The Nigerian equities market began the week with a massive N977 billion profit for investors on Monday, December 30, 2024 on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). This follows a surge in the share prices of...

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The alleged abductions followed anti-government protests that started in June this year.

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2024 has been an exciting year for Nollywood. Filmmakers have brought us stories that made us laugh, cry, and cheer, with our favourite actors and fresh faces lighting up the screen. As the year winds down and we prepare...

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The year 2024 was a spectacular one for Nigeria when it comes to sports. There were many highs and lows throughout the year, and in this report, Ripples Nigeria’s Ben Ugbana pens down key moments and events that shaped...

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Telecommunication companies under the aegis of The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have warned that its members may begin to shed services amid the clamour for an upward review of tariffs in the sector. The association...

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Nollywood actress and box office star Funke Akindele has achieved another remarkable milestone as her latest film, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grosses over N1 billion within three weeks. In a post on X.com on Monday, Akindele revealed that ‘Everybody Loves...

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed joy at the resumption of operations at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) in Delta State. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Monday confirmed the resumption of operations at the...

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The Federal Republic of Nigeria commiserates with the Government and People of the Republic of Korea, particularly families of the victims of the unfortunate crash of Jeju Air Flight that occurred on Sunday, 29th December. A statement by the...

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in...

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented the sum of three billion Naira (3,000,000,000) to over 2,381 direct beneficiaries in over 170 groups from 80 communities impacted by climate change under the Community Revolving Fund of the Agro-climate...

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Popular Lagos female Disc Jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola, a.k.a DJ Kulet, has announced separation from her husband, Ohis Emmanuel, a.k.a Benjamin, over alleged infidelity after eight months of marriage. DJ Kulet also called out Benjamin over alleged sexual predatory tendencies...

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The attack occurred in deep water outside the designated swimming zone near the jetties.

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One of the bands popularly known as Calas Vegas Carnival has won the 2024 Carnival Calabar, Africa’s most prominent 12km street party in Cross River. The band that won in 2023 again won the contest after competing with six...

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former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia Carter Centre

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Ikorodu City defeated Sunshine Stars 2-1 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. Shola Adelani had given Ikorodu City the lead before Chigozie Iwundu equalised in first half stoppage...

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This initiative acknowledges the dedication and hard work of the Zamfara workforce by providing them with extra financial support during the holiday season. The post Governor Lawal approves 13th month salary for Zamfara workers appeared first on Premium Times...

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Adding to its triumphs at LAIF, Insight Publicis shone at the Women in Marketing Communications Awards (WIMCA), where it was named Most Outstanding Creative Advertising Agency in Gender Inclusion The post Insight Publicis sweeps 2024 LAIF Awards, named Agency...

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Liverpool put up a superfine performance in London to thrash West Ham in a Premier League encounter on Sunday. The Reds sealed a 5-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Luiz Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo...

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The plane was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members when it landed at Muan International Airport and went up in flames. The post Plane crash at South Korean airport claims 179 lives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Mr Yusuf offered automatic employment for graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical, and other health-related fields. The post Kano governor offers employment to foreign scholarship graduates appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Manchester City cruised to a 2-0 victory against Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland. The victory ensured that the defending champions left the King Power Stadium with all three points, bouncing...

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The National Hospital Abuja has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a middle-aged man who was brought to its Trauma ICU on December 21, 2024, as an unidentified patient. According to a statement on Sunday via X...

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President Iham Aliyev says Moscow initially tried to "cover up" its role in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash.

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Jake Okechukwu Effoduh is an assistant professor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada. He read more ‘I envision a world where technological advancements are harnessed to promote the well-being of every individual’

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Sharaa says it could take three years to write a constitution and longer to establish voting integrity.

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Originally published: 17 September 2019 Author: Marc Randolph Genre: Biography Numbers of pages 320 Reviewer: Kenneth Athekame In the tradition read more ‘That will never work’

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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, said he will apply Senator Godswill Akpabio’s developmental template in Akwa Ibom to build a new Edo. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua,...

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Oswald Osaretin Guobadia is one of Africa’s foremost Digital Evangelists. A seasoned Business Transformation Expert with experience in helping organisations read more Nigeria must focus on a comprehensive strategy to drive its digital future – Guobadia

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…To establish export cluster for cashew, shea butter The Oyo State Executive Council meeting has approved the Business-Enabling Reforms Action read more Oyo ends year with strategy for economic boost

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The mogul who created Cablevision also owned Madison Square Garden, and the Knicks and Rangers sports teams.

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A Jerusalem court hearing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has postponed hearings set for next week as Netanyahu undergoes a prostate operation on Sunday. NAN reports that the hearings will now be held on January 6 and...

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The Enugu State Government in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have conducted a simulation exercise at read more Enugu govt, FAAN conduct simulation exercise at Akanu Ibiam International Airport

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These couples gave us plenty to discuss, from red-carpet moments to sweet public displays of affection, leaving single pringles to watch in awe. The post Veekee James, Davido, Moses Bliss, other most-talked-about 2024 celebrity weddings appeared first on Premium...

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Amanda Bynes made an appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency over the weekend where she met the hip hop legend and shared details with him about a project she's working on. Vegas sources tell TMZ ... Amanda was...

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Produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom, Dear Kaffy – Kike’s Story is the captivating tale of Kikelomo Olota, a 35-year-old single woman navigating life, love, and societal expectations in Lagos. The post ‘Dear Kaffi’ returns, ushers Lagosians into...

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The Boeing passenger jet that crashed over the weekend killing hundreds was reportedly warned of a bird strike minutes before it attempted an emergency landing. According to the country's Transport Ministry, air traffic controllers alerted the crew…

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Andi Dorfman was hospitalized over the weekend, just days after giving birth to her first baby after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency. The former "Bachelorette" star posted on her Instagram Story on Saturday saying a week after giving…

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As the final Sunday of 2024 dawns upon us, it’s almost impossible not to pause and reflect. This day feels significant—a time to recount the moments, big and small, that defined our year. Perhaps you’re sitting in church, surrounded...

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Keanu Reeves is a lucky man as police have arrested a suspect who stole three expensive pieces of jewelry from the actor and the items turned up half way around the world. According to CNN Chile, police in Chile...

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Looking for some style inspiration on how to rock your bubus effortlessly? Veekee James has just the perfect looks to inspire you.. The fashion designer recently stepped out for two occasions, showing us how versatile and chic bubus can...

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A round-up of top entertainment stories you might have missed last week. The post Asake’s YBNL split, VDM’s N180m prank, Gideon Okeke vs Jim Iyke, other ent news last week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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In my piece of last week, I made a tangential reference to the place of African magic in modern matters. It was in the discussion of the calamity that befell Nigeria a few days to Christmas. Ibadan, the capital...

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Sudan’s civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to inflict misery on the country’s population, fuelling a massive humanitarian disaster and driving over 12 million people from their homes. 

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Opposition leader Succes Masra's Transformateurs party and several other parties boycotted

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Controversial activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has claimed that his non-governmental organisation’s (NGO) account was hacked, resulting in the theft of over N180 million. In October, Otse launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, which received significant...

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's intervention in Mozambique has been welcomed by many in the country.

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The Oluwo of Iwo, in Osun State, King Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has drummed support for the introduction of Sharia law in South-West states. The monarch insisted that the practice has been existing in Yoruba land for very long time, adding...

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Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned killings of some Nigerians across the country by unknown gunmen. Obi’s statement is coming, after a Catholic priest, Rev Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, was murdered along...

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