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The state government also announced the immediate suspension of the NSCDC State Commandant, Suberu Aniviye, and his team to allow for an impartial investigation into the incident.
Premium Timesby Jibrin Ibrahim26d ago
It was difficult to understand how our president, Bola Tinubu, would go and beg President Trump to shoot missiles into Nigeria on Christmas evening last year, allegedly to kill Islamist terrorists.
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai26d ago
The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, said Nigeria can afford a N500,000 monthly minimum wage by cutting government waste, recovering unpaid oil royalties...
Premium Timesby Pearl Matibe26d ago
Nigeria’s participation in an African senior-enlisted forum reflects an investment in the soldiers, professional systems, and relationships needed to manage cross-border threats.
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole26d ago
About 20 people, including women and children, are feared trapped after a mining pit collapsed in Mayo Kam community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Thursday.
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii26d ago
The Niger State Government has constituted a committee of inquiry to determine the cause of the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps...
Premium Timesby Manasseh Mbachii26d ago
Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps...
Premium Timesby Aaron Cole26d ago
The police are investigating the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State.
Premium Timesby Chinagorom Ugwu26d ago
The police in Imo State, Nigeria’s South-east, say they have arrested two suspected terrorists allegedly involved in a foiled attack on Agwa Divisional Police Headquarters in August.
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These unfolding scenarios deserve some careful introspection. I believe that the Progressive Governors are neither lazy nor collectively fraudulent.
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that Nigeria’s banking sector is now stronger and more resilient, while assuring Nigerians that the insecurity confronting the country will soon be...
Premium Timesby Gbemidepo Popoola26d ago
Moses Aduku, Nigeria U-20 women’s coach believes England paid the price for underestimating the Falconets after his side produced a commanding 3-0 victory over the Young Lionesses in their Round of...
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Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria (FOPSHAN) have reiterated their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 They made the declaration on Thursday...
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On Thursday, an International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris issued an award in favour of Nigeria, rejecting the claims in the...
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday inaugurated the State Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections, charging members to immediately...
Premium Timesby ekeminiatai26d ago
I first crossed paths with Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs—fondly known to many of us as Uncle Olu Jacobs in 1978.
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has announced the death of one of its senior members, Mike Odiakose, after an illness.
Premium Timesby Mohammed Lere26d ago
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increase in its allocation for the 2027 Hajj, leaving the country with a total quota of 50,000 pilgrims.
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As Nigeria inches towards the 2027 general elections, an ominous pattern is beginning to emerge. The language of politics is becoming more threatening, more intolerant and, in some cases...
Premium Timesby Abdulqudus Ogundapo27d ago
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-east have asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to apologise to the party’s governors over his comments...
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