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INTERVIEW: What Nigerians should expect in the next four years under Buhari – SGF
The SGF says the government is committed to creating cattle ranches to check clashes between herders and farmers.
How card readers made it possible for me to be president – Buhari
The president said this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, published in its Special Print Edition.
Islamic State admits killing Nigerian Army commander, other soldiers
The Nigerian Army 158 Battalion came under attack from insurgents on Wednesday.
Malabu Scandal: Drama as Eni officials decline to give evidence
Only a former Eni official, among the Eni defendants, agreed to testify.
MoC Grand Prix: Top Nigerian athletes set for action in Lagos
Athletes based in Nigeria have been starved of competition.
INTERVIEW: Our roles in the controversial Malabu OPL 245 saga – Ex-Minister Adoke
Adoke: “I am not on political exile. I am not a politician. I was a professional in government. So, when people call me a politician, I laugh.”
Nigeria, other African nations show poor progress in tackling Hepatitis — WHO
A new report says only Uganda, Rwanda and Cabo Verde out of the 47 African countries are on track to eliminating the deadly disease.
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Kano commission insists Emir Sanusi culpable in alleged N3.4 billion misappropriation
The commission says the emir tried to stop its work.
No more ‘wife of the president’, I’m now First Lady – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari said her new title would take effect immediately.
We don’t have a server, INEC replies Atiku at tribunal
INEC and APC have asked the tribunal to dismiss the PDP and Mr Abubakar’s petition.
APC asks court to strike out Atiku’s suit on account of ‘non-citizenship’
Mr Abubakar’s legal team dismisses the allegations in court.
Senate rejects motion seeking to debate Buhari’s Democracy Day speech
The majority of the lawmakers voted against the motion
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EDITORIAL: NBC Vs. DAAR Communications: What all parties should do
Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act, which was enacted by the military.
Eight killed in autocrash along Lagos-Ibadan highway
An official said the container of the hook of the truck fell on two buses, while other vehicles rammed into one another.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Oshoala scores as Super Falcons beat South Korea
Nigeria got a convincing result that prepares them for a final group game against France.
Buhari renames Abuja stadium after Abiola
Moshood Abiola won the 1993 presidential election that was cancelled by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida.
INTERVIEW: Banditry could be worse than Boko Haram – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation gives a scorecard of the Buhari administration in the last four years.
Why Atiku is right to challenge Buhari’s reelection in court — Jonathan
The former president also speaks on his legacy in a reflective interview for PREMIUM TIMES’s special magazine about Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.
PROFILE: Omo-Agege, alleged mace snatcher who emerged deputy Senate president
Polling 68 votes from the 107 senators, who voted, the controversial lawmaker emerged victorious, defeating the immediate past occupant of the post, who scored 37 votes.
LGA Funds: Court deals another blow to state governors
A constitutional row over control of local government funds has been brewing between the financial intelligence outfit and 36 governors.
Gbajabiamila wins House Speaker seat
Mr Gbajabiamila, who was supported by the ruling APC, beat his rival with more than 200 votes.
Buhari govt driving Nigeria towards disaster, instability — Obasanjo
The former president’s comments are published in a special magazine by PREMIUM TIMES to commemorate Nigeria’s 20 years of democracy.
LIVE UPDATES: Nigeria’s Rep. members elect new Speaker, Deputy
The race would be a straight fight between former house leader Femi Gbajabiamila and Umar Bago.
Omo-Agege, lawmaker who allegedly led thugs to steal mace, emerges Deputy Senate President
Mr Omo-Agege is still enmeshed in an allegation of aiding the invasion of the Senate chamber in 2018.
PROFILE: Crossing many hurdles, Ahmed Lawan, former lecturer, becomes Senate president
Mr Lawan, a former lecturer, gets 79 votes to defeat Ali Ndume, his closest rival.