THE BIG STORY Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners are dead. They died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, after being arrested during operations against illegal mining earlier this week. The cause of death has not yet been established. The...
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The native doctor Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit” and other suspects were arraigned on 4 April 2025 on charges of conspiracy, kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. The post Court jails native doctor 12 years over money rituals appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the Niger State Government that the Nigeria Police Force will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. Disu gave ...
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Nigeria’s gas export earnings rose 4.2% year-on-year to $6.22 billion in the first half of 2026, up from $5.97 billion in the same period in 2025. The post Nigeria’s gas exports earnings rise 4.2% to $6.22 billion in H1 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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The appointment, the company said, reinforces Access Bank’s commitment to strong governance, prudent risk management and sustainable stakeholder value. The post Access Holdings appoints Orimoloye as Access Bank executive director, risk management appeared first on Premium Times N...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from oppo...
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Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed that he recently went through heartbreak after a lady rejected his proposal for a long-term commitment. Speaking during a livestream with streamer Okiki on Friday night, Rema disclosed that he approached a lady...
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The Nigerian clocked 12.51 seconds (+1.2m/s) at StoneX Stadium in Barnet, finishing just 0.01 seconds behind American Alaysha Johnson, who took victory in 12.50 seconds. The post Amusan finishes second at Athlos London, earns $35,000 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The conversation about compressed natural gas is not new in Nigeria. For years, governments and private operators explored its potential. We knew the technology, possessed the gas and understood that it offered a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel. What was miss...
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Hundreds of residents from the Mbamnga community in Sardauna Local Government Area, Taraba State, have fled to neighbouring Cameroon Republic following deadly attacks that left several people dead, including security personnel. The post Hundreds of Nigerians flee to Cameroon afte...
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Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company told AFP on Friday. This is the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have generated safety concerns. Read Also: AI could ‘kill all humans’: How safe ar...
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Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has made fresh revelations about the deaths of 37 suspected miners in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in the state. Addressing newsmen on Friday, Bago said there was blood and foam in the victims’ mouths, ...
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Nigeria’s refined petroleum product exports rose to $3.94 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 148% from $1.59 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, as the country’s refining sector continued to expand. The post Nigeria’s refined petroleum exports surge 148% ...
