We’ll conduct credible, inclusive polls — INEC BRITISH High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pete Vowles, has urged Nigeria to use the 2027 polls to show the world how a strong democracy should operate. Vowles, who said he had been in Nigeria for eight weeks, spoke during a courtesy visit to the Inde...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited paid N11.14tn to the Federation Account between January and September 2026, a period where its revenue fell Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpcs-federation-account-remittance-hits-n11-41tn/...
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA—THERE are strong indications that the National Assembly is prepared to transmit the State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent as thirty states have so far approved the bill. The proposed State Police system has crossed a major constitutional hurdl...
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•Amupitan can’t supervise credible polls in 2027 — Ezekwesili By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is set to delete about 1.5 million voter registrations found to be irregular from the national register, ahead of the 2027 general elections. T...
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Olujunwon Obasanjo explains why he is backing Mr Tinubu despite the political differences within his family. The post Obasanjo’s son joins PBat Door-to-Door Movement, backs Tinubu for 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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•Nigeria’s economy grows 3.89% – Budget Office By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government (FG) recorded an aggregate fiscal deficit of N4.69 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, as revenue generation fell significantly below target, highlighting challenges in financing the 2026 budg...
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Atiku said his administration would reopen Nigeria’s land borders to boost trade with neighbouring African countries, tackle insecurity and reduce pilgrimage fares for both Muslim and Christian faithful. The post 2027: Atiku unveils rescue plan, promises to reopen borders, restor...
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Two goals from Awawu Bashiru and an earlier strike by Queen Joseph gave Nigeria a memorable victory against the South Americans. The post Brazil 1-3 Nigeria: Super Flamingos reach historic U-17 Women’s World Cup final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Victor Ahiuma-Young The consequences of a weakened labour movement could extend far beyond factories, government offices and other workplaces, leaving millions of Nigerians without a strong collective voice to challenge policies affecting their economic survival, rights and we...
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*IGP orders Police Commissioners to arrest, prosecute offenders *Avert Obi, Kwankwaso /APC supporters clash in Calabar By Kingsley Omonobi & Ike Uchechukwu ABUJA — Force headquarters yesterday warned politicians, thugs, miscreants and other persons with affiliations to members of...
