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Ex-Air Force spokesperson identifies ‘flaw’ affecting Nigeria’s multi-trillion naira defence budget
The retired officer said Nigeria was spending a reasonable proportion of its resources on defence. The post Ex-Air Force spokesperson identifies ‘flaw’ affecting Nigeria’s multi-trillion naira defence budget appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Court Admits FG Evidence Against Six Alleged Coup Plotters, Rejects Coercion Claims
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed objections by six alleged coup plotters to the admission of statements and video recordings made during their interrogation by the military over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s go...
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Six journalists begin six-month fellowship to scrutinise development efforts in Niger Delta
PIND, Pan-Atlantic University initiative seeks to strengthen evidence-based reporting, move beyond conflict narratives The post Six journalists begin six-month fellowship to scrutinise development efforts in Niger Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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UECL: Arokodare bags brace, assist as Ajax thrash FC Midtjylland 6-1
Tolu Arokodare delivered an outstanding performance, scoring twice and providing an assist as Ajax secured a convincing 6-1 victory over 10-man FC Midtjylland in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter on Thursday night. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Ajax in t...
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COAS assures commitment to full takeoff operation of 83 Division in Benin
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to expanding its force structure and strengthening operational capabilities to address emerging security challenges across the country. Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting Di...
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2027: It was like volcano - Reactions trail reception of Kwankwaso in Lagos
Reactions have continued to trail the reception accorded to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, during his visit to Lagos State on Thursday. The former Kano State governor visited Katangoro and Ilepo markets in Alimosho, where he ad...
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Peter Obi blames APC for court judgement sacking Atiku, David Mark
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declared as illegal the David Mark-led ADC’s Caretaker Committee, which conducted the party’s presidential primary that produced Atiku as its flag bearer. The post Peter Obi blames APC for court judge...
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NSCDC dismantles notorious gang at Ebonyi/Benue border, recovers arms
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ebonyi State Command, has dismantled a hideout allegedly used by a criminal syndicate terrorising communities along the Ebonyi-Benue border. The raid, which dismantled a key operational base for hoodlums and cultists around Izz...
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Exchange rate today, November 5, 2026: Naira extends depreciation against USD
The naira extended its depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened further to N1,348.74 per dollar on Thursday, compared with N1,347.79 recorded on Wednesday. This ...
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Ogun ready for State Police – Abiodun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has declared his administration’s readiness to establish a state police force, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening security, protecting investments and sustaining the state’s growing economic activi...
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Two herders, several cattle killed in Plateau attack
Two herders and several cattle have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked the Tafawa community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Wednesday night. The Plateau State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Ibrahim Yusuf ...
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NDC faults Tinubu’s $7.7bn borrowing request
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s request for a fresh $7.7bn external loan, citing concerns over the country’s rising Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-faults-tinubus-7-7bn-borrowing-request/...