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Premium Timesby Aaron Cole5d ago
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu remained in regular contact with his administration and received updates on developments in the country during his four-week...
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As campaigns for the January 2027 presidential election gather momentum, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has launched its grassroots mobilisation campaign in Taraba State, calling on residents to...
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon5d ago
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has described the late military Head of State, Sani Abacha, as the man who “freed” the Ijaw people from oppression by creating Bayelsa State in 1996.
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola5d ago
The management of Madonna University, Rivers State, has confirmed the expulsion of some nursing students over a viral video that generated widespread reactions on social media.
Premium Timesby Beloved John5d ago
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour wrongfully identified Nigeria as the country where Edward Kijanangoma was crowned King of the Tooro Kingdom.
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon5d ago
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, has released the leaders of the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) and Obidient movements in the state after more than 24 hours in detention following a disputed...
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu5d ago
A 30-year-old man, Chibuike Okpara, says he killed his girlfriend, dismembered her body and hid it inside a toilet in his apartment.
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu5d ago
The police in Imo State say they have identified the location where about 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) members abducted in the state are being held.
Premium Timesby Agency Report5d ago
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described late William Okoye as a statesman of faith and fearless voice of truth.
Premium Timesby Abdulkareem Haruna5d ago
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) has raised ₦10.8 billion in counterpart funding to launch a regional air shuttle, as a step toward establishing the proposed “North East Airline”.
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Musa Francis James and Akanbi Aderonke Olufunmilayo emerged as the men’s and women’s winners respectively at the fifth edition of the Abeokuta 10km Race in Ogun State on Saturday.
Premium Timesby Tunde Eludini5d ago
Veteran sports journalist Yomi Omogbeja has described his recognition at the Ondo 50 Sports Icons Award as a pleasant surprise and a homecoming, reflecting on his family’s historical connection...
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An economist, Paul Alaje, has described Nigerian workers’ demand for a N500,000 minimum wage as unrealistic under current economic conditions, warning that such an increase could trigger further...
Premium Timesby Fortune Eromonsele5d ago
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia accounted for 74 per cent of global deaths in 2023, up from 58 per cent in 2000, according to the latest estimates...
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, of failing to deliver meaningful development to Rivers State despite spending 24 years in...
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo5d ago
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said the National Assembly under his leadership will continue to partner with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, despite the legislature’s...
Premium Timesby Ololade Bamidele5d ago
Slinger Francisco, better known as Mighty Sparrow, the “Calypso King of the World”, flew away on 27 September. He was ninety.
Premium Timesby Omotoyosi Idowu5d ago
Nigeria’s business activity strengthened in September 2026, but households became more pessimistic about economic conditions, finances and prices, according to new reports by the Central Bank of...
Premium Timesby Ogalah Dunamis6d ago
The campaign of African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says the former vice-president remains open to discussions to strengthen cooperation among opposition parties...
Premium Timesby Friday Omosola6d ago
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has spoken on his health condition, saying, “I’m not very well myself.” The 79-year-old actor disclosed this while visiting his longtime friend, Ghanaian actor...
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