigerian politicians alleged to be suppo…
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North must speak with one voice on security, economy, Says Gov Lawal
“The key question for us as leaders is not what needs to be done, but how we can collectively turn potential into prosperity,” said the governor Th…
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EDITORIAL: Retooling against a failing counter-insurgency strategy
Many security operatives have egregiously been put to the sword this month by non-state actors, such as the five soldiers killed by the insurgents t…
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Delta sacks, demotes health workers for extorting pregnant women
The Commissioner for Health, Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this at the flag-off of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiat…
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PENGASSAN orders immediate halt of gas and crude supply to Dangote refinery
The industrial dispute between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) escal…
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We want Ibadan state, Olubadan tells Tinubu
The newly crowned 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, called on President Bola Tinubu to grant the wish of his people by creating Ibadan as an…
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NNPC posts N539 billion net profit in August
This is an increase from the N185 billion recorded in July. The post NNPC posts N539 billion net profit in August appeared first on Premium Times …
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Lagos residents lament floods as commissioner defends government response
Residents said the foul-smelling pools were becoming a health hazard. The post Lagos residents lament floods as commissioner defends government res…
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Two children of Governor Zulum's staunch supporter found d3ad after he criticized cabals and politicians
Three children, two belonging to Zannah Jaridama Bornoye, a die-hard supporter of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, and that of his neighbour, wer…
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