Sixty-six years after independence, Nigeria is still a country of immense possibility and unfinished work. Its young people, its global diaspora and the resilience of its people offer reasons to believe that the next decade can be different. On 1 October 1960, Nigeria began its life as an indepen...
business
President Bola Tinubu on Friday received a series of high-profile visitors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, bringing together leading figures from Nigeria’s business, political and state leadership. Among those who visited the President were the President of Dangote Group, ...
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According to the Chief Law Officer of Kaduna State, previous exercises were carried out on New Year's Day, during Democracy Day and Independence Day celebrations. The post Nigeria @ 66 : Uba Sani grants clemency to 27 prisoners appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
parks
The new appointee, Amos Dunia, is a former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The post 2027: Makinde appoints campaign spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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“This is in the exercise of his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and in consultation with the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State,” an official said. The post Independence: Nigerian governor pardons 13 convict...
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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said his predecessor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has nothing to show for 24 years as Speaker, Governor and Minister. He challenged the people of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of...
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to prepare his resignation, following his declaration that he would quit office if President Bol...
government
"Political parties and candidates must resist the temptation to weaponise religion, ethnicity and regional sentiments, as Nigerians have witnessed enough bloodshed and division during election periods." The post CAN marks 50th anniversary, warns politicians against weaponising re...
safety
Says coordinator arrested while seeking release of colleague By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Obidient Movement has called for the release of its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Dr Ben Smith, and the State Coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Elijah Noah, following their reported ar...
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More Nigerian filling stations have reduced their petrol pump prices to remain competitive in the country’s petroleum downstream sector. DAILY POST market survey on Friday showed that AA Rano, Ranoil and other filling stations in Abuja and its environs have reduced their fuel pri...
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The court ordered the remand of the alleged impersonator’s remand in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, pending ruling on the defendant’s bail application. The post Court remands man over alleged impersonation of JAMB registrar appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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A fire outbreak at the Kugbo Furniture Market in Abuja has destroyed 21 shops and a vehicle. The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed no casualti Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-fire-razes-21-shops-vehicle-in-abuja-furniture-market/...
schools
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed worry over the glaringly deplorable state of public schools in the state. Drawing the attention of the Cross River State Government to the situation, the NUJ Cross River State Council, led by Comrade Archibong Bassey, said tha...
