The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu has his respect, insisting that he would not abuse the President or any other political office holder even when criticising their policies. Obi spoke on Friday at the 2026 All Nigeria Ed...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 ...
