Police arrest 29 suspects over murder, other allegations in Niger
According to the police, four suspects were arrested over the alleged killing of Bawa Barde, 53, a village head
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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, October 13, 2026: Naira records second day of depreciation against USD
The naira has recorded a second consecutive day of depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the naira weakened to N1,332.97 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,332.10 on Monday. This means the naira...
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The weaponisation of yesterday, By Umar Yakubu
If Nigeria is to break this destructive cycle, we must transition from what Nietzsche termed “reactive” history to a critical history — a deliberate practice that scrutinises past structural failures, disarms historical grievances, and prioritises civic nation-building over score...
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ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional security
By Kingsley Omonobi The outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) have called for sustained Nigerian support to strengthen regional security cooperation and address growing threats across West Africa. The two military chiefs made the...
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Akpabio insists on jail term for attempted suicide as Senate passes decriminalisation bill for second reading
“If you attempt suicide, make sure you die. Anyone who attempts and fails will go to jail,” he said. The post Akpabio insists on jail term for attempted suicide as Senate passes decriminalisation bill for second reading appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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My marriage intact, Okey Bakassi debunks divorce rumours
Nigerian comedian and actor Okechukwu Onyegbule, popularly known as Okey Bakassi, has debunked a viral video claiming that his wife was seeking a divorce after 15 years of him taking care of her and their children in the United States. The veteran entertainer described the video ...
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Nigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police custody
The consulate said reports that Mr Odueze was tortured by police officers before his death had caused shock and pain to his family, the Nigerian community and Nigeria’s two diplomatic missions in South Africa. The post Nigeria condemns death of citizen in South African police cus...
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Lagos publishes nationwide directory to help GBV survivors access support
The publication follows a two-day National Convening of GBV State Coordinators hosted by Lagos State to strengthen collaboration among those working on GBV prevention and response. The post Lagos publishes nationwide directory to help GBV survivors access support appeared first o...
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2027: Hamzat unveils policy agenda, promises reforms in transport, housing, security
The Deputy Gov. of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled a policy agenda for the state, promising reforms in transportation, housing, security, technology, food distribution and justice delivery ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Hamzat made the commitments while pre...
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Appeal court panel hands off SERAP’s N101m defamation appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday returned the case files in two appeals arising from a N101 million defamation judgment in favour of two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the Presiding Judge for reassignment. The appeals were filed by the Incorporated...
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CSLS urges National Assembly to give ACJA amendment bill speedy passage
The CSLS urged the National Assembly to give the ACJA Amendment Bill “speedy and thorough consideration." The post CSLS urges National Assembly to give ACJA amendment bill speedy passage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Ogun hospital workers begin 3-day strike after patient’s relative stabs medical scientist
Healthcare workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, have begun a three-day warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist, Lawal Toheeb Olasunkanmi, by a patient’s relative. Olasunkanmi was reportedly attacked on Sunday n...
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7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily return home in 2026 – Minister
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs says over 7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily returned home in 2026 from neighbouring countries under Tripartite Agree Read More: https://punchng.com/7000-nigerian-refugees-voluntarily-return-home-in-2026-minister/...