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Ship seized by US not Nigerian, not registered with us – NIMASA
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has clarified that the Very Large Crude Carrier MV Skipper, intercepted by the United States N…
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Mohamed Salah back in Liverpool squad for Brighton game after ‘peace talks’ with coach Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpools matchday squad for Saturdays Premier League clash against Brighton following what have been described as…
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Gov Otti appoints acting SSG
The appointment followed the approval granted to the substantive SSG, Kenneth Kalu, to proceed on a leave of absence. The post Gov Otti appoints ac…
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Seventh UN Environment Assembly commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
More than 6,000 people – representing186 countries – registered for the week-long Assembly held at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters …
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Ex-music teacher accused of gro0ming and having s£xual relationship with high school student
A former Connecticut teacher has been taken into custody over allegations she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student several years …
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ELIP-Initiative applauds Jigawa pension payouts, urges further reform
The Exceptional Leadership and Integrity Promotion (ELIP) Initiative commended Governor Umar Namadi for disbursement of terminal and death benefits …
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Zamfara participates in strong cities network global summit in Toronto
The summit brings together mayors, top senior government officials, civil society organisations, and global partners to advance city-led solutions t…
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Court remands man who allegedly killed cousin days after she accused him of rape
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Nwangwu, a member of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, attacked the victim at a pharmacy shop, which resulted in her dea…
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Resident doctors urge university management to fix manpower gap
Nigeria faces an acute shortage of doctors and other health workers, as many of them prefer to work abroad for better pay and living conditions. Th…
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Super Eagles must win AFCON title after World Cup disappointment - Babangida
Ex- Super Eagles player , Tijani Babangida says winning the title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will make up for the disappointment of the Super …
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CJID-funded investigation wins 2025 Ibanga Isine impact reporter award
A CJID-funded investigation exposing preventable maternal and infant deaths in Akwa Ibom state has won the 2025 Ibanga Isine Impact Reporter Award …
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Nigeria frees 100 children abducted from Catholic school in Niger State
The release of the 100 schoolchildren comes amid a series of violent attacks in Niger State. The post Nigeria frees 100 children abducted from Cath…
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Insecurity: Obasanjo asks Nigerian govt to seek global intervention
Mr Obasanjo also warned that Nigeria’s increasing population of out-of-school children could become a major security threat in the future if left un…
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DG NOA visits Imo directorate, promotes national value charter
The Director General reminded staff of the Agency that NOA’s mandate was to communicate the policies and programmes of government to the people and …
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Urgent Call For An Investigation Into The “Incessant Threats’ To The Life of Mr. Emmanuel Mouka, Burglary, Breaking and Entry
This is an urgent call for an investigation into the incessant threats to the life of Mr. Emmanuel Mouka, burglary, breaking and entry. Read the pres…
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Gov Radda reaffirms commitment to enhancing traditional rulers’ welfare
Gov Radda reaffirms commitment to enhancing traditional rulers' welfare The post Gov Radda reaffirms commitment to enhancing traditional rulers…
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Akpabio sues Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamation, demands N200 billion in damages
The senate president is demanding N200 billion in general damages, N500 million as litigation costs, a public apology, and a retraction of the alleg…
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Eminent West Africans demand release of Guinea-Bissau election results amid military interference
The group urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take decisive steps to restore constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau. The…
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Court sentences 18-year-old boy to 10 years imprisonment for s3xually assaulting 4-year-old girl in Lagos
An Ikeja S3xual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced an 18-year-old boy, Obisesan Saltan to 10 years imprisonment for s3xually…
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EFCC arraigns company official for failing to appoint anti-money laundering compliance desk officer
EFCC accused the company official of failing to develop programmes to combat money laundering and other illegal acts, by not designating at manageme…
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Insecurity: Nigerian lawmakers demand public naming, prosecution of terrorism financiers
Lawmakers demanded the immediate identification and prosecution of terrorism and banditry sponsors, warning that shielding financiers undermines nat…
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Nigerian ringleader of nationwide bank fraud and money laundering conspiracies sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in US
A 40-year-old Nigerian man, Oluwaseun Adekoya, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Albany, New York for orchestrating a nationwide bank fraud and …
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Russian couple ‘watched each other being tortured to death’ over £380,000,000 in crypto
A convicted Russian cryptocurrency fraudster and his wife were tortured and k!lled in the United Arab Emirates after kidnappers failed to extract acc…
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Gov Adeleke yet to inform PDP of his resignation – Turaki
"We have seen in the media a letter purported to be from him resigning his membership of our party, but I tell you that up to this moment, we h…
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Eno orders payment of ’13th-month’ salary to workers, bans masqueraders
The governor also ordered government contractors to return sites. The post Eno orders payment of ’13th-month’ salary to workers, bans masqueraders …
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Abia governor visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison
Shortly after the court sentenced the IPOB leader to life imprisonment for terrorism, the governor promised that he would activate plans to secure h…
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Kim Kardashian reacts in shock after brain scan shows “low activity†and longtime aneurysm; blames chronic stress from bar exam and divorce
Kim Kardashian has revealed the unexpected results of a recent brain scan including low brain activity and an aneurysm she says has been in her brain…
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Zamfara has comparative advantage in agriculture, says Lawal at AIF in Morocco
The governor participated in the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025, held from 26 to 28 November in Rabat, Morocco. The post Zamfara ha…
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DSS invites Datti Baba-Ahmed over alleged 'inciting' comments against the Nigerian State
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday, November 28, reportedly invited Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former running mate to the 2023…
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Court grants bail to detained journalist Friday Alefia
The journalist, who faces five cybercrime charges over the publication and has now been detained for two months, is left scrambling to meet the stri…
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Minister highlights challenges, progress, solutions in Nigeria’s health sector
“What has taken decades to atrophy will take time to fix,” he said. “But we are fixing it without distraction.” The post Minister highlights challe…
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UCL Roundup: Ademola Lookman powers Atalanta to away win in Germany as Arsenal overcome Bayern
At the Emirates, Arsenal continued their perfect Champions League campaign with a solid 3-1 win over Bayern Munich The post UCL Roundup: Ademola Lo…
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Insecurity: Why we can’t shut down National Assembly – Senate Leader
Mr Bamidele described the proposal as an abdication of constitutional duties, emphasising that lawmakers are part of the government and must activel…
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Senior lawyers’ scramble to represent General Hydrocarbons stalls court proceedings
Both senior lawyers laid claim to conflicting authorities to represent General Hydrocarbons in court. The post Senior lawyers’ scramble to represen…
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Sanwo-Olu presents N4.237 trillion budget for 2026
The proposal marks a significant increase of over N1 trillion compared to the N3.005 trillion budget for 2025, presented last November. The post Sa…
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"I'm staying true to my values" - Miss Universe Africa says as she resigns
Olivia Yac, the Ivorian beauty queen who placed fourth runner-up and won the continental title for Africa and Oceania at Miss Universe 2025, has reno…
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Top 5 Best Wingers in Dream League Soccer (DLS25)
For deeper DLS guides, tips, and squad-building strategies, check out SportySure, one of the top platforms for football gaming tutorials. The post…
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President Tinubu meets security chiefs (photos)
Presdent Tinubu had an extended security meeting with all the Service Chiefs including the Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the DSS, …
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The force and the fire at COP30, By Nnimmo Bassey
While the forced entry of unbadged persons into the COP venue was followed by a high level of militarisation of the conference premises, it was not…
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Gov Radda joins VP Shettima at G20 Summit in South Africa
The summit, themed ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,’ marks the first time the G20 meeting of heads of state and government will be held on the…
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