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Abia at 35: Otti celebrates state anniversary, says Abia is ‘only just beginning’
Mr Otti said the anniversary should not only be a moment of celebration but also an opportunity to recognise that ...
Over 30% of solar systems in PHCs fail within three years — Health Minister
He said the problem was rarely the technology itself but rather the absence of scheduled preventive maintenance, the unavailability of ...
Police arrest two suspected vandals, recover stolen items
The police said the suspects confessed to the crime.
Police commissioner tasks journalists on effective crime, court reporting
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, gave the charge at a symposium on effective crime and ...
Uba Sani approves ₦810m for 4,050 Kaduna vocational training graduates
The graduates were trained in 14 trade areas, including electrical installation, welding and aluminium fabrication, computer hardware repairs and maintenance ...
CAFWCL Qualifiers: Edo Queens beat ASEC Mimosas, reach next round
The result takes Edo Queens to six points from two matches, putting the Nigerian champions in a strong position to ...
Anambra PDP chairperson resigns
Chidi Chidebe announced his resignation in a letter dated 27 August and addressed to the chairman of the PDP's Interim ...
Tinubu orders comprehensive football reform after Gusau’s resignation
President Tinubu said the proposed reform would address longstanding weaknesses in the administration and development of the sport.
₦700,000 to find love? Pastor Okonkwo’s matchmaking platform sparks outrage
Mentor To Marry offers Christian singles mentoring, assessments and matchmaking, but critics are questioning its pricing after Mr Okonkwo lamented ...
Casino pages found on INEC website raise concerns over access to election body’s digital infrastructure
Archived links reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES confirmed that the pages were published under the Commission’s domain.
Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III: A Sultan for all seasons, By Azu Ishiekwene
The Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar Sa'ad III Abubakar III has done more for inter-faith unity and understanding than any Muslim ...
UK court confirms rape, four other sexual offence charges against Poco Lee
Snaresbrook Crown Court says the Nigerian dancer is due back in court on 15 September.
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Gusau defends NFF record, reveals why he resigned
In what amounted to a final defence of his administration, Mr Gusau highlighted developments in coaching education, domestic league administration, ...
How Remi Tinubu’s visit put Ogun’s governance gains in sharp focus, By Kayode Akinmade
Within the space of a day, the First Lady commissioned the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate and the Gateway Medical Centre ...
Police intensify rescue operation for abducted Niger villagers
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Victor Olaiya, ...
Cocaine Allegations: Judge orders NDLEA to produce detained KC Luxury in court
This comes amid a subsisting order issued by another Federal High Court judge granting a 30-day extension of the order ...
Over 7,000 people kidnapped across Nigeria, Boko Haram got 90% of ransom — Report
SBM Intelligence, a research think tank, said about 7,825 people were kidnapped in one year, with at least N7.78 billion ...
Eight killed, eight abducted in Zamfara highway attack as police report operations in Katsina, Kebbi
Eight travellers were killed and eight others abducted in an attack on the Gusau-Funtua highway in Zamfara, while police in ...
NHRC demands arrest of Abuja council chairperson over ‘vote APC or relocate’ threat
Mr Shekwolo’s remark is the latest in a series of controversial, insensitive rhetorics canvassing votes for the APC ahead of ...
Alleged Cocaine Offences: Court grants 30-day extension of KC Luxury’s detention
The judge fixed a date in September for report of investigation by the NDLEA.
UNCCD Deputy Secretary speaks on key issues shaping COP17 negotiations in Mongolia
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), Andrea Meza, has expressed optimism that countries ...
Bolt resumes operations at Nigerian airports after Keyamo’s intervention
The development comes after the Minister of Aviation directed FAAN to urgently address concerns over airport transport fares and e-hailing ...
Police invite VDM to provide evidence after alleging officers aid kidnappers
VeryDarkMan made this claim during a panel session at the ongoing 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in ...
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Tinubu tells NLNG to turn gas flaring into economic benefit for Nigerians
“My major concern is the domestic utilisation, where you must be able to take out the flaring and convert potential ...
Gusau confirms resignation as NFF president
Mr Gusau announced his decision at a press conference at the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
