Operatives of the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta on Saturday intercepted a woman, Shobowale Balikis, while attempting to smuggle alcohol disguised in a bottled-water pack to an inmate. The suspect was arrested at about 3:50 pm after officers detected ethanol concealed as drinking water during...
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Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Nigerian authorities to do more to end the frequent attacks and reprisals in parts of Plateau State, saying residents have been forced to live in constant fear of the next attack. The organisation said Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Riyom and...
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By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s bid for the presidency in 2027 as a “desperate last attempt” to occupy Nigeria’s highest political office. The party’s reaction followed Atiku’...
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"Abia-Anambra boundary stretches about 23 kilometres, with the two states agreeing on 15 kilometres." The post Why Edo-Kogi boundary disputes linger – Adaji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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By Udeme Akpan & Mariam Eko Oil marketers have begun cutting the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, with MRS reducing its price in Lagos and environs by N20 per litre to N1,350 from N1,370. Checks by Vanguard showed that some independent oil marketers...
safety
An explosion at a gas refilling outlet near Liberty Junction in Kubwa, Abuja, caused panic among residents early Sunday morning after a fire broke out at the facility. The Federal Fire Service, FCT Command in a statement said its firefighters and other emergency responders arrive...
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Prominent Lagos socialite and transport union leader, Chief Taoreed Faronbi, popularly known as Baba Alado, has died at the age of 83 in Mushin. Read More: https://punchng.com/mc-oluomo-others-mourn-as-mushin-strongman-baba-alado-dies/...
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Read today’s top Nigerian stories, including fresh court battles over party primaries, why Solomon ‘Yayi’ Adeola changed his name, and more news. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fresh-court-battles-brew-over-primaries-why-yayi-changed-his-name-other-top-stories/...
parks
The Lagos State APC has taken its 2027 mobilisation campaign for President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat to Nigerians in Chicago, US. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-apc-takes-tinubu-hamzat-2027-campaign-to-nigerians-in-us/...
government
By Matthew Johnson Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged residents of Surulere and Lagos State to support President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the elections. Gbajabiamila made the ...
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SERAP also urged him and the CBN “to account for the ₦262.86 billion disbursed under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, including the names and number of beneficiaries and participating ‘Anchors.’ The post SERAP asks CBN to account for allegedly diverted $6.23m, ₦1.63trn appeared f...
safety
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathering for a movie screening, after more than 51,000 people gathered at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, to watch the crime thriller Black Market . The feat was confirmed by a Guinness World Records offic...
schools
The African School Games is expected to bring together young athletes from across the continent to compete in various sporting disciplines. The post Nigeria’s preparations for 2027 African School Games on course – NOC president appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
