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The Plateau State Government has called for an investigation into an altercation involving Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) officials on an enforcement operation along Ahmadu Bello Way in Jos.
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The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the attack on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of the state, which left four police officers and seven civilians dead.
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has accused the police and members of the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) of disrupting a political meeting...
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A commercial bus driver in Abia State, Onyekachi Ikpendu, on Friday, returned over N400,000 forgotten in his vehicle by a passenger.
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The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has distributed free back-to-school packs, including school bags, shoes, notebooks and pencils, to pupils and students at New Benin Market...
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The Federal Government has paid outstanding severance benefits to 2,100 former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways, more than two decades after the national carrier was liquidated.
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Enugu State recorded the highest aggregate revenue growth among Nigerian states in the post-subsidy period, with its actual revenue rising from N102.68 billion in 2022 to N665.85 billion in 2025.
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Business confidence among formal-sector enterprises in Nigeria strengthened in August 2026, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) rising to 14.8 points from 5.7 points in July, a Central Bank of...
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The opposition must fashion a strategy to contend with the menace. If the government is unwilling to conduct a free and fair election, the opposition must not lend credibility to a farce.
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In modern statecraft, health security is national security. Professor Adeyeye’s courageous exposure of these internal bottlenecks must serve as a turning point.
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Environmentalists, academics and community leaders have called for the revival and preservation of indigenous knowledge and languages as tools for addressing Nigeria’s worsening environmental...
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A collaborative investigation by PREMIUM TIMES, The Examination, The New York Times and Truth Reporting Post into lead poisoning linked to battery recycling in Nigeria has been named finalist in...
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The Cross River State Government has announced the cancellation of the 2024/2025 Local Government recruitment exercise, describing it as fundamentally flawed and marred by alleged job racketeering...
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Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers globally, yet it can remain unnoticed for a long time because some people have no symptoms in the early...
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The future of Nigeria has always been a subject of debate. Throughout our history, the conversation has always centered on great leadership, the economy and the kind of country we want Nigeria to...
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The Abia State Government has commenced consultations with citizens and stakeholders to identify priority areas for inclusion in the state’s 2027 budget.
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Nigerian sprint hurdling star Tobi Amusan says she is determined to end the 2026 season on a high after claiming silver at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, while admitting that the...
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People who regularly drink very hot tea or coffee may face a significantly higher risk of developing oesophageal cancer, a study has found.
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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has highlighted seven priority sectors and investment opportunities to drive industrialisation and economic development in the state.
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The discipline, strategic intelligence and capacity for long-term planning that made Awolowo such an effective development politician were not qualities that disappeared when war came.
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