Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, saying he has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond what he described as questionable statistics and his opposition to restoring petrol subsidy. Shettima made the remarks at t...
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The Lagos State Government has started installing boundary demarcation signposts to prevent disputes with neighbouring communities and bordering states. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-installs-boundary-signposts-to-curb-disputes-with-neighbouring-states/...
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By Sekinat Osundiji Nigeria may experience increased heat and changing rainfall patterns as a strengthening El Niño event raises concerns about its potential effects on agriculture, water supply, electricity generation and public health. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO...
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Rise Networks, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Meta, Google, Microsoft and other partners, has launched the #AI4Elections Hackathon to develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of...
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By Sola Ogundipe Swiss authorities confirmed on Monday that Nigeria’s imported Ebola case and her spouse have arrived in Switzerland, where she is receiving treatment at Geneva University Hospitals while he remains in isolation at University Hospital Zurich. The Coordinating Mini...
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Nigerian domestic refineries received over 127 million barrels of crude oil between January and September 2026, the NUPRC has disclosed. Read More: https://punchng.com/refineries-received-127-million-barrels-of-crude-in-nine-months-nuprc/...
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Nigerian music producer and founder of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, is now offering scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of TS Academy tuition fees for young people interested in acquiring technology and digital skills through its 2027 programme. The Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2...
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, backed by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for blaming the opposition for Nigeria’s economic hardship. Tinubu had spoken at the APC pr...
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The Jigawa State Police Command has begun a five-day training programme to prepare its personnel for election-related security challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. The training, organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, NPTF, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police ...
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He addressed questions about his reduced dance routines amid a longstanding debate over the contributions he and his twin brother, Peter, made to the group. The post Why I now focus more on singing than dancing — Paul P-Square appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges to guard against issuing conflicting orders and forum shopping ahead of the 2027 elect Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cjn-warns-judges-against-conflicting-orders/...
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi Professor of Economic History and Strategic Studies at Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, has rejected his purported appointment to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council, insisting that he is not ...
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By Luminous Jannamike The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has slammed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the reported distribution of seven luxury sports utility vehicles (SUVs) worth about N1 billion to its youth leaders, accusing the ruling party of prioritising ...
