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‘He is suffering from dementia’ — President under fire over ‘Bring Governor Tinubu back’ comment [VIDEO]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again sparked reactions after referring to himself as a governor during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign council on Wednesday. The event took place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The...
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Nigerian stocks dip in mid-October, but bull market remains intact
The Nigerian equities market was marginally bullish on Wednesday, reversing two consecutive days of declines amid a broad-based rally across mid and small-cap stocks. The post Nigerian stocks dip in mid-October, but bull market remains intact appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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UCH resident doctors suspend warning strike
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has suspended its three-day warning strike and directed members to resume duty on Thursday. The association announced the suspension in a memo issued to members and made available to the News Ag...
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Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Plateau
According to reports, the attackers invaded the monarch’s residence and shot him in the legs. The post Gunmen kill traditional ruler in Plateau appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Injury Update: Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq nears Valencia return
The Nigerian forward has been sidelined since sustaining the injury in September, shortly before Valencia’s meeting with FC Barcelona, bringing his promising start to the campaign to a temporary halt The post Injury Update: Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq nears Valencia return ap...
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Plateau motorists pay ₦1,420 for petrol at NNPC stations as other outlets charge ₦1,492
PREMIUM TIMES' checks at filling stations across Plateau State capital on Wednesday, 14 October, showed that outlets operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited sold petrol at ₦1,420 per litre, while other filling stations charged between ₦1,472 and ₦1,492. The po...
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Fani-Kayode defends Obasanjo over Nigeria Airways liquidation
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode defends Olusegun Obasanjo over the Nigeria Airways liquidation, blaming its collapse on pre-1999 mismanagement an Read More: https://punchng.com/fani-kayode-defends-obasanjo-over-nigeria-airways-liquidation/...
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Global crude oil drop raises hopes of petrol reduction in Nigeria
A respite for domestic fuel prices and other petroleum products may be in sight as global crude oil prices eased after United States President Donald Trump hinted at lifting sanctions on tankers used to transport oil and fuel from Venezuela, Russia and Iran in a bid to ease a dee...
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2027 election: Ogun CP warns against violence, steps up security at INEC office
Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni has warned political parties, candidates and their supporters to shun violence and intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ojajuni stated this on Wednesday during a strategic visit to the Independent National Electoral ...
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2027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha – Dele Momodu
He likened the development to the political consolidation witnessed during the Abacha era. The post 2027: Tinubu’s grip on Nigeria worse than Abacha – Dele Momodu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Hold attackers responsible or face anarchy – Okonkwo on Enugu attack
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has condemned the recent attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State. In a post on his official X handle, Okonkwo urged the authorities to hold the attackers accountable to prev...
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Gospel singer Toluwanisings is dead
His family confirmed his death. The post Gospel singer Toluwanisings is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .