Court orders forfeiture of two Mercedes-Benz cars, phones linked to convicted fraudster
The EFCC alleged that the properties "were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities."
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NHRC records 384,196 human rights violation complaints in October, cases up 13.4%
“Every complaint is a person, a family, or a community whose rights and dignity need protection," the NHRC executive secretary said. The post NHRC records 384,196 human rights violation complaints in October, cases up 13.4% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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NNPC, Oando join global push to end gas flaring as Nigeria’s emissions rise
Nigeria’s participation in a global oil and gas decarbonisation initiative comes as independent data show that gas flaring in the country increased for the third consecutive year in 2025. The post NNPC, Oando join global push to end gas flaring as Nigeria’s emissions rise appeare...
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No New Ebola Case In Nigeria, 28 Contacts Still Under Watch – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has recorded no new Ebola case since confirming the first imported infection on October 20, 2026, but 28 people exposed to the patient are still being monitored. The agency said 34 of the 62 contacts identified ...
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Court strikes out EFCC’s N6bn money laundering charge against Mompha
The court ruled that the EFCC's decision to prosecute the defendants while a related case was pending before the Federal High Court amounted to an abuse of court process. The post Court strikes out EFCC’s N6bn money laundering charge against Mompha appeared first on Premium Times...
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Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines sign cross-border travel agreement
Nigeria’s Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed an interline agreement to improve air connectivity, allowing passengers to book connecting flights o Read More: https://punchng.com/air-peace-ethiopian-airlines-sign-cross-border-travel-agreement/...
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NDC Alleges Plot To Disrupt Obi’s Benue Visit, Govt Denies Claim
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Benue State Government of plotting to disrupt the planned visit of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state, an allegation the government has dismissed as false. Obi is scheduled to visit Benue State on Wednesday f...
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2027: Donald Duke signals readiness to step down for consensus opposition candidate
The PRP presidential candidate says opposition parties must first agree on a common vision for Nigeria before deciding who should challenge President Bola Tinubu. The post 2027: Donald Duke signals readiness to step down for consensus opposition candidate appeared first on Premiu...
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Mbah: My opponents busy shopping for shortcuts in Abuja
…Says Enugu won’t elect certificate forgers …Construction of Nsukka-Adani Road to commence in earnest Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has accused some of his opponents in the 2027 governorship race of spending their precious time in Abuja looking for ways to compromise the pol...
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Public funds not enough to finance agriculture — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria says public resources alone cannot meet the country’s agricultural financing needs, calling for greater private-sector investme Read More: https://punchng.com/public-funds-not-enough-to-finance-agriculture-cbn/...
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Tinubu wants gas resources to improve Nigerians’ lives – Ekpo
By Hadiza Yusuf The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said President Bola Tinubu wants Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to translate into better living conditions for Nigerians. Ekpo spoke on Tuesday in Kano during the commissioning of two ...
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CJID announces shortlist for 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards
This year’s awards, the third edition since 2024, received an overwhelming response, drawing 424 total entries from 277 journalists across the region. The post CJID announces shortlist for 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Transfer: Galatasaray told to replace Osimhen
Turkish football pundit Levent Tüzemen has urged Galatasaray to sign a good striker to replace Victor Osimhen ahead of the January transfer window. Osimhen missed Galatasaray's last match against Amed SK in the Turkish Super Lig due to injury. The Nigerian international has under...