Edo court sentences four to death for kidnapping, cult membership
The convicts are Marvelous Isaac, 32; Wisdom Michael, 36; Rufus Emete Michael, 30, and Gift Raphael, 27.
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Mbah: AI can’t replace teachers, will make them more effective
Mbah stated this on Tuesday while speaking at the 59th National Conference of Delegates of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), held in Enugu. The post Mbah: AI can’t replace teachers, will make them more effective appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Tinubu’s Lagos return triggers gridlock, leaves motorists, commuters stranded
Mr Effiong, a lawyer, questioned whether the president’s security could be managed without subjecting other travellers to prolonged delays. The post Tinubu’s Lagos return triggers gridlock, leaves motorists, commuters stranded appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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SSS arraigns four IPOB members allegedly linked to killing of operative
The defendants are Michael Okafor, alias Onyechimeleze; Chinedu Chukwudozie, alias Kante; Chibunna Olisa, and Chigozie Olisa, alias Ability. The post SSS arraigns four IPOB members allegedly linked to killing of operative appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Ebonyi flood victims seek urgent intervention
“We are homeless, and our farmlands have been destroyed too. The losses are many. We are sad, we are helpless, we need help.” The post Ebonyi flood victims seek urgent intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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AFCON Qualifiers: Chelle opens up on why Super Eagles lost in Bissau
Speaking after the match, Chelle said Guinea-Bissau showed greater aggression and personality, while the Super Eagles failed to find solutions against their opponents. The post AFCON Qualifiers: Chelle opens up on why Super Eagles lost in Bissau appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
government
2027: Examine records, ideas of those seeking office – Obiano tells Nigerians
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has urged Nigerians to examine the records and ideas of candidates seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obiano made the call in a post on his X platform on Tuesday while commenting on preparations for the 2027...
government
Lawyer sues NDC over alleged refusal to announce Anambra primary result
The plaintiff claimed that he participated in the primary election and scored the majority of the lawful votes cast at the poll. The post Lawyer sues NDC over alleged refusal to announce Anambra primary result appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Tanzania removes special visa clearance for Nigerians
Tanzania has removed Nigerian nationals from its referred visa category, ending the requirement for special clearance before they can obtain visas to enter the country. The Tanzania Immigration Services Department announced the development in a notice dated September 25 and share...
safety
Deny women inheritance right, risk 4-year jail term – Anambra govt
The State Attorney-General, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, directed the police to investigate reported cases of gender-based disinheritance thoroughly and subsequently prosecute offenders. The post Deny women inheritance right, risk 4-year jail term – Anambra govt appeared first on Premi...
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Xenophobia: Nigerian Consulate condemns killing of three Nigerians in South Africa
By Nkiruka Nnorom The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Johannesburg has condemned the deaths of three Nigerian nationals killed in different parts of South Africa in less than one week, between September 18 and 21, 2026. In a statement issued today, the Con...
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EFCC, NFIU prepare for fresh FATF evaluation, after Nigeria’s exit from grey list
Nigeria exited the FATF grey list in October last year following its “significant progress” in improving its anti money laundering and counter terrorist financing regime. The post EFCC, NFIU prepare for fresh FATF evaluation, after Nigeria’s exit from grey list appeared first on ...
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World Igbo Day: Otti urges Igbos to put collective interest first
The Abia governor said the future of Ndigbo depends on their ability to work together despite differences of opinion, stressing that unity does not necessarily mean unanimity. The post World Igbo Day: Otti urges Igbos to put collective interest first appeared first on Premium Tim...