Plateau records 469 suspected diphtheria cases, 31 deaths
The Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Ba’amlong, says 160,000 children have so far been vaccinated as part of intensified efforts to contain the outbreak.
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Nigeria XI vs Madagascar: Nwabali returns, as Adams, Ilenikhena lead attack
Super Eagles of Nigeria coach Eric Chelle have revealed the starting lineup for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against Madagascar. Stanley Nwabali returns to the starting line up after some months out of international football. The defensive unit features experience and physicality...
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2027: Wike to lead campaign team for Tinubu’s re-election in FCT, Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to inaugurate and lead the campaign machinery in Abuja and Rivers State to drive the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. Wike disclosed this in Chikuku, Abuja on Friday, after he inspec...
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Three years after doctor’s death, Lagos hospital’s elevator still not operational
PREMIUM TIMES’ 2024 investigation into Lagos’ oldest hospital revealed that the rehabilitation of the House Officers’ Residence was being handled by Julius Berger and was expected to take 36 weeks, from April 2024 to January 2025. The post Three years after doctor’s death, Lagos ...
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Kebbi police arrest Nigerian wanted for murder in Niger
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a Nigerian fugitive wanted in Niger Republic for allegedly stabbing his business partner to death. The fugitive, identified as Mas’udu Saidu, was arrested in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Kebbi Police Command...
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Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale retires from international football
By Adegboyega Adeleye Super Falcons defender, Osinachi Ohale, has announced her retirement from international football after 16 years of representing Nigeria. Ohale made the announcement in a statement shared on her official Instagram handle on Friday, bringing an end to a nation...
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Police arrest man over neighbour’s death in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Edebiri Temitope, in connection with the death of his 38-year-old neighbour, Oje Michael Eje, in Mowe, Ogun State. The command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement released on Friday, saying ...
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Wike to lead Tinubu 2027 re-election campaign in FCT, Rivers
Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to inaugurate and lead the campaign machinery in Abuja and Rivers to drive the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu. Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, after he inspected the ongoing Kuje-Gwagwal...
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Editors Conference: Gov Mbah says media, govt must meet at point of truth
The governor stated this on Thursday while welcoming over 300 editors to the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu The post Editors Conference: Gov Mbah says media, govt must meet at point of truth appeared first on P...
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PCN seals 733 pharmaceutical premises in Delta
An official said the sealing of the premises was part of the council’s mandate to implement a structured, phased enforcement exercise aimed at sanitising Nigeria's drug distribution system. The post PCN seals 733 pharmaceutical premises in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
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Nigeria vs Madagascar: Live Updates from Super Eagles’ 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo
Nigeria will take on Madagascar as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers on Friday evening. The game is billed for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It will kick off at 5pm local time. The Super Eagles have won the AFCON ...
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BREAKING: NLC declares indefinite strike in Delta over death in secretariat
The Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared an indefinite strike in the state following the death of a deputy director in the ministry of secondary education, Mr Unity Adedah. The State NLC chairman, Goodluck Oforbruku, declared the strike on Friday ...