Nigeria demands 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa with veto powers
Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council, with veto powers for as long as the privilege exists.
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NWFL: Sunshine Queens acquire Imo Strikers Queens, set for 2026-27 campaign
Sunshine Queens are set to make a return to the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, next season. According to reports, the management of the club have acquired the slot of Imo Strikers Queens in the NWFL. Sunshine Queens were relegated to the NWFL Championship last term. The dev...
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CSOs demand disclosure of JBS $2.5bn Nigeria deal, warn of livestock expansion risks
The coalition questioned the absence of meaningful consultation with communities that could host the proposed facilities. The post CSOs demand disclosure of JBS $2.5bn Nigeria deal, warn of livestock expansion risks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria, US sign framework to attract investment into $700bn mineral resources
The framework is expected to use the relationship between the Nigerian and US governments as a foundation for business-to-business transactions and investment across Nigeria’s mineral value chain. The post Nigeria, US sign framework to attract investment into $700bn mineral resou...
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‘I Did Not Borrow Or Issue Bond For Anambra’, Obi Challenges $123.77m Debt Claim
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has rejected the description of $123.77 million in external financing as loans he left behind for the state, saying he neither approached any financial institution to borrow fun...
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Property owner arrested after death of couple, children in Enugu
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that a couple and their children were killed on 18 September when a head tank fell on their building. The post Property owner arrested after death of couple, children in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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2027: Peter Obi next president, will cause biggest political upset in Nigeria’s history – NDC
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the next president of Nigeria. Agada said Nigeria would experience the biggest political upset in its history ...
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NDC: Support groups must get approval from me, Kwankwaso before anything – Peter Obi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that the OK Movement, Obidient Movement and Kwankwasiyya are support groups. Obi said the three groups must obtain his approval and that of his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso before taking any ac...
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B/Haram: Borders can’t shield nations from global threats, Nigeria tells world
Nigeria has warned that powerful national defences alone cannot protect countries from terrorism, cyber threats and other dangers sustained across international borders. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the warning while delivering President Bola Tinubu’s national statement at...
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Peter Obi rejects $123.77 million debt claim, challenges Anambra government
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has rejected claims that he left $123.77 million in debt when he handed over power in March 2014. The post Peter Obi rejects $123.77 million debt claim, challenges Anambra government appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Abia Govt demolishes shops, shanties in Railway Quarters
Abia State Government has demolished shops and shanties built on the right flank of the Nigerian Railways Quarters in Umuahia to pave the way for an ongoing road construction project. This is even as the Umuahia Capital Development Authority, UCDA, has defended the demolition, sa...