Troops kill eight suspected terrorists, rescue three abductees in three states – Military
The military said the operations in Katsina, Kaduna and Zamfara also led to the recovery of four firearms and three motorcycles.
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Nigerians need president with competence, capacity, compassion, commitment – Peter Obi
By Henry Umoru ABUJA – The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has described the kind of leader Nigerians need. Read Also: * Full list: NDC unveils 2027 presidential campaign council * 2027: APC dismisses NDC’s allegation of blocking venues, bil...
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Ebola: Uganda orders 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
The Ministry of Health said returning Ugandans with a history of travel to the DRC would bear the cost of their quarantine. The post Ebola: Uganda orders 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Nigeria’s portfolio investment inflows surge to $7.09 billion as direct investment lags
Nigeria’s portfolio investment inflows rose 17.6% quarter-on-quarter to $7.09 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up from $6.03 billion in the first quarter (Q1), according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The post Nigeria’s portfolio investment inflows surge to $7.09 bil...
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Nigeria Could Be Declared Ebola-Free By December — FG
If no further confirmed or probable cases are detected and the country meets the conditions stipulated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Federal Government has said Nigeria could declare the Ebola outbreak over as early as December 7, 2026. The Coordinating Minister of ...
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Full list: NDC unveils 2027 presidential campaign council
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, named chairman and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, appointed co-chairman. The council also incl...
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Ebola won’t be used as political weapon — NCDC chief
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, has dismissed suggestions that the Ebola outbreak could be used as a political weapon, insisting that disease concerns would not be exploited for political purp...
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INEC to publish preliminary voters’ register online ahead of 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to publish the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general elections on its website, following calls from Nigerians and other stakeholders for wider access to the document. The post INEC to publish p...
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PenCom warns young Nigerians, ‘soft life’ today could drain retirement savings
The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has urged young Nigerians to begin saving for retirement early, warning that excessive spending on today’s lifestyle could leave them financially vulnerable in old age. The post PenCom warns you...
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Blessing CEO lied about owning property, witness tells court
A witness has told a Lagos court that social media influencer Blessing CEO falsely claimed ownership of a property for which he paid N69.15 million. Read More: https://punchng.com/blessing-ceo-lied-about-owning-property-witness-tells-court/...
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New Lagos varsity gets NUC approval for 34 courses
The National Universities Commission has approved 34 undergraduate programmes for the new Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-lagos-varsity-gets-nuc-approval-for-34-courses/...
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2027: APC dismisses NDC’s allegation of blocking venues, billboards for campaign
By Omeiza Ajayi, Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of frustrating its campaign preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections by allegedly denying it access to event venues and billboards. ...
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NYSC, UNN disowned ex-minister Uche Nnaji’s certificates, ICPC witness tells court
An investigator with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Yakubu Ibrahim, on Monday, told a Federal High Court in Abuja that both the University of Nigeria (UNN) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) disowned the degree and dischar...