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Explore Kashim Shettima’s journey from Borno State governor, where he tackled the Boko Haram insurgency, to Nigeria’s Vice President. A story of resilience Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-took-over-borno-as-governor-at-height-of-boko-haram-ex-minister/...
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The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has called for increased adoption of artificial intelligence, unmanned systems and other emerging technologies to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to tackle evolving security threats. Speaking at a colloquium by the Ministry of...
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The award was part of activities marking the centenary of the newspaper, which began publication in 1926 and has chronicled Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural development over the past century. The post Gov Lawal receives Outstanding Governor Award at Daily Times ...
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The naira continued its appreciation against the dollar on Thursday, recording its highest gain so far in September at the official foreign exchange market. Central Bank of Nigeria data showed that the naira firmed further to N1,315.67 against the dollar on Thursday, from N1,326....
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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have fixed a new date for matchday two fixture between Sporting Lagos and Ikorodu City. The Lagos derby originally scheduled for Sunday, 6, September at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan will now be played on Wednesday, September 30. The fi...
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A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, says the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on wire tape in the ongoing alleged drug trafficking case against him. Von Batten-Montague-York made this discl...
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As the September 26 local government elections in Enugu State draw near, the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Thursday flagged off its campaign in Oji River Local Government Area. Leading the campaign team were the State Chairman of the party, Dr. J...
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Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) sign a Joint Work Programme to boost energy policy, investment, and security. Learn about this significan Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-iea-sign-pact-on-energy-policy-security/...
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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly sold for N3,000 before candidates sat for the papers. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with the National Association of Propr...
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One of Nigeria’s stand-up comedians, writer, actor, and sometimes director, Bovi has revealed that in the early years of his career, he turned down certain typecast roles because he was convinced he could not be limited. Bovi who started as an actor and creator of the popul...
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Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, reveals NECO question papers were sold for ₦3,000 before exams, highlighting widespread malpractice in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/neco-question-papers-were-sold-for-%e2%82%a63000-before-exams-minister/...
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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs denies claims that Nigeria supports military coups, reaffirming commitment to democracy and constitutional Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-denies-supporting-military-coups-anywhere-in-africa/...
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The ICC has dismissed an anonymous petition against Nigeria regarding alleged systemic kidnappings, as confirmed by AGF Lateef Fagbemi. Read More: https://punchng.com/icc-dismisses-anonymous-petition-against-nigeria/...
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The signing, done at the Government House, Port Harcourt, is the first budget Mr Fubara has assented to as governor since assuming office in 2023. The post After prolonged crisis, Fubara signs first budget as Rivers governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Mr Goni said the hospital conducts between 600 and 700 free haemodialysis sessions every month under the programme, which has been running since 2017. The post Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Minister of Defence Christopher Musa has said Nigeria could have faced a different situation if former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was still around. Musa accused El-Rufai of promoting division, saying the country does not need politicians who exploit differences among Ni...
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“Africa is not asking for favourable ratings. We are asking for fair ratings, grounded in our fundamentals and in the reforms our economies are actually carrying out,” says President Bola Tinubu. The post Tinubu speaks on Africa’s new credit rating agency appeared first on Premiu...
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ProTaxi is a homegrown ride-hailing platform developed to connect passengers with drivers while providing a safer, reliable and cost-effective means of moving within cities The post Nigeria’s e-hailing market gets new entrant as PromiseLand launches ProTaxi 1 October appeared fir...
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The real policy challenge is, therefore, not merely how much should a Nigerian worker be paid? It is also what kind of economic system surrounds that worker, how much productive value does that system enable the worker to generate, and how much of that value survives the structur...
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The groups said the investment, if not properly scrutinised and regulated, could have far-reaching implications for land, water resources, local livelihoods, smallholder farmers and the environment. The post Groups question JBS’ $2.5bn investment plans in Nigeria appeared first o...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru In a move to boost energy security and economic growth, Nigeria and the International Energy Agency signed an agreement establishing a Joint Work Programme to improve data for energy policy and investment throughout the value chain. This is as the Vice Pres...
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Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed an agreement for a Joint Work Programme to strengthen strategic partnership in the development of data for energy policy and investment across the value chain for economic growth and energy security. This is just as th...
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The Nigeria government welcomed the decision but questioned the procedure that led to the petition being placed before the chamber. The post ICC dismisses anonymous crimes against humanity petition against Nigeria, FG reacts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has expressed the club’s desire to keep Paul Onuachu beyond this summer. The Nigeria international has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. There are further speculations that Onuachu could be sold by the Turkish Super Lig club following t...
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigeria has defeated terrorists to a significant extent, claiming that attacks by terrorist groups are no longer as rampant as they were previously. Musa stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Poli...
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The House of Reps Committee on Power urges electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to urgently settle outstanding market debts to ensure Nigeria’s powe Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-panel-orders-discos-to-clear-outstanding-debts/...
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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), says the Federal Government has defeated terrorism in Nigeria, maintaining that terrorist attacks are no longer as brazen as they used to be. Musa made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics...
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A fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed property worth millions of naira in a building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred at about 15:56 hours adjacent to Ile-Anu Wofem Church, behind the Industrial Training Fund, ITF, Asa-Dam Area, Ilorin metropolis, accordi...
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Nigeria has produced several footballers who have earned recognition among the world’s best players, with a number of them receiving nominations for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award over the years. From the golden generation of the 1990s to the modern era, Nigerian stars have fe...
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Catch up on top Nigerian news: DSS bans civil arrests, Fubara signs N1.84tn budget, N14m raised for graduate, and other key stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-dss-bans-civil-arrests-fubara-signs-n1-84tn-budget-online-mockery-raises-n14m-for-graduate-other-top-s...
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By James Ogunnaike The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised the alarm over attempts by international drug cartels to establish production bases in Nigeria, disclosing that Mexican-linked criminal networks are behind efforts to set up industrial-scale methamphet...
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The Nigerian equities market regained its bullish momentum on Thursday, September 3, 2026, as the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.15% to close at 246,388.22 points, up from 246,019.17 points in the previous session. The post Seplat surges 10% as Nigerian stocks gai...
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has warned that Nigerians will no longer tolerate attempts to undermine their votes in the 2027 general election, insisting that every vote must count. Obi stated this on Thursday at...
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First in the Galaxy S26 lineup to launch with One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE pairs advanced camera capabilities with the latest Galaxy AI The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the latest flagship experience, focused on what matters most appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has commenced engagements with opposition political parties and presidential candidates as part of efforts to build a common political platform and consensus candidacy. The MCE P...
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The Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has suspended all activities of the Northern Nigeria Students Forum, better known as GAMJI Students. The university’s Student Affairs Office attributed the suspension to rivalry among students seeking to lead the forum on campus. In a circular ...
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For Knorr, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, the Augustine gathering was the perfect opportunity to celebrate something that makes cultural festivities so memorable: food and the flavours that bring people together. The post Knorr joins Abia women to celebrate culture and food a...
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The International Criminal Court, ICC, has dismissed a case filed by an unknown submitter against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity. The international body dismissed the filing titled, “Formal Communication Requesting Investigation into Systemic Kidnappings in Nigeria ...
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Besides the ministers and delegates physically present, thousands of others followed the sessions online from several countries, especially during the Friday/Saturday vigil. The post 71 nations attend Dunamis church ministers’ conference in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times N...
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… Oyo governor says institutions have failed to deliver for majority By Dapo Akinrefon IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday called for a reset of Nigeria’s economy and political order, saying the country’s existing systems and institutions had failed to deliver ...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not sulk or interfere after the All Progressives Congress, APC, lost the Osun State governorship election to Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a post shared on X by the Senior Special Assistant on New M...
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…. vows action over petition by unknown person By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has dismissed as false the claim that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating Nigeria for allege...
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"Areas of potential collaboration include the development and upgrade of hospitals, provision of modern medical equipment, pharmaceutical support, and deployment of digital health solutions across all Army establishments." The post Buratai’s company, foreign partners seek to ‘mod...
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Quoting the companies in the Frontier Index Series provides them with broader visibility among international investors than their primary listing on the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos. The post FTSE Russell admits Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria, First HoldCo, others to Frontier Index Se...
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Quoting the companies in the Frontier Index Series provides them with broader visibility among international investors than their primary listing on the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos. The post FTSE Russell admits Dangote Cement, FirstHoldCo, MTN Nigeria, others to Frontier Index Ser...
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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said his supporters will no longer tolerate intimidation during the 2027 general elections. Obi made the declaration on Thursday at a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. H...
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigerians can insult and verbally attack him without facing consequences. Tinubu assured Nigerians who criticise him that they can sleep peacefully at night despite their criticisms and attacks. Represented by the Secretary to the Government...
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The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has said many governors in Northern Nigeria would find it difficult to campaign ahead of the 2027 elections due to what he described as their poor performance in office. Kwankwaso made the ...
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…Babayo says states, LGs received trillions in additional allocations By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, Dr Musa Babayo, has backed the removal of petrol subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to hold their gov...
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned against electoral malpractice in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, Obi said Nigerians’ votes must count, warning those who ma...
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The NYSC also announces that 31 corps members absconded from service during the service year. The post NYSC punishes 27 corps members in Osun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The detained Director-General of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Mathew Adeyemi, has lost his bid for bail at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Obiora Egwuatu refused to admit him to bail pending when the court hears the...
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Speaking in an interview published by Albarka Radio in Bauchi, Mr Buba clarified his past relationship with Mr Hassan. The post Senator narrates relationship with man who accused him of promoting banditry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Oil prices rose closer to $100 per barrel on Thursday, with Brent crude climbing to $96.98 per barrel as Iran continued striking US Gulf allies, while Kuwait intercepted incoming missiles and drones. The post Oil prices rise to $96.98 as marketers review petrol prices appeared fi...
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Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the request by the detained self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, for bail and access to medical attention. Ruling on an ex-parte appli...
