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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell marginally to 15.39 per cent in August, as the pace of increase in food prices slowed sharply during the month.
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Some residents of Calabar, Cross River State, have expressed concern over the sudden increase in the pump price of petrol to between N1,450 and N1,500 per litre.
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The three federal unity schools in Rivers State have yet to reopen for the 2026/2027 academic session following a protest by workers.
Premium Timesby Kabir Yusuf25d ago
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has honoured former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, describing his decade-long leadership of the...
Premium Timesby Yakubu Mohammed25d ago
Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal Jihad (JAS), popularly known as Boko Haram, has denied reports that it struck a ceasefire deal with the Nigerian government, HumAngle reports.
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The Abia State Government has elevated selected cultural and natural sites to state heritage and monuments as part of efforts to position them for recognition as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Premium Timesby Saviour Imukudo25d ago
An investigative panel in Cross River State has found that 47 applicants lost over N51.8 million after allegedly paying people who promised to secure local government appointments for them.
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon25d ago
Two people have reportedly died after alleged flooding and building collapses linked to the ongoing Phase IV construction of the East-West Road in Akwa Ibom State, with affected families demanding...
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola25d ago
Veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo has countered Pete Edochie’s recent claim about his seniority in Nigeria’s acting industry, saying he began acting four years before the “Things Fall Apart” star.
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo25d ago
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Mexican national accused of recruiting a methamphetamine expert into Nigeria and uncovered a suspected methamphetamine laboratory in...
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo25d ago
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have opposed any political coalition or alliance they believe could threaten the chances of the party and its candidates in...
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan25d ago
A coalition of minority ethnic communities in Plateau North Senatorial District has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of creating a political arrangement that could leave key elective and...
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon25d ago
Street Mentors Network, a youth-focused nonprofit organisation, in partnership with Theolight Global Foundation and other stakeholders, will convene a conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to promote...
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon25d ago
The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education has banned three students from gaining admission into any public or private school in the state over their alleged involvement in assaults on teachers and...
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan25d ago
South Sudan’s cabinet last week approved legal amendments in preparation for the December 2026 elections.
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu25d ago
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release all his academic records and certificates to...
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A serious threat assessment should help the country establish a hierarchy of risks and make capabilities, spending and operational priorities follow that hierarchy.
Premium Timesby Oladayo Jonathan25d ago
Nearly six in every 10 domestic flights operated by Nigerian airlines in August were delayed, according to a new report released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), highlighting the...
Premium Timesby Emmanuel Agbo25d ago
A 40-foot container-laden truck on Tuesday crashed into demarcation blocks and other vehicles at the exit of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing traffic to build up to New Garage.
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo25d ago
The academic credentials of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), have been a subject of controversy since 2023, when he contested the presidential...
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