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A Catholic priest kidnapped in Ohimini, Benue State, remains in captivity as police intensify efforts to secure his release, according to the police and the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo. The post Gunmen abduct Catholic priest appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Social media activist, VeryDarkMan has criticised the Nigerian government following the reported death of gospel artiste, Toluwanisings, alleging that the singer lost his life after being unable to receive medical attention at several hospitals. In a statement circulating online,...
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Nigerian singer, Mayorkun has warned emerging artistes against adopting a mysterious public image like that of his colleague, Wizkid, without first establishing themselves in the music industry. The singer advised upcoming musicians to focus on building their careers and connecti...
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The Ijaw Youth Council has urged President Tinubu to direct Works Minister David Umahi to retain the original route of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Read More: https://punchng.com/coastal-highway-iyc-urges-tinubu-to-retain-original-route/...
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The suspect faces one charge of criminal misappropriation altogether ₦34,875,000. The post EFCC arraigns Kano businessman over alleged ₦34.8 million spaghetti fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Lagos, Imo and Ondo are the Nigerian states with the highest food inflation rates in September 2026. This is according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in its recently published September 2026 Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report. The data showed t...
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Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Cubana Chief Priest has declared that criticism and bullying over his support for President Bola Tinubu will not weaken his loyalty to the president. Chief Priest made this known in a statement on Friday. He maintained that the more sup...
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PREMIUM TIMES reported that the bridge was closed for rehabilitation starting 7 September, initially scheduled for two weeks but later extended indefinitely due to persistent rainfall. The post Nigerian govt reopens First Niger Bridge after 38 days of closure appeared first on Pr...
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The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has decorated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, with the prestigious Benin traditional Coral beads known as ‘Ikele’. Remi Tinubu becomes the first Nigerian First Lady to receive the ...
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Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has reacted to criticism of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC, Peter Obi, by Arise TV anchor, Oseni Rufai. During the TV station’s morning show on Friday, Rufai...
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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has disagreed with Vice-President Kashim Shettima over his criticism of Peter Obi’s use of economic statistics and comparisons between Nigeria and other countries. Kwankwaso maintained...
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From cooling the home before you arrive to connecting food care, indoor comfort and entertainment, LG ThinQ puts everyday convenience within reach. What if your home could work more naturally around your day? The air conditioner preparing the room while you are still on your way ...
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Donald Duke accuses Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri of regionalism over his defence of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, questioning the project’s feasibility, affordability, and necessity in the face of Nigeria’s competing development priorities. The post Why Diri’s defence of Lago...
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The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is taking the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE's $1.6 billion (N2.15 trillion) initial public offering (IPO) to investors in Egypt, Ethiopia and Botswana as it seeks to expand cross-border participation in the share sale an...
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The Lagos State Government has announced a 35-day rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, with work scheduled to commence on Monday, October 19, 2026. The rehabilitation will cover the stretch from Adetokunbo Ademola Street/Civic Centre to Samuel Manuwa Street/BJ, with motorists a...
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Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, over his alleged lack of visibility and policy inconsistencies ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni also raised concerns over rep...
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The Nigerian Air Force has assured families affected by the aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, of its commitment to providing welfare support. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-assures-bereaved-families-of-welfare-support/...
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Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has expressed sadness over the passing of gospel artiste Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, who died at age 41. Alabi took to her social media platforms to pay tribute to the late singer and said she finds comfort in her faith in s...
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The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road. According to the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the rehabilitation will cover the section from Adetokunbo Ademola/Civic Centre to Samuel M...
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Ulasi has said it will take extraordinary efforts to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Ulasi described Tinubu as one of Nigeria’s most strategic politicians, warning opposition parties against un...
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By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force has engaged community leaders and residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, over concerns that ongoing aircraft recovery operations could affect their water source. The engagement was led by the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Air...
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An analysis of the September 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that several northern states recorded some of the lowest inflation rates in the country, providing relative relief to residents after months of elevated consumer...
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On World Anaesthesia Day, Nigerian doctors call on the government to improve funding and provide essential equipment for anaesthesia services to ensure pat Read More: https://punchng.com/world-anaesthesia-day-doctors-call-for-better-equipment-funding/...
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In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Mr. Donald Duke and Engr Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Anot...
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A couple, Ahmed Zakka and his wife, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. A reliable security source confirmed their release to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. The source said the victims were released on Thur...
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The D-8 has set a target to increase trade among member countries to $500bn by 2030, highlighting Nigeria’s role via its SME centre in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/d-8-targets-500bn-trade-by-2030-highlights-abuja-sme-centre/...
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The Federal Government is proposing to increase the maximum mortgage loan available to Nigerians from N50 million to N85 million as part of efforts to expand access to homeownership and improve housing finance. The post FG proposes N85 million mortgage ceiling, targets 5,000 mort...
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Nigerian students can qualify for 10 additional shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE at no cost under the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s Student Share Grant Initiative. The initiative announced by the Dangote’s foundation across their social media handles in Oc...
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“The governors have one or two observations,” Mr Gbajabiamila said, not giving details. The post National policing bill to reach National Assembly in a week – Gbajabiamila appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The summit featured a diverse lineup of speakers and panellists, including the National Coordinator, Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Halima Iliya; and the Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun The post Stakeholders seek unified framework for ...
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Nigerian and Indonesian companies have signed business agreements worth a combined $10m to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countr Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-indonesian-firms-sign-10m-business-deals/...
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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has assented to the bill upgrading the Federal Polytechnic, Kaduna, to the Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Kaduna, in a move expected to strengthen technical education and skills development in Nigeria. Th...
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The APC has released a proposed schedule for its 2027 election campaign, listing 12 states where President Bola Tinubu is expected to join rallies. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-lagos-rivers-10-other-states-tinubu-may-join-apc-rallies/...
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By Ayobami Okerinde The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has defended the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s description of him as “the master of bogus statistics and incoherent...
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Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Bnaira is set to release the music video for his new gratitude anthem, ‘Fall On me’, on October 16, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/afropop-star-turned-entrepreneur-olawale-adebayo-adewale-drops-visuals-for-gratitude-anthem-fall-on-me/...
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United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited is planning to raise N20 billion through its debut commercial paper issuance, becoming the first domestic airline in Nigeria to tap the short-term debt market, as it seeks to strengthen its finances and fund an expansion of its flight opera...
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Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has expressed shock and sadness over the death of fellow artiste Toluwanisings in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Read More: https://punchng.com/tope-alabi-mourns-gospel-singer-toluwanisings/...
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Here are 10 executives and founders associated with notable corporate exits and shutdowns in Nigeria between 2022 and 2026. The post Meet 10 CEOs behind major companies that have exited Nigeria since 2022 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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A United States lawyer, Mike Arnold, has written to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, giving him conditions for him to stop criticising the President and his government. In the open letter posted on his verified X handle, Arnold said he would only remain silent if Tinubu acknowledg...
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Ten-year-old Nigerian twins, Jason and Jaden Ojo, are set to launch their first book, “JJ The Sloth and the Twins,” in Lagos on October 24. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-year-old-twins-set-to-launch-first-book/...
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Nigeria spent N5.28tn on domestic debt servicing between January and June 2026, with interest on FGN bonds and Treasury Bills taking the largest share. Read More: https://punchng.com/domestic-debt-servicing-gulps-n5-28tn-in-six-months/...
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On 16 October, Nigeria marks World Food Day against an uncomfortable backdrop of numbers. The latest Cadre Harmonisé analysis, conducted by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security with the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme, projects that...
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The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the party would consider all available options, including restoring petrol subsidy, to reduce fuel prices if elected in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso, a former governor...
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By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The All Progressives Congress APC has proposed that President Bola Tinubu lead its campaign rallies in 12 states, starting with the first rally in Kaduna on Saturday, October 24, 2026, and ending with a major closing rally in Lagos on Saturday, January 9, 2...
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The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that rising energy costs could reverse Nigeria’s recent disinflation gains, despite headline inflation easing to 14.63% in September 2026. The post CPPE warns rising energy costs could reverse Nigeria’s disinfla...
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Mustapha Abdullahi secured 40 votes to defeat Olumide Oyedeji, but withdrawals, allegations of electoral manipulation and a pending court case have cast a shadow over the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s leadership transition. The post NBBF: Abdullahi wins presidency as court batt...
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Below are the best-performing currencies in Africa in September 2026. The post Best performing African currencies in September 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Security personnel recovered an AK-47 rifle after foiling an ambush on a school staff member and his son in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, according to BYM. The post Suspected bandit arrested after foiled ambush in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nige...
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Read a recap of top Nigerian stories, including updates on the State Police Bill, President Tinubu’s rescue order, and minimum wage talks with the NLC. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-state-police-bill-tinubus-rescue-order-minimum-wage-talks-other-top-stories/...
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The minister also dismissed allegations that underage recruits were being enlisted into the armed forces. The post 2027: Tinubu issues fresh directive, orders security agencies to rescue all kidnapped victims appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Federal Government’s 30-day fuel price relief is an illusory, token gesture that fails to address Nigeria’s deep economic crisis, says Punch Editorial. Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-illusory-fuel-price-relief/...
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Ogun State Command, under the leadership of CP Bode Ojajuni, has warned schoolgirls in the state to steer clear of cultism, cybercrime, drug abuse and child marriage. The warning was issued during a sensitisation campaign to mark the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, held...
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The All Progressives Congress has proposed a nationwide rally schedule for the 2027 elections, starting in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, and ending in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-plans-nationwide-rallies-starts-with-kaduna-october-24/...
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Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two farmers in Borno State, Manle Modu and Bulama Modu Awaye to prison for aiding Boko Haram terrorists in their villages since 2014. The two farmers, who were prosecuted by the Department of State Servic...
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Mr Tinubu’s major economic measures include the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. The post 2027: Why Nigerians should re-elect Tinubu – Campaign Spokesperson appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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A Professor of Estate Management at the University of Lagos, Prof. Timothy Gbenga Nubi, has warned that Ogun State risks becoming a dumping ground and dormitory for Lagos if its proximity to the nation’s commercial capital is not properly planned. Nubi gave the warning on Thursda...
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Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, is backing a proposed $15 billion investment pipeline aimed at financing critical infrastructure projects across West Africa and addressing the region's infrastructure deficit. The post Tony Elumelu backs $15 bill...
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Nigeria has warned the UN against the selective application of universal jurisdiction, urging safeguards to prevent its abuse by powerful countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-warns-against-abuse-of-universal-jurisdiction/...
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Visually impaired Nigerians have called for safer roads, accessible infrastructure, and more jobs during the 2026 International White Cane Safety Day in La Read More: https://punchng.com/white-cane-day-visually-impaired-seek-safer-roads-jobs/...
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By Godwin Oritse Nigeria and Ghana are moving to strengthen maritime cooperation and tighten fisheries governance across the Gulf of Guinea, with renewed focus on combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, improving vessel authorisation and strengthening monitor...
