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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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APC warns Minister over ‘uncomplimentary and derogatory’ comments
The party noted that only authorised spokespersons may address such issues, adding that Mr Ata holds no communications role within the APC. The pos…
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Shettima arrives in South Africa For G20 Summit
Additionally, the vice president is expected to hold bilateral meetings during the summit in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The post Shett…
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Funding Freeze: 1.5 million Nigerians at risk as HIV services collapse
The report shows that before the freeze, 87 per cent of Nigeria’s HIV budget depended on US government support. The post Funding Freeze: 1.5 millio…
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NHRC plans 16-day campaign activities against GBV, marks 30-year anniversary
The campaign against GBV is expected to hold from 25 November to 10 December. The post NHRC plans 16-day campaign activities against GBV, marks 30-…
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Town union leader praises Otti’s dev’t drive, says, ‘We’ve never had it this good’
“To show the luck you have brought to my community, a bouncing baby girl was delivered at the (health) facility during the commissioning.” The post…
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Researcher launches books on compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws
The books were presented alongside a new data protection websit designed to provide access to scholarly articles, book extracts, templates, and draf…
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Zamfara governor in Tinubu’s delegation to G20 meeting in South Africa
The summit, scheduled for 22nd to 23rd November, will be attended by six Nigerian governors as part of the President's delegation. The post Zam…
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Cervical Cancer: 32 African countries now offering HPV vaccine — WHO
According to him, the 32 countries that have already rolled out the HPV vaccine are now reaching nearly half of all eligible girls across the region…
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Obasanjo speaks on relationship with Ayo Fayose
The political figures who were once estranged for nearly two decades have reconciled in the spirit of Mr Fayose's 65th birthday. The post Obasa…
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PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others over-anti party activities
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expelled former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike;…
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Mother of BBN season 10 winner, ÃŒmÃsÃ, publicly debunks claims of sending her out at 12
A video shared on Instagram has captured the mother of Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi, addressing the claims her daughter made during and …
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PDP ratifies Damagun as substantive national chairman
The PDP also announced the dissolution of its structure at the ward, local government, and state levels in five states. The post PDP ratifies Damag…
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Bitcoin plunges below $95K
Bitcoin dropped by 5% on Friday, November 14, falling to $94,483, as a broader risk-off sentiment took hold across global financial markets. This sh…
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Court declares use of police for loan recovery illegal, awards compensation to victim
The judge cited a line of related judicial precedents to back his stance declaring police involvement in a loan dispute as illegal. The post Court …
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“The uniform represents the authority of the state. Whether it is a small boy or not †- Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor faults Wike over squabble with soldier
A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has strongly faulted the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his re…
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Actor Taye Arimoro, Peggy Ovire clash on film set, trade blame over injuries
“I definitely need to see a dentist because my lower front tooth is damaged, and I’m also seeing a lawyer. I can’t drive my car because they deflate…
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Anambra 2025: INEC issues certificates of return to Soludo, deputy
INEC Returning Officer, Edoba Omoregie, declared the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance Charles Soludo as the w…
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DJ Crowd Kontroller to headline Fashion Rave 2025 in Lagos
This year’s edition is designed to bridge the gap between runway and rhythm, uniting fashion lovers, music enthusiasts, and culture tastemakers. Th…
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We must separate Nigeria’s long-standing internal problems from President Trump’s recent response - Soyinka
Wole Soyinka has weighed in on US President Donald Trumps fiery remarks about alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had ordered the US …
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Gov Namadi flags off ₦14bn road project as Malammadori donates cars to APC Chieftains
Thlawmaker reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the APC and to the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Namadi. The post Gov Nama…
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Is Rambo coming to dinner?, By Wole Olaoye
“O deity, save me if you can; if not, just leave me as you met me”, Teacher Abel soliloquised when he learnt of President Trump’s threat to invade N…
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Missing Bayero University Kano student found alive after four years
A missing Bayero University, Kano (BUK) student, Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim, has been found alive in Kaduna State, four years after he disappeared. Shafiu,…
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ANALYSIS: Anambra 2025: Factors that powered Soludo’s landslide victory
Mr Soludo won in all 21 local government areas of the state, only the second time such a clean sweep has happened in Anambra’s history. The post AN…
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#AnambraDecides2025: Only one vote cast at Ogbaru polling unit despite 327 registered voters
PREMIUM TIMES found from the record of an assistant electoral officer who monitored the area that APGA received the only vote cast at the unit, whil…
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#AnambraDecides2025: Preliminary voter turnout estimated at 20.28% – Yiaga
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that there were widespread cases of vote buying across various polling units during Saturday’s governorship election …
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Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay bag 2026 Grammy Nominations (FULL LIST)
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 1 February 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The post Davido, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Burn…
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We must stop pledging, start performing to check Climate Change, Shettima tells world leaders
VP Shettima calls for delivery on climate promises to preserve the planet for future generations. The post We must stop pledging, start performing …
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Commercial buses increase transport fare per bus stop in Enugu
“As you can see this morning, many commuters are trekking to their nearby destinations,” a resident said of the impact of the increase in transport …
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Lassa fever death toll hits 176 as fatality rate worsens — NCDC
The NCDC report shows that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba remain the epicentres of the outbreak, accounting for 88 per cent of all confirmed cases rec…
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Davido’s father, Dr. Adeleke, and Gov. Ademola Adeleke prostrate before their in-laws to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage (video)
Ayoola Adeleke, the first son of Billionaire businessman and Davido's father, Deji Ademola, had his traditional wedding to his bride, Jessica All…
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Rabies: FG begins free vaccination of dogs, cats in Nasarawa
She noted that eliminating rabies requires the active involvement of every citizen, policymakers, veterinarians, dog owners, hunters, teachers, pare…
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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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They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria. We’re 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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