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Three sentenced to d3ath by hanging for armed robbery in Kwara
Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Monday, November 3, convicted and sentenced a three-man armed robbery gang to d3ath by hanging for armed …
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NARD Strike: Health minister clarifies civil service status of house officers
Mr Salako said such inclusion would be impractical and could lead to administrative and financial complications The post NARD Strike: Health minist…
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Independent and unaccountable: A new code for Nigeria’s judiciary, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
Increasingly, doctrines of judicial independence serve only one purpose: to render the judges independent of accountability for breaching it. The va…
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They̢۪re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria. We̢۪re not going to allow that to happen - Donald Trump (video)
U.S. President Donald Trump has again sparked international controversy after suggesting that the United States may deploy troops or carry out air st…
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EPL Round-up: Iwobi, Bassey back to winning ways with Fulham as Arsenal extend lead
Both Nigerians played crucial roles in the much-needed win, with Bassey featuring for the entire 90 minutes while Iwobi was substituted in the 89th …
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EXCLUSIVE: Alleged Coup Plot: Over 30 people to face trial
PREMIUM TIMES had earlier published the identities of 16 top military officers allegedly involved in the failed attempt. The post EXCLUSIVE: Allege…
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Lagos govt announces traffic diversions ahead of Tour de Nigeria cycling race
The 2025 edition of the cycling race marks the third in the series, following successful tours held in 2023 and 2024 that attracted riders from acro…
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ASR Africa unveils 500-seat capacity Abdul Samad Rabiu lecture theatre at ASU Mubi
The N350 million lecture theatre, which is executed under its ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme, provides sustainable and impactful educati…
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Trump designates Nigeria Country of Particular Concern over false Christian genocide claim
In a post made on Truth Social, Mr Trump claimed Christianity in Nigeria faces a serious existential threat as radical Islamists are killing thousan…
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Five charged in overdose d3ath of actor Robert De Niro̢۪s grandson
Five reputed drug dealers were hit with federal charges Thursday, October 30 for allegedly peddling fentanyl-laced opioid pills that caused the death…
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JAMB walks out on Reps panel over media presence
There was a tense moment at the National Assembly on Wednesday, October 29, after officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) wa…
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Anambra 2025: Police step up operation as INEC extends date for voter card collection
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered coordinated security raids on identified …
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‘All Gov Eno wants from Tinubu is Ibom Deep Seaport’, Akpabio tells Shettima
In June, Mr Eno used the Ibom Deep Seaport as political rhetoric, portraying his defection to the ruling APC as a strategic move to ensure the reali…
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Resident doctors lament N38 billion unpaid allowances as nationwide strike looms
The association resolved to go on an indefinite nationwide strike, effective Saturday, 1 November. The post Resident doctors lament N38 billion unp…
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Singer Korede Bello speaks about how poverty kills curiosity and limits creativity
Nigerian singer, Korede Bello, has shared deep thoughts on how poverty affects education, creativity, and the ability to dream beyond survival. In a …
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NPFL Roundup: Abia Warriors close in on top spot as Enyimba stumble in Jos
Leaders Nasarawa United host Remo Stars in a tricky clash next week that could further shape the early title picture The post NPFL Roundup: Abia Wa…
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EPL Roundup: Brentford stun Liverpool as Man United extend winning run
Elsewhere, it was another disappointing outing for Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, as Fulham suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle Uni…
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Katsina govt empowers youths with specialised automotive technical skills
This initiative reinforces the foundation for a stronger, self-reliant Katsina that thrives on knowledge, skill, and creativity The post Katsina go…
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Governor Radda congratulates Othman on appointment as VC of FUDMA
Governor Radda described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Mr Othman’s distinguished academic career and leadership record The post…
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Gay Nigerian man d!es after he was pushed from a two-storey building by homophobic men in Port Harcourt
A Gay Nigerian man simply identified as Hilary, has d!ed after he was reportedly pushed from a two-storey building by homophobic men in Port Harcour…
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Sowore takes the fight where it belongs, By Osmund Agbo
At the crack of dawn on Monday, 20 October, the usually bustling arteries of Abuja were transformed into a fortress. By 6:00 a.m., combined continge…
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Jigawa governor inaugurates council on nutrition 744 initiative
The inauguration followed a courtesy visit to the governor by Mrs Uju Rochas-Anwuka, the senior special assistant to the president on public healthy…
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Politicians responsible for cultism in South East, not IPOB – Human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu says
Human rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu has claimed that politicians are responsible for the rising insecurity in the South East region of Nigeria and th…
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Senate panel urges strict compliance, transparency in public procurement
The committee noted that procurement accounted for a significant portion of national expenditure, requiring the highest standards of integrity, effi…
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Experts call for stronger gender equity, improved access to reproductive health services
The experts also called for male involvement, and better integration of SRH services into Nigeria’s health system to close widening access gaps, par…
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Gov Radda’s KASEDA model earns FG recognition, gets N250,000 grant per exhibitor
The Vice President commended Governor Dikko Umaru Radda for establishing the Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency The post Gov Radda’s KASED…
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Gunmen kidnap three INEC staff in Kogi
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted three staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Kogi State. The victims, all …
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Japan gets first female PM
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi has been elected by lawmakers in Japan as prime minister. She was elected on Tuesday, Oct. 21, making her the fi…
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MDCAN begins 21-day warning strike over salary disparity
It warned that failure to implement the adjustment within the stipulated period would lead to an indefinite industrial action by its members. The p…
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Prince Andrew allegedly sought Police help to discredit s3xual abuse accuser
Britain's Prince Andrew asked police in 2011 to investigate the personal information of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused him of sexually a…
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Israel resumes ceasefire and aid supplies after Gaza Airstrikes that killed 26
The Israeli military announced on Sunday, October 19, that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed following a severe escalation that tested the month-old, U…
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Nigerians troop to Ned Nwoko's page to warn him as he steps out with other wife Laila Charani while Regina Daniels accuses him of domestic violence
Nigerians have gone to Ned Nwoko's Instagram account to make their opinions known after his youngest wife Regina Daniels accused him of violence …
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Actress, Angela Okorie reacts after Regina Daniels̢۪ viral video spark rumours of domestic violence
Actress Angela Okorie has reacted amid the online buzz surrounding Regina Daniels and her marriage. Taking to her Instagram story, Angela wrote: Nige…
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Police arrest five members of Inter-State syndicate of fake officers in Kano
The Kano State Police command has dismantled a criminal syndicate that specialised in impersonating police officers to extort unsuspecting citizens a…
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Man arrested for killing motorcyclist to fund third marriage in Bauchi
The police in Bauchi state have arrested a 30-year-old petty trader, Manuda Zakari Yau, who allegedly stabbed and k!lled 25-year-old Basiru Mohammed,…
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Imo polie launch investigation into viral video of its officers allegedly involved in cult activities
The police in Imo state says it has begun an investigation into the viral video of some of its officers allegedly involved in cult activities. An X u…
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Son of Mango fashion tycoon being probed as suspect in Isak Andic̢۪s sudden cliff fall de@th
The son and heir of the billionaire founder of Mango, Isak Andic, is being probed as a suspect in the fashion tycoons de@th after he plunged from a …
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Lagos waste agency seals market
The Lagos State agency said the enforcement followed several months of warnings and engagements with traders at the market. The post Lagos waste ag…
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Ogun stands still as Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, Abbas, govs celebrate Abiodun’s mother at 90
President Tinubu praised Chief (Mrs) Victoria Abiodun as a good Christian whose life would continue to inspire her family and other families in the …
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Money Na Water: Cubana Chief Priest, Cosmas Maduka clash over wealth mindset
“We must kill this toxic phrase, ‘Money na Water’, a dangerous mindset that has fueled…” The post Money Na Water: Cubana Chief Priest, Cosmas Maduk…
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