Four people have been killed and one other injured in a road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the crash, saying eight people were involved in the incident. The command’s spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsin, sa...
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Nigerian actor Mr Macaroni explains why he scaled back his public criticism of government, citing fatigue, backlash from citizens, and past threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-stepped-back-from-criticising-government-mr-macaroni/...
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The World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga, has announced that Nobel laureate Michael Kremer has been appointed as the bank’s Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. The post World Bank appoints Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as Chief Economist appeare...
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President Tinubu described Mr Jacobs, who died on Wednesday at 84, as one of Nigeria's most distinguished actors and a towering figure whose remarkable career spanned theatre, television and film globally. The post Tinubu mourns veteran actor Olu Jacobs appeared first on Premium ...
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and paraded more than 13 suspects in connection with cable vandalism, armed robbery, car theft and human trafficking across the Federal Capital Territory and six other states. The arrests, according to the Corps, w...
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Mr Sanusi said he could identify three areas where he would have acted differently, but disclosed only one of them during the discussion. The post How my decision delayed telcos’ entry into Nigeria’s financial space — Sanusi Lamido appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, charged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop his campaign. Obi had vo...
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The company also disclosed the retirement of the bank’s directors following the expiration of their respective tenures. The post Sterling Holdings appoints Jaiyeola, Ikwudinma as Sterling Bank’s directors appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Osita Okechukwu alleged that some APC governors lacked the capacity to mobilise voters in their states for Tinubu. The post 2027: Ex-VON DG asks Tinubu to ignore APC governors’ concerns, embrace Wike’s Rainbow Coalition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 31 kidnap victims and killed a terrorist kingpin during separate operations in Kebbi and Katsina states. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-31-kidnap-victims-kills-terrorist-kingpin-in-kebbi-katsina/...
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A multiple-vehicle crash involving three trucks and a car has occurred at Otedola on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing a major traffic backlog. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-vehicles-crash-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-worsens-gridlock/...
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Many Nigerian celebrities, including actors, singers, influencers and comedians have reacted to the death of veteran actor, Olu Jacobs. DAILY POST reports that Olu Jacobs, a well respected actor in the Nigerian movie industry, died at 84 on Wednesday, September 16 2026 amid his b...
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By Bayo Wahab The Presidency has challenged Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to honor his pledge to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, after the Anambra State Government disputed his claim that he left the state without outstanding financi...
