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APC, PDP battle in supplementary governorship elections in five states (LIVE UPDATES)
The contest in the supplementary elections is a straight battle between the APC and the PDP.
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Supplementary Elections: CDD raises concerns over possible violence, vote buying in affected states
The centre noted the desperation of politicians and political parties to win the election with heightened tensions and tendencies to violence.
CommentOurMumuDonDo: I received over N100 million from Buhari campaign — Charly Boy
A recent political affair between the 67-year-old entertainer and Festus Keyamo has pitted members of 'OurMumuDonDo' against one another.
CommentHow police officers killed my husband – Wife of Civil Defence official
Ogah Jumbo was driving to work with his family when he was pulled over at an intersection Wednesday morning, losing his life in the ensuing police aggression.
CommentAtiku relying on ‘whistleblower’ website to prove case at tribunal — Spokesperson
Atiku Abubakar has filed petitions at the tribunal, seeking to be declared the winner of the February 23 presidential elections.
CommentSpecial Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Lagos ramshackle school where hoodlums defecate in classrooms
About 66 years after it was established, Methodist Primary School, Ewu Tuntun, has received little or no attention from the government.
CommentGlobal Fund for Health: How seven African countries squandered millions of foreign aid
An audit report last year revealed how aid money disappeared in the hands of corrupt officials
CommentRegional
South West
Why Osun Tribunal declared Ademola Adeleke winner of governorship election
The tribunal ordered INEC to issue a certificate of return to Mr Adeleke.
CommentSouth South
Police arrest 42 persons for electoral offences in Akwa Ibom
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The police said the suspects would soon be charged to the court upon completion of investigations.
CommentSouth East
Imo guber poll: Okorocha’s in-law loses in court
AA candidate, Uche Nwosu, had gone to court urging it to restrain INEC from issuing certificate of return to governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha.
CommentNorth Central
Tuberculosis: Agency to commence search for victims in Kwara
An estimated 708 persons were diagnosed of tuberculosis in the state in 2018.
CommentNorth East
Alleged N6.6bn fraud: Court strikes out 19 of 21 charges against Goje, three others
The judge adjourned the case to May 8 for the continuation of hearing on the remaining two charges.
CommentNorth West
Judgment: Wild jubilation in Adeleke’s home town
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The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja had on Friday declared Senator Ademola Adeleke winner.
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Latest
Pius Adesanmi: A Tribute and A Debt, By Moses E. Ochonu
Pius Adebola Adesanmi, my friend, my brother, my teacher, thank you, and rest well.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: Halt Harassing Electoral Officials
PREMIUM TIMES calls for support for INEC, to help the body conduct credible elections beginning from Saturday.
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Bridging the STEM Divide For African Children, By Adetola Salau
Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow. – William Po...
CommentA Symbol of the Ijaw Nation, By Eric Teniola
Governor Dickson should ensure that the Port Harcourt/Yenagoa road is fully completed before February.
CommentInconclusive Vote: Buhari’s Disclaimer, By Azu Ishiekwene
Anyone who helps insert an unpopular candidate may arm twist the people to win the vote, the real difficulty would be how the beneficiary of such fraud will ...
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Kunle Afolayan screens ‘Mokalik’ in Lagos
Nigerian singer, Simi, secures her first acting role in the film.
Comment
Kannywood
Kannywood’s top singer releases song on Kano’s inconclusive election, calls on Buhari to intervene
Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
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Music
Don Jazzy signs new artiste to Mavin Global
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The artiste was signed under Jonzing World, Mavin’s first-ever imprint record label.
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Lifestyle
NBC reverses self, renews GOTV licence for another three years
The Commission says it took the decision to renew GOTV operational licence due to the intervention of ONSA.
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Arts & Books
Book Review: Flipping financial forte through “Borrowing Made Easy”
'The book engenders a paradigm shift capable of accelerating the global pursuit to end poverty.'
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Travel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
Comment
Nollywood
Kunle Afolayan screens ‘Mokalik’ in Lagos
Nigerian singer, Simi, secures her first acting role in the film.
CommentKannywood
Kannywood’s top singer releases song on Kano’s inconclusive election, calls on Buhari to intervene
Mr Ahmed released a new song on Thursday, which has since taken a place on social media.
CommentMusic
Don Jazzy signs new artiste to Mavin Global
The artiste was signed under Jonzing World, Mavin’s first-ever imprint record label.
CommentLifestyle
NBC reverses self, renews GOTV licence for another three years
The Commission says it took the decision to renew GOTV operational licence due to the intervention of ONSA.
CommentArts & Books
Book Review: Flipping financial forte through “Borrowing Made Easy”
'The book engenders a paradigm shift capable of accelerating the global pursuit to end poverty.'
CommentTravel
NiMet advises air travellers, road users against poor visibility
The agency says dust has been released into the atmosphere over the source region in southern Chad and Niger Republic.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Minister urges Nigerians to utilise technology, social media for new businesses
Mr Shittu says social media revolution is giving rise to new ways of creating and enhancing services.
CommentSports
Football
UEFA charges Neymar for “insulting’’ referee after PSG’s loss to Manchester United
The PSG forward was investigated for lashing out and labelling the video assistant referee (VAR) system a “disgrace”.
CommentForeign
Africa
Rescue workers recover 145 bodies in Zimbabwean town after cyclone
The cyclone was so severe that an entire township was buried in huge boulders.
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