*Residents accuse developer of canal encroachment, harassment By Godwin Oritse LAGOS—IN a dramatic development that has raised concerns over compliance with planning regulations in Lagos State, the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, was reportedly locked out of a disputed construction site at Os...
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Tijjani Kaura has been declared winner of the APC's rerun senatorial primary in Zamfara North following violence at voting centres. The post Kaura wins Zamfara APC senatorial ticket amid violence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Google has launched a free digital learning platform that allows Nigerians and other Africans to acquire Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital skills offline, as part of a broader initiative to train three million people across the continent by 2030. The post Google laun...
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By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to be patient with the ad...
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For Africa, Nigeria's progress remains a major talking point. The Flamingos have not only reached the last four but have also played their part in one of the tournament's defining moments, defeating DPR Korea 3-1 in the group stage and ending the Asian side's remarkable unbeaten ...
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President Bola Tinubu has fulfilled his $100,000 promise to the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where Nigeria clinched a record-extending 10th continental title. ‎According to the National Sports Commis...
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has partnered with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to disrupt cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking networks operating along the Nigeria–Australia drug route. The post NDLEA, Australian police target cocaine, meth trafficking...
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By Ogochukwu Agha LAGOS—THE Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, yesterday, warned that Nigeria cannot afford leaders who learn on the job, lamenting that many occupying positions of authority have never received formal leadership training, despite the c...
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—THE Lagos State government has warned residents against dumping waste into canals and drainage channels, cautioning that the illegal practice severely threatens public sanitation and heightens the risk of flash flooding across the state. The Head of Ser...
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By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will on November 19 unveil a six-volume publication documenting landmark cases handled by renowned legal practitioner, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, over his 50 years in the Nigerian legal profession. The publication, titled ‘Wole Olanipek...
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The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed allegations by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso linking the party and its governorship candidate, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to moves to disqualify the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate...
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By Yinka Kolawole Many small businesses in Nigeria are missing out on Federal Government contracts due to inadequate knowledge of public procurement procedures, Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, has said. Enoh stated this in Abuja at the launch of the Micro, Smal...
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By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is set to convene a two-day energy efficiency summit in Lagos to address high energy costs, improve industrial competitiveness and promote investment in alternative power solutions. Speaking in Lagos, MAN President,...
