By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme for the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who disclosed...
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain the continued rise in Nigeria’s public debt despite increased government revenues, saying Nigerians are yet to see the benefits promised from the administration’s economic reforms. Atiku, who is ...
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Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says Nigerian judiciary was better under military rule than now. Farotimi made this assertion in a statement shared on social media on Sunday, noting that the judiciary has lost the integrity it once commanded during military rule....
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Nigeria’s Flamingos were crowned champions of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup after thrashing Togo 4-0 in the final on Sunday. Captain Harmony Chidi was the star of the show, scoring twice from the penalty spot in the first half to put Nigeria firmly in control. Oluebube Umejiaku ...
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The operation was carried out during the weekend in Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu, the agency said in a statement, Vanguard Newspaper reported on Sunday. The post LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles in Lagos traffic crackdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Plateau State government has announced free entry for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, match day five fixture between Plateau United and Inter Lagos. The state government made the announcement through the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The move is to encourage massiv...
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 84 vehicles for various traffic infractions during an enforcement operation in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-impounds-84-vehicles-overcomes-resistance-attacks/...
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Some residents of the community have attributed the violence to competition over the control of the illicit gold mining trade between powerful gangs. The post At least 27 people killed in separate South African mass shootings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday. President Tinubu said he joined the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Chr...
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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has described the state’s perennial traffic congestion as a “lifestyle” that has become part of the identity of the megacity. Hamzat spoke on Saturday at Podfest Naija, a gathering of storytellers and creatives, where he discussed how ...
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the prolonged absence of President Bola Tinubu from Nigeria. A statement through his media aide asked what the President is still doing in Paris, France upon the expiration of his officia...
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By Emmanuel Iheaka The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has called for a truce between the Anambra State Government and the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, amid disagreements over the state’s loans and financial obligations. In a statement endorse...
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Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The Flamingos finished the tournament unbeaten, recording five wins from five matches to underline their dominan...
