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The naira has recorded a second consecutive day of depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened to N1,332.97 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,332.10 on Monday. This means the naira...
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If Nigeria is to break this destructive cycle, we must transition from what Nietzsche termed “reactive” history to a critical history — a deliberate practice that scrutinises past structural failures, disarms historical grievances, and prioritises civic nation-building over score...
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By Kingsley Omonobi The outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) have called for sustained Nigerian support to strengthen regional security cooperation and address growing threats across West Africa. The two military chiefs made the...
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“If you attempt suicide, make sure you die. Anyone who attempts and fails will go to jail,” he said. The post Akpabio insists on jail term for attempted suicide as Senate passes decriminalisation bill for second reading appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has debunked a viral video claiming that his wife was seeking a divorce after 15 years of him taking care of her and their children in the United States. The veteran entertainer described the video ...
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The consulate said reports that Mr Odueze was tortured by police officers before his death had caused shock and pain to his family, the Nigerian community and Nigeria’s two diplomatic missions in South Africa. The post Nigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police cus...
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The publication follows a two-day National Convening of GBV State Coordinators hosted by Lagos State to strengthen collaboration among those working on GBV prevention and response. The post Lagos publishes nationwide directory to help GBV survivors access support appeared first o...
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The Deputy Gov. of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a policy agenda for the state, promising reforms in transportation, housing, security, technology, food distribution and justice delivery ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Hamzat made the commitments while pre...
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday returned the case files in two appeals arising from a N101 million defamation judgment in favour of two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the Presiding Judge for reassignment. The appeals were filed by the Incorporated...
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The CSLS urged the National Assembly to give the ACJA Amendment Bill “speedy and thorough consideration." The post CSLS urges National Assembly to give ACJA amendment bill speedy passage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Healthcare workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, have begun a three-day warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist, Lawal Toheeb Olasunkanmi, by a patient’s relative. Olasunkanmi was reportedly attacked on Sunday n...
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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs says over 7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily returned home in 2026 from neighbouring countries under Tripartite Agree Read More: https://punchng.com/7000-nigerian-refugees-voluntarily-return-home-in-2026-minister/...
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The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has explained why the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) temporary petrol price discount does not amount to a return to the fuel subsidy regime abolished by the Federal Government. CPPE said the initiati...
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By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s net foreign exchange (forex) inflow grew by 23.2 percent year-on-year, YoY to $35.77 billion in the first half of 2026 (H1’26) from $29.77 in the corresponding period of 2025. Vanguard analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Quarte...
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By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The National Pension Commission is targeting Nigeria’s informal sector to secure the participation of the nation’s largest group of workers in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Director-General of Pencom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, who spoke...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a Device Checker service that allows consumers to verify communications devices by dialling *315#, as part of efforts to curb counterfeit and non-compliant phones on Nigerian mobile networks. The Commission said the init...
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A professor of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Ayodele Sogebi, has warned Nigerians against cleaning their ears with cotton buds, saying it can cause injuries and h Read More: https://punchng.com/don-warns-against-cleaning-ears-with-cotton-buds/...
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The presiding justice of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal is to determine a fresh hearing date for both appeals and communicate it to the parties. The post Appeal court to issue date for fresh hearing of SERAP’s appeal against SSS’ N100m defamation judgement appeared fir...
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Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening diplomatic ties with Spain. Ikpeazu spoke while representing Nigeria at Spain’s National Day celebration in Madrid on October 12, where he joined King Felipe VI, ...
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The Energy Watchdog has backed Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals’ decision to seek leave to appeal a Federal High Court judgment directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to continue issuing petroleum product import licenc...
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Niger Delta communities have given NNPCL and PINL a two-week ultimatum to settle three months of unpaid allowances for gas pipeline surveillance guards. Read More: https://punchng.com/gas-pipeline-host-communities-give-nnpcl-pinl-two-week-ultimatum-over-unpaid-allowances/...
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The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide and establish a national framework for prevention and rehabilitation. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), seeks to address inconsistencies in Nigeria...
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Justice Ibrahim Salim of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, an alleged ransom negotiator for Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists, be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre pending the commencement of his trial on November 13....
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By Adegboyega Adeleye The Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Comoros at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win and reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. A four-goal second-half surge sent...
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The council announced the election on its official X account, listing Nigeria among 15 countries the UN General Assembly elected to serve on the body from 2027 to 2029. The post Nigeria elected to UN Human Rights Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom) has said monthly pension payments to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) increased by 22 per cent to N14.83 billion. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing in ...
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Enugu State chapter, has condemned reported attacks on opposition parties in the state, particularly incidents involving members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Speaking through the Obodoeze Media Proje...
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Bearish sentiment extended its grip on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, pulling equity market capitalization down by N144.54 billion in a single trading session. The post NGX sheds N144.54 billion as bearish pressure persists appeared first on Nairametric...
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers with a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros in the second leg of their second-round encounter in Ikenne on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions advanced with a convincing 7-0 aggre...
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Group Managing Director of UBA, Oliver Alawuba visits Chief of Air Staff, extends condolences to the Military, bereaved families The post UBA commiserates with Nigerian Air Force over NAF 931 Aircraft crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has rearraigned Samaila Kaigama before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of aiding Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), collecting ransom and providing financial support to terrorists. Following his r...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA– PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has asked the Judiciary to dismantle procedural loopholes and flawed prosecution tactics that allow offenders to escape justice, warning that no well-connected individual should be able to manipulate technicalities to evade the ...
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“Mr Speaker, my name is…” The post TRENDING: Natasha introduces self at Edo Assembly without 2Baba’s surname (VIDEO) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Toni Payne scored twice as Nigeria extended their aggregate lead to 7-0, with Uchenna Kanu and Christy Ucheibe also scoring to put the Super Falcons firmly in control of their Olympic qualifying tie. The post Olympic Qualifiers: Super Falcons thrash Comoros 5-0, set f Morocco sho...
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers remains an integral and active part of the ruling political team. Wike stated this during a media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, dismissing insinuations that Gov. Siminalayi Fuba...
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Nigeria’s daily crude oil and condensate production peaked at 1.84 million barrels in September, sustaining output above its OPEC quota for a fifth month. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-daily-oil-production-peaks-at-1-84m-barrels-in-september-nuprc/...
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, as politically motivated blackmail aimed at paralysing the government. Speaking during a media chat in A...
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The commission noted in a statement that Africa’s biggest oil producer logged a peak production of 1.84 million barrels during the month as the country met its OPEC quota for the fifth month in a row. The post Nigeria meets OPEC quota for fifth straight month as oil output hits 1...
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The organisation alleged that the highway contract had, from inception, been designed as a conduit for financing the ruling APC election expenses. The post Project Realignment: Makinde’s campaign organisation demands audit of ₦15trn Lagos-Calabar highway appeared first on Premium...
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South Africa’s Acting Consul-General in Lagos, Kgothatso Xulu, has rejected the portrayal of her country as xenophobic, revealing 364 arrests over attacks. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africa-rejects-xenophobia-label-says-364-arrested-over-migrant-attacks/...
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The Senate has resolved to investigate budgetary provisions for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force, NAF, aircraft following a crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, that claimed 25 lives. The resolution followed a motion moved by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Sena...
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The NAF said the board will inquire the circumstances surrounding the crash and the cause of the crash and recommend measures for prevent a recurrence. The post NAF sets up 12-member board to investigate Ondo aircraft crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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To most of us, even the very educated, a Nigerian is “detribalised” because he has demonstrated that he can relate to those beyond his ethnic group. But notice what the word actually means: The admirable Nigerian is one who is detached from his particular identity! “Ah, that man ...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Tuesday met with security agencies, political parties and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and ensure peaceful conduct of the 2027 General Elections. Speaking at the stakeholders’ meeting in Lago...
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Police said the politician’s arrest followed allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation against him. The post Rochas Okorocha denies arrest but police insist he was arrested for forgery appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Five passengers were seriously injured after a 40-foot HOWO truck rammed into two commercial buses at Berger Bus Stop, inward Kara Bridge, around the Ojodu axis of Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said in a statement that the crash involved an in...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission has registered 231m devices and is implementing a new system to block unapproved phones from accessing networks. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-registers-231m-devices-moves-against-unapproved-access-to-networks/...
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By Faith Odukomaiya Shell Petroleum B.V. has signed an agreement to sell its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian energy company, as the oil major refocuses its investments on strategic businesses. Shell’s Country Chair in Nigeria, Elohor ...
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OPPO on the 12th of October officially announced the Nigerian launch of the OPPO A7 Pro, the latest addition to its A-Series lineup, engineered specifically around everyday reliability, long-term fluid performance, and advanced AI photography. Anchored by the tagline “Tough Outsi...
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The listing places pressure on the Nigerian government to address concerns over child recruitment and demonstrate compliance with international standards on the protection of children in armed conflict. The post US places Nigeria among countries allowing recruitment of child sold...
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The Nigeria National League, NNL, has warned clubs to comply with the directives and decisions of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee. The league organisers said compliance was mandatory as player registration continued for the new seas...
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to rule on an application by Atiku Abubakar to amend his certificate forgery suit against President Tin Read More: https://punchng.com/certificate-suit-court-rules-on-atikus-bid-to-amend-suit-against-tinubu-nov-20/...
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Nigerians can now find their home addresses and digital postcodes in Nigeria through the Federal Government’s National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, launched nationwide by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on October 1, 2026. The system assigns an 11-character alphanum...
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Nigeria’s NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, and the AU warn that terrorists in West Africa are increasingly using social media and crypto to recruit, fund, and plan attack Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-using-social-media-crypto-to-recruit-fund-attacks-ribadu-au/...
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Nigeria risks losing more than $1 billion in annual export earnings if exporters fail to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has warned. The post Nigeria risks losing $1 billion in annual export earnings ove...
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CashAfrica, a Nigerian contactless payment infrastructure provider, has partnered with Food Concepts, the quick-service restaurant company that owns Chicken Republic, PieXpress, and The Chop Box, to bring mobile tap-to-pay to Chicken Republic outlets across Nigeria. The partnersh...
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“If you engage in cybercrime; if you become an account mule for Yahoo boys; if you blackmail people online, you are not just committing a crime; you are destroying Nigeria’s image,” EFCC chair Olukoyede said. The post EFCC chair warns Nigerian girls against sextortion appeared fi...
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The EFCC has warned young Nigerian girls against sextortion and involvement in cybercrime, urging them to protect their integrity and avoid being used. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-warns-nigerian-girls-against-sextortion-cybercrime/...
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Oyo Assembly Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin mourns corps member Oluwatosin Abidakun, who was killed in a road crash involving a truck in Ibadan on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-speaker-mourns-corps-member-killed-in-autocrash/...
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Learn how to check your home address and find your digital postcode on Nigeria’s new postcode system. Visit the NIPOST website or use the app to search. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-check-your-name-home-address-on-nigerias-new-postcode-system/...
