68 killed as two Spanish high-speed trains collide
Rescue workers continued searching the wreckage for survivors and victims of the crash, which involved two trains carrying more than 500 passengers.
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Transport inefficiencies raising prices of goods — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation warns that transport inefficiencies are raising prices of goods due to high logistics costs, congestion, and delays. Read More: https://punchng.com/transport-inefficiencies-raising-prices-of-goods-nrc/...
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Shinkafi to INEC: Withdraw Yau’s name as APC senatorial candidate in Zamfara
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Following the Court of Appeal judgment upholding the nullification of the APC primary in Zamfara North Senatorial District, party chieftain and aspirant, Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to wi...
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Reps threaten arrest warrants for telecom CEOs
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has threatened to issue arrest warrants against chief executives of telecommunications companies over their failure to honour invitations to explain persistent poor network services across the country. The warning followed ...
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Alake denies $700bn minerals sale, inaugurates Nigeria-US committee
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has dismissed reports that Nigeria sold $700 billion worth of solid minerals to the United States, insisting that no national asset has been sold or transferred under the bilateral cooperation framewo...
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Lagos begins mandatory health insurance enforcement January 2027
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given residents, employers and workers until December 31, 2026, to obtain health insurance coverage ahead of the enforcement of mandatory health insurance in the state from January 1, 2027. Sanwo-Olu announced ...
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All inmates safely returned after attack on escort vehicle — NCoS official
The Nigerian Correctional Service says all inmates are safe after an attack on their transport vehicle along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Read More: https://punchng.com/all-inmates-safely-returned-after-attack-on-escort-vehicle-official/...
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Senate asks Tinubu to rename education institution after late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti
The late elder statesman and Afenifere leader died last Tuesday. The post Senate asks Tinubu to rename education institution after late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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FULL LIST: 18 appointees for FRC, NHRC board
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Abdullahi Saidu as FRC chairman and 17 others as members of the FRC and NHRC governing boards. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-18-appointees-for-frc-nhrc-board/...
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Alleged $2.1m land deal: Lawyers bicker over case against Wike’s son
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Two senior lawyers have engaged in a war of words over the ongoing case concerning an alleged $2.1m Abuja land transaction involving Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Jordan’s lawyer, Dr. Ogwu Onoja, SAN,...
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Police, youth clash in Ondo community over farmer’s murder
The youth reportedly attempted to lynch the murder suspects but were prevented by the police, resulting in a mob reaction from the youth. The post Police, youth clash in Ondo community over farmer’s murder appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Zenith Bank expands digital payment options with Google Pay launch
From Nigeria’s first ATM gallery to the phone in your pocket, Zenith Bank continues its technology-led approach to making payments simpler and more secure. The post Zenith Bank expands digital payment options with Google Pay launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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How UK-Regulated Online Slot Platforms Introduce New Games
Nigeria’s mobile-first entertainment culture has made digital services part of everyday life. From streaming and messaging to sport and news, people expect clear information, quick access and services that work properly on a phone. That expectation matters just as much when the s...