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BUA calls for stronger State-Private Sector Partnerships at NBCC Meet The Governor Series
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Lagos APC women promise one million votes for Tinubu, Hamzat
Lagos APC women promise one million votes for Tinubu, Hamzat gazettengr.com
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Nigerian Govt moves to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Federal Government has moved to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria. This came against the backdrop of the approval by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, of the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the subject. The Minister of State for Hea...
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To captain Fulham is unbelievable – Calvin Bassey
For Bassey, however, the captaincy has not changed his personality or the way he approaches his role in the team The post To captain Fulham is unbelievable – Calvin Bassey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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10 Nollywood stars who battled cancer before deaths
The Nigerian film industry has lost several of its actors and actresses after prolonged battles with cancer, with some publicly seeking financial assistance for treatment before their deaths. From veteran stars such as Sadiq Daba and Stella Ikwuegbu to more recent losses includin...
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Ogun Releases ₦6.75bn For Gratuity, Additional Pension Benefits
The Ogun State Government on Friday said it has released ₦6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and additional pension benefits to retirees in the state. This was contained in a statement by the state’s Head of Service, Olanrewaju Saka in a statement on Friday, saying th...
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NUT backs suspension of resumption in federal unity colleges
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Wing, has backed the suspension of resumption in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide over the concession of King’s College, Lagos. The Chairman of NUT, Federal Wing, Mr Emeka Okonta, said this in an interview with the News Agency of...
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‘Why I wear suit to sell meat’ — Corporate meat seller
By Enitan Abdultawab Akeem Muraina, popularly known as the “Korporate Meat Seller,” has explained why he chose to sell meat in corporate attire, saying his unusual appearance is part of his effort to change the perception of the profession. Muraina, a graduate from Abeokuta, Ogun...
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Nigerian bishop shot dead in South Africa
A Nigerian cleric, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, has been shot dead in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Nigerian Citizens Association, South Africa, NICASA, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, The National President of the NICASA, Rev Frank Onyekwelu, stated that the deceased...
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CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors off to Bissau for UDIB clash
El-Kanemi Warriors have departed the country for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round clash against UDIB of Guinea-Bissau. The players and officials travelled to Bissau from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday. The second ...
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Nigeria Airline Capacity Jumps 37% in One Year
Nigeria Airline Capacity Jumps 37% in One Year Rus Tourism News
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NIS extends UK passport intervention exercise to October 3
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom to October 3, 2026, following the high turnout of Nigerians seeking passport services. The post NIS extends UK passport intervention exercise to October 3 appeared ...
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Nigeria’s National Theatre opens creative summit in Kano for the first time outside Lagos
Nigeria’s National Theatre opens creative summit in Kano for the first time outside Lagos UA.NEWS
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Peter Obi condemns killing of Kano political commentator, Danshagamu
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of social media commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, in his home in Kano. In a post on his official X handle on Friday, Obi said he is saddened by the incident. He asked t...
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NIS Extends UK Passport Intervention To October 3
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in London and Manchester by two weeks following the high turnout and growing demand from Nigerians in the United Kingdom. The NIS said that the exercise, which began with some initial ch...
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Oxygen X takes loans to local markets, meeting traders right where they are
Oxygen X Finance Company took its “Right Where You Are” campaign to the heart of Lagos, storming CMS and Obalende markets to meet traders, small business owners and everyday Nigerians where they work and do business.The market activation brought the Oxygen X team directly to trad...
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National Theatre holds creative summit in Kano, first-ever outside Lagos
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AFCON 2027Q: Yohanna ruled out of Super Eagles’ Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau fixtures
Brighton winger, Zadok Yohanna, has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers due to injury, DAILY POST reports. Yohanna was also forced out of the Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup in May due to a hamstring injury. The youngster is expected t...
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Why you shouldn’t miss FirstBank’s agric and export expo 2026
As Nigeria continues to diversify its economy beyond oil, agriculture and non-oil exports are emerging as powerful drivers of growth, job creation, food security, and foreign exchange earnings. To advance this conversation, FirstBank will host the 5th edition of its Agric and Exp...
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Flutterwave offers seamless digital participation in Dangote IPO
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, is enabling Nigerians at home and abroad to participate in the initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, providing digital payment infrastructure for retail and diaspora investors to ...
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Police arrest three suspects over child stealing, rescue three minors in Ogun
The latest development follow a separate arrest of seven child-stealing suspects across Oyo, Ogun states. The post Police arrest three suspects over child stealing, rescue three minors in Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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‘Why collecting money on road’ – Soldier confronts policeman over alleged extortion -[VIDEO]
A mild drama ensued as a Nigerian soldier physically confronted police officers, allegedly extorting money from motorists at a checkpoint. In the footage, the military man could be heard asking the police officer the rationale behind the extortion. The soldier could also be seen ...
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How Abia Resolved 'Avoidable' ASUU Pay Dispute – Otti
How Abia Resolved 'Avoidable' ASUU Pay Dispute – Otti Nigeria Info FM
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ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unpaid salaries, agreement implementation
The union said its decision was prompted by the government’s failure to fully implement the December 2025 agreement reached after years of negotiations. The post ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unpaid salaries, agreement implementation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
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Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Three Minors In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command says its detectives attached to Ibafo Division have arrested a three- member gang suspected of abducting children. It also said that three children were rescued. In a statement issued in Abeokuta by the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi,...
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FG begins process to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Federal Government has begun moves to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria following approval by the Federal Executive Council, a minister has sa Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-process-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide/...
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Obi convoy block won’t be tolerated anymore, OK Movement warns
By Henry Umoru The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that their decision to restrain people from immediate...
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Oju-Ore bridge safe, structurally sound, says Works Ministry
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Federal Ministry of Works has dismissed reports alleging structural defects on the Oju-Ore bridge in Ota, Ogun State, saying the bridge has passed the required integrity tests and remains structurally sound. The ministry gave the assurance followi...
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Nigerian Navy Intercepts 71kg of Cannabis On River Niger
The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspected drug traffickers and seized a significant cache of illicit substances, marking another victory in its long-standing battle against maritime crime. As documented in the official file “NIGERIAN NAVY ARRESTS 3 WITH 71KG OF SUSPECT...
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King’s College concession: Workers suspend resumption of Unity Colleges
King’s College concession: Workers suspend resumption of Unity Colleges The Guardian Nigeria News
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We’ll prove Nigerians are more than FG if Atiku is arrested – Dino Melaye dares EFCC
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has warned the Federal Government against any attempt to invite, arrest or interrogate the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Melaye said the ADC would prove to the Federal Government that Nigerians are...
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NDC chieftain warns against altering Kaduna governorship primary process
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kaduna State, Ibrahim Muhammad, has appealed to the party leadership not to attempt to alter the already established primary election process in the state. In a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna, he explained that the mat...
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NPFL: Barau FC’s Oganbor to miss Ranchers Bees clash
Barau FC will be without striker Stanley Oganbor for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday three encounter against Ranchers Bees. According to the club, Oganbor will miss the game due to family reasons. Oganbor featured in the Maliya Boys opening two fixtures of the...
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Obasanjo leads dignitaries to London launch of Charly Boy’s memoir ‘999’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to lead an assemblage of dignitaries to the launch of Charly Boy’s historic book ‘999’ in London, United Kingdom. Charly Boy disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. According to him, after ...
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DADA gallery Lagos hosts cross-generational Nigerian art exhibition
DADA gallery Lagos hosts cross-generational Nigerian art exhibition The Lagos Review
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Why AI cannot replace actors — Filmmaker
Nigerian filmmaker Akay Mason has argued that artificial intelligence-generated films cannot replace the emotional connection created by human actors. Mason, in a post shared on X on Friday, said AI-generated films lacked the emotional depth audiences instinctively associated wit...
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Nigerians have right to film police on duty, lawyer counters IG warning
A lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has countered the Inspector-General of Police, arguing that Nigerians have a constitutional right to film officers on duty. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-have-right-to-film-police-on-duty-lawyer-counters-ig-warning/...
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Diphtheria: Two die in Abuja as child bleeds to death
By Omeiza Ajayi Diphtheria has killed two patients in Abuja out of five laboratory-confirmed cases, prompting the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA to move swiftly to calm public anxiety over the outbreak. Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environmental Secretari...
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Nigeria’s insurance industry has a problem recapitalisation won’t fix —C.H.I CEO
For years, Nigeria's insurance industry has struggled to expand at a pace commensurate with the size of the economy, remaining one of the smallest contributors to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The post Nigeria’s insurance industry has a problem recapitalisation won’t...
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GOCOP to institute Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism
He was a founding member of GOCOP and served as president of the Guild from 2017 to 2021. The post GOCOP to institute Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Women must take centre stage in Nigeria’s blue economy, says Anyika
Women must take centre stage in Nigeria’s blue economy, says Anyika The Guardian Nigeria News
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Soludo pledges support for journalists’ welfare, urges responsible reporting
“In a democracy, journalism is irreplaceable. Democracy is a marathon, not a dash. Nigerian democracy is still evolving and journalists must play their role,” the governor stated. The post Soludo pledges support for journalists’ welfare, urges responsible reporting appeared first...
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How The Infinix GT 50 Pro And HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Are Rewriting Mobile Gaming In Africa
When the top 16 esports teams in Nigeria enter the battleground for the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Fall 2026 Finals on September 12–13, they will be putting next-generation hardware through its ultimate, real-world endurance test. Infinix has officially confir...
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2027: Kwara NDC gov candidate flags off campaign, unveils agenda
The Kwara State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Abdulmumin Ajia, has flagged off his campaign for the 2027 election in Ilorin. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwara-ndc-gov-candidate-flags-off-campaign-unveils-agenda/...
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Nigeria’s oil output hits 1.573m bpd as OPEC production rises
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s crude oil production, excluding condensate, rose by 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 1.573 million bpd in August 2026, from 1.537 million bpd in July, according to the latest data from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)...
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2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ - ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi
2027: Lagosians must end APC’s era of ‘smelling Lagos’ - ADC deputy gov candidate, Gbadamosi Vanguard News
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Ondo: Navy cracks down on oil thieves, arrests four, seizes petroleum products
The Nigerian Navy has handed over four suspected crude oil thieves and a large consignment of suspected illegally refined petroleum products to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The suspects were arrested in Ilaje Local Council Area of Ondo State during an ant...
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PCN seals 797 illegal drug outlets in Kano
…Includes 352 patent medicine stores By Hadiza Yusuf The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed 797 premises, including 437 illegal drug outlets and 352 Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendor, PPMV, stores, during a four-day enforcement exercise across Kano State. The counc...
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Atiku will tutor his deputy on politics, may hand over after one term — Wife
Wife of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Titi, has disclosed that her husband will tutor his vice on the art of politics if elected as Nigeria’s president in 2027. Titi disclosed that Atiku may hand over to his deputy at the end of his...
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From Growth to Fiscal Resilience: Abia’s IGR journey and the road ahead, By Emmanuel Okpechi
A reform story built on public value, modern revenue administration and an honest recognition that the next phase must deepen fiscal self-reliance. The post From Growth to Fiscal Resilience: Abia’s IGR journey and the road ahead, By Emmanuel Okpechi appeared first on Premium Time...
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Peter Obi Benue incident: Prosecute culprits publicly – NDC tells police
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to take proactive measures regarding the attack on its presidential candidate in Benue State. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, made the call on Friday while fielding questions in a...
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Dino Melaye releases ‘Fuel Subsidy Return’ anthem
Former lawmaker who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has released an anthem calling for the reversal of the fuel subsidy removal under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Melaye released the anthem, titled ‘Fuel Subsidy Return’, at a political rall...
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53-year-old Lagos woman jailed for dumping refuse in drain
A 53-year-old woman, Nelly Monday, has been sentenced to one month in prison for dumping refuse into a drainage channel in Lagos State. Monday was arrested in the Meiran area of the state on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after she was allegedly caught disposing of waste in the dr...
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ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, 2025 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that Nigeria’s public universities could face another nationwide strike unless the federal and state governments urgently address outstanding salary, welfare, and implementation issues affecting university lecturers...
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North whipping up ethnic sentiments against Tinubu, can’t be blamed for insecurity – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has accused the northern part of Nigeria of whipping up ethnic and sectional sentiment against President Bola Tinubu, adding that the opposition should stop blaming the president for insecurity in the region. Sani urged the opposition to...
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Adamawa APC gov candidate takes campaign to Abuja
The APC governorship candidate for Adamawa State, Tijani Galadima, has taken his campaign to indigenes holding federal appointments in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apc-gov-candidate-takes-campaign-to-abuja/...
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UNBOUND 2026 to attract 10,000 youths in Lagos
UNBOUND 2026 to attract 10,000 youths in Lagos The Guardian Nigeria News
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Obi condemns killing of Kano commentator, urges justice
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of Kano-based social media commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X account on Friday, condemn...
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Digital Parks Africa launches Lagos data centre
Digital Parks Africa launches Lagos data centre Africa Business Communities
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Police bust child-stealing gang, rescue three children in Ogun
Ogun State Police have arrested three women from a suspected child-stealing gang in Ibafo, rescuing three children aged 12, 14, and 16 from their custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-child-stealing-gang-rescue-three-children-in-ogun/...
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