NDLEA seizes N3.4bn drugs, arrests man posing as police officer
The agency valued the seized drugs at more than N3.4 billion.
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Mimiko urges Nigerians to demand accountability from governors
.. Floats coalition for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election By Dayo Johnson AKURE — Former Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Dr Abass Mimiko, has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state governors over increased allocations accruing to states follow...
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FRSC disowns viral recruitment notice
Warns applicants against fraudsters ABUJA — The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has disowned a viral recruitment notice circulating on social media directing applicants who were not shortlisted or did not receive invitation messages to report to the nearest FRSC camp for verific...
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“A congested cell is hell on earth” — Shehu Sani reacts to 37 miners’ deaths
ABUJA — Former Senator Shehu Sani has described overcrowded detention cells as “hell on earth” while recounting his experience of prolonged detention following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minn...
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Taiwo Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen for AFCON qualifiers
Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau. The Super Eagles announced Awoniyi’s inclusion on Sunday through their official X accoun...
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NANS clears air on membership of JAMB’s committee, warns against misinformation
By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has said no student association has been sidelined and that it has not breached any protocol in its membership of the JAMB Committee on Life Skills and Critical Thinking. A statement on Sunday by the National P...
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CSOs urge Sanwo-Olu to resolve Lagos varsity strike
Seek Labour, civil society solidarity actions By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — The Joint Action Front, JAF, an umbrella body of pro-labour civil society organisations, has called on the Lagos State Government to engage striking lecturers in the state-owned universities and address ...
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AFCON 2027Q: Awoniyi replaces Osimhen in Super Eagles’ squad for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau
Taiwo Awoniyi has replaced injured Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, confirmed Osimhen, who is currently recovering from a muscle strain will miss the qualifi...
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Falana demands prosecution over 37 Niger deaths
Seeks action against suspects linked to Ondo deaths ABUJA — Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of persons found culpable in the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and...
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AFCON Qualifiers: Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen in Super Eagles squad
Awoniyi now provides Chelle with another experienced option in attack as Nigeria begin their Group L campaign The post AFCON Qualifiers: Awoniyi replaces injured Osimhen in Super Eagles squad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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LASTMA warns against using rolling skate shoes on Lagos highways
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has warned children, teenagers and young adults against using rolling skate shoes, wheeled footwear and similar recreational devices on public highways and other roads used by vehicles. A statement by the Authority said the pr...
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How I risked my life steering burning tanker away from populated area – Osun driver
Although he admitted that he was afraid while driving the burning tanker, Mr Hezekiah said his concern for the safety of other people outweighed his fear. The post How I risked my life steering burning tanker away from populated area – Osun driver appeared first on Premium Times ...
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Enugu Air to connect Lagos, Abuja passengers to Douala
By Dickson Omobola Enugu state-owned airline, Enugu Air, has concluded plans to introduce direct flights between Enugu and Douala, Cameroon. The service, which would operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays, would enable passengers from Lagos and Abuja to connect via Enugu...