The Lagos State Government has announced the 2025 edition of its annual end-of-year fiesta, the Greater Lagos Countdown. The event, set to take place across five major locations in the state — Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island, and Epe...

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a revised Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) operating in the country in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and accountability. This is an addendum to its Order...

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the official said the strategic partnership will enable Jigawa State Government to consolidate its earlier 7.5% shareholding to 10% in the company. The post Jigawa govt acquires 10% stake at KEDCO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Kristen Bell is wrapping up 2024 with a charitable gesture ... donating a serious chunk of change to those needing help with their medical bills. Here's the skinny ... the "Frozen" star connected with Instagram personality Tommy Marcus (AKA...

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers, says it exceeded its revenue target for 2024 by generating read more Onne: Customs, exceeds revenue target, rakes N634bn

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Social media commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, has confessed that his recent claim of a ₦180 million theft from his NGO account was fabricated to “teach people a lesson.” In a video posted on his...

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Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to fostering peace, stability, and regional harmony in West Africa, expressing concern over recent remarks read more Nigeria restates commitment to peace amid tensions with Niger

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The Nigerian equities market closed the year in red as investors lost N136 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows a dip in the share prices of stocks like ETERNA, UNION DICON, and CHAMPION BREWERIES amongst...

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The Nigerian Armed Forces says they prevented oil theft estimated at over N68 billion and killed 10,937 terrorists in major read more Military kills over 10,000 terrorists, stops oil theft worth N68bn in 2024

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Mr Tijani Rabe, narcotic commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun Command, says having rehabilitation centres in the state read more NDLEA seeks rehab centres for drug addicts

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No catalyst for horse racing's growth is more crucial at the moment than the revenue that comes from gambling. 

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A boxing referee turned into a human punching bag on Tuesday ... getting hit in the face multiple times as he tried to break up the action -- but surprisingly, he took it all like a champ!! It happened...

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Music has a way of defining moments, and in 2024, the world was vibing to anthems that broke records, inspired dance challenges, and dominated streaming platforms. These aren’t just songs—they’re the soundtracks of our lives this year. From TikTok...

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Nigeria’s healthcare system has been shaped by decades of dependency on imported pharmaceuticals, vaccines and even basic diagnostic tools. The post How Nigeria plans to reduce dependence on imported drugs – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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The S&P has surged nearly 24% this year, on pace for its second consecutive annual gain above 20%.

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Joe Budden was charged earlier this month ... after authorities claimed his neighbor saw him outside their apartment on Ring Camera footage -- completely naked. According to court documents obtained by TMZ ... Budden was charged on December 4...

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The crypto market has the wind in its sails as 2025 kicks off, especially given the current macro and political backdrop, according to Grayscale's Zach Pandl.

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In a surprising interview, Nigerian singer Odumodublvck disclosed that music has not had a significant positive impact on his life. He described music as a “reliable friend” but emphasized that he does not love music. According to Odumodublvck, music...

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The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future.

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Renowned music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has addressed the long-standing rumor that he was responsible for the breakup of Plantashun Boiz. In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Ogungbe, also known as Baba...

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Tribune Online Reverse suspension of Edo LG chairmen, PDP urges Tinubu, IGP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State Chapter, on Tuesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Agbetokun, and the traditional institutions to...

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The pair were married for two years - but it has taken four times that time to reach a divorce deal.

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There will be multiple days of ceremonies and services in Washington DC and Georgia to honour the former president.

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Kim Kardashian's boots are made for walking, instead of rolling around on her blinged-out mobility scooter ... 'cause she shared a bunch of sweet family photos from her holidays -- and, it looks like her broken foot has healed....

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Bello Turji is a notorious terrorist and bandit leader operating in North-western Nigeria, particularly Zamfara and Sokoto states. The post Bello Turji’s “a dead man walking,” Nigerian military says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Expectations are high as singles from these albums are already making the rounds. The post Five most-anticipated Afrobeats albums of 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Yaoundé — An uneasy calm hangs over Chad, where the opposition is calling for an immediate end to the country’s transitional government and the cancellation of the Dec. 29 general elections, which the opposition says were highly boycotted. Chad's elections...

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The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the restoration of long time abandoned refinery in Warri, Delta State. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, announced...

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Tribune Online Gov Makinde pays 13th month salary to Oyo workers Governor Seyi Makinde fulfilled his promise to pay Oyo State workers their 13th-month salary. The much-anticipated payment notification lit up workers’ phones on the evening of Monday, December...

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Tribune Online 2026: Ekiti youths endorse Oyebanji for second term A group under the aegis of BAO Youth Ambassadors has endorsed the governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office ahead of the 2026 governorship...

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Tribune Online ‘Mass defection of opposition lawmakers to APC not healthy for Nigerian democracy’ The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has said that the mass defection of lawmakers to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)...

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Former governor of Osun State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Adebisi Akande, has urged tertiary institutions to stop producing graduates that cannot add value to the economy. Akande noted that such was necessary to avert...

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The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned the military’s airstrike on Silame community in Sokoto State, which claimed 10 lives and left several others injured. The forum also called for a probe into the attack and equal compensation for affected...

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The UN refugee agency, UNHCR is deeply alarmed by the ongoing situation in Mozambique, where post-election unrest has forced thousands to flee their homes, including to seek safety in neighbouring countries. 

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Nigerian actor and singer, Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, on Sunday, hosted a ‘Singles Hookup Matchmaking End-of-the-year Party’ at the Raddison Blu Hotel, in the GRA Ikeja area of Lagos State. The free-entry event saw a large...

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Controversial social media activist Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has revealed that Nigeria’s entertainment industry thrives on controversy. VeryDarkMan made this revelation while admitting that he fabricated the story of missing N180million from the account of his NGO....

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The leader of the official opposition did not attend the meeting as he is currently in Europe.

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A Kano State lawmaker, Mustapha Ghali, has revealed that he was approached by a fellow lawmaker from the South to support President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, with the assurance that Kano State would benefit alongside Lagos. However, Ghali...

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has disclosed that the federal government is planning to achieve a target of three million barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil production by 2025. This would be made possible with...

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has issued additional Order to the electricity distribution companies in the country to ensure compliance with the Key Performance Indicators. These include accountability by the management of the distribution companies, increased operational performance,...

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Ogun has joined the league of states in the country that have created their electricity market, bringing the number to nine states. This follows order by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC transferring regulatory oversight of the electricity market...

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Big Brother Naija Season 8 winner, Kellyrae, has responded to critics who claim he did not deserve the N100 million grand prize, calling such opinions unwise. Speaking during a podcast hosted by former BBNaija housemate Adekunle Olopade, Kellyrae addressed...

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The truck had missed a bridge and fell into a river and that the road had many bends.

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JARWENG, SOUTH SUDAN — Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker Jimmy Carter spent nearly four decades waging war to eliminate an ancient parasite plaguing the world's poorest people. Rarely fatal but searingly painful and debilitating, Guinea worm disease infects people who drink water...

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Paris — French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrived Monday in the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte to unveil a recovery plan three weeks after Cyclone Chido brought devastation. Bayrou, recently appointed prime minister, also updated the death toll to 39...

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Bamako, Mali — A Malian court jailed a political figure Monday for making critical remarks about the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso, a legal source and his family said.  Issa Kaou N'Djim, who previously supported Malian junta leader Assimi...

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Chelsea were dealt a huge blow by Ipswich as the Blues fell to a 2-0 defeat in their Premier League clasb on Monday night. It was Liam Delap whose exceptional goal-scoring display helped Ipswich earn their first home win...

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Funke Akindele’s new film “Everybody Loves Jenifa“ has made history as the fastest Nollywood movie to hit the one billion mark in 19 days, confirming Funke Akindele as Nigeria’s highest-grossing producer and director. FilmOne Entertainment announced the achievement on...

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