By Evelyn Usman The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has disclosed that its Mining Marshals have arrested over 600 suspected illegal miners, recovered more than 100 illegal mining sites and commenced prosecution of over 500 suspects since the specialised unit was established in Ma...
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Nigeria has won an arbitration dispute against Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydropower project, with an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) tribunal in Paris dismissing the company’s $2.35 billion claim against the country. The tribunal on Thursday also ordered Sunrise Pow...
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Kelani remembers the generosity, discipline and formidable talent of one of Nigerian cinema’s defining actors The post PERSONAL TRIBUTE: They don’t make them like Olu Jacobs anymore — Tunde Kelani appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has vowed to scrap the office of the First Lady if he becomes president in 2027. Sowore explained that the Nigerian constitution does not give room for the office of the First Lady. Featuring on Channels Tel...
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An international arbitration tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris has issued an award in favour of Nigeria, rejecting claims totalling $3.38 billion in arbitration instituted over disputes associated with the development of the Mambi...
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The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said the Idu Industrial Area in Abuja will soon enjoy a 24-hour electricity supply through the Federal Government’s 50-megawatt electrification initiative. Tegbe made this disclosure on Thursday at an event in Abuja. According to him, the ...
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By Omeiza Ajayi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a probe into the death of some suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations conducted in parts of Niger State on September 15 and 16, 2026. National Public Relations Offic...
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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, rescheduled matchday three fixture between Rangers and Nasarawa United has been postponed due to heavy downpour. The game at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri was halted in the 63rd minute after continuous downpour affected play and visibil...
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The FCT NUJ said Mike Odiakose, a journalist with Daily Asset newspaper, died on Thursday after an illness. The post Abuja NUJ loses another member weeks after ex-chairman’s death appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia. The three-time African champions will take on Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will lead the squad, alongside key pl...
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By Omeiza Ajayi A cross-section of Nigeria’s political class, cutting across party lines, converged on Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, on Thursday to condole with the Director General of the All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, follow...
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With the decision, Nigeria’s 2027 allocation remains at 35,000 slots for government pilgrims and 15,000 slots for licensed tour operators, bringing the total to 50,000 pilgrims. The post Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s bid for more slots appeared first on Premium Times ...
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Enyimba players have been urged to aim for the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The club’s vice Chairman, Captain Eric Iheanacho Asogwa, gave the charge during a meeting with the players. Asogwa assured the players of massive support in the quest to achieve t...
