On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 – 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. Th...
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His latest comment follows two earlier occasions this year when he praised Minaj’s appearance. The post ‘That’s hard to miss’ – Donald Trump compliments Nicki Minaj’s backside at Michigan rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria’s Ebola index patient has been evacuated to Switzerland aboard an air ambulance from Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has confirmed. The post Nigeria’s Ebola index patient evacuated to Switzerland by air ambulance...
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Nigerians criticised APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel after he posted a video showing seven new Toyota Prado SUVs for election mobilisation. The post 2027: Oluremi Tinubu confirms vehicle donation to APC youth leaders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, on Monday confirmed that the first imported Ebola virus disease case in the country has been flown out of the country to Switzerland. Pate made the confirmation on his X handle, stating that the index patient,...
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TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc returned to profitability in the nine months ended September 30, 2026, reporting a pre-tax profit of N8.02 billion against a loss of N11.92 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, as finance costs declined by 40.13%. The post TotalEnergies...
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According to ARISE News, the woman, who is the wife of a Swiss diplomat in Nigeria, was evacuated early Monday through the private jet wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja The post JUST IN: Nigeria’s Ebola index patient evacuated from Abuja appeared first on ...
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Ultimately, Nigerians will likely gauge this oil boom not by Brent crude prices, but by the results it delivers: reduced debt, stronger reserves, improved infrastructure, and meaningful support for vulnerable households. Oil windfalls are temporary, but the decisions made during ...
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Nigerians on X have expressed mixed reactions after a viral video showed an electric fence installed around a large billboard bearing the images of President Bola Tinubu and Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago. The installation has sparked debate over the need to protect political...
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The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has questioned the grassroots structure and preparedness of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections following the party’s unveiling of its National Campaign Council. The Director-General of the OK Movement, John Ughulu,...
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A woman identified in a report by ARISE News as Nigeria’s Ebola index patient has reportedly been evacuated from the country aboard a medical air ambulance. The evacuation took place early Monday morning through the private jet section of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,...
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The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has faulted the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s campaign council list, questioning the party’s preparedness for the 2027 elections Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ok-movement-faults-ndc-campaign-council-list/...
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Troops of the Nigerian Army under Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued two kidnapped persons during a search operation around Bagega in Zamfara State. The operation was conducted on October 26, 2026, following reports of suspicious movements by terrorists in the Bagega ...
