The Central Bank of Nigeria has again clarified that the 1,000 staff members who opted out of service in December 2024 were not forced to quit their jobs. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, stated this on Friday in Abuja...

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A policeman whose identity was yet to be revealed has been arrested and detained after an accidentally discharged bullet from his gun hit and killed a young woman identified as Ifeoluwa Adekalu, in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The policeman’s...

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The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has shown excitement about the planned visit of President Bola Tinubu to Enugu State today. Ohanaeze expressed optimism for the release of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra,...

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Former military generals and security experts have urged the Federal Government to adopt strategic measures to dismantle the criminal network led by the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji, widely regarded as one of the most dangerous figures in...

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A judge has decided when Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction related to paying hush money to a read more Judge insists Trump must be sentenced in criminal case but signals no jail

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London is facing dangerously cold weather and possible snow this weekend, with health officials announcing a serious “amber” level alert read more Amber warnings for snow with ‘hazardous’ travel conditions in London

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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has paid a visit to Dele Farotimi at his Lagos residence. read more Peter Obi visits Dele Farotimi after prison release

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A senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Suleiman Kawu-Sumaila, has distributed 30 vans and 30 motorcycles to butchers and media influencers in his senatorial zone. A statement by Mr Kawu-Sumaila’s spokesman, Abbas Abbas, said the event is the 17th...

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has emphasised that the 1,000 employees who left in December 2024 chose to leave voluntarily, read more Departure of 1000 employees was not forced – CBN

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Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has explained how and why former President Umaru Yar’Adua reversed the sale of the read more Why Yar’Adua cancelled Dangote’s purchase of Port Harcourt refinery – Falana

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He said the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is established regardless of the type of alcohol. The post Alcohol consumers have increased risk of cancer – US Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday assured enhanced Federal Government support for Nasarawa State government’s agricultural programmes. Mr Shettima gave the assurance when he inaugurated the distribution of tractors, Jangwa Paddy to the 13 Local Government Chairmen and relief materials...

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted hazy weather condition from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Saturday. It anticipated a horizontal visibility range of 2km...

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Hoodlums have been attacking and killing operatives across Nigeria in recent times. The post IGP vows to deal with anyone who attacks police operatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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By Yakubu Uba, NAN — For many years Borno has been among the regressive states in Western education, a situation  worsened by over a decade of the Boko Haram insurgency. While it lasted, education, particularly at the basic level,...

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The opposition said it's time to shine a light on the disturbing priorities of those in power and to hold them accountable for their greed amidst growing economic struggles faced by the residents. The post Opposition kicks as Bauchi...

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Fighting back tears, the actress poured out her heart, urging fans to keep her in their prayers. The post TRENDING: Eniola Badmus weeps, expresses desire to have children (VIDEO) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about her desire for motherhood, urging her fans and well-wishers to keep her in their prayers. Badmus shared the emotional moment on Thursday with attendees of her Corporate Social Responsibility outreach, titled...

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., says the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation done at the...

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The Oyo Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday said 222 people lost their lives in various Road Traffic Crashes in the state in 2024. The corps disclosed this in Ibadan in its end-of-the-year statistics signed...

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The Project Coordination Office of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Projec, (HYPREP, has expressed determination to complete a significant number of its projects in 2025. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, Project Coordinator of HYPREP, made this pledge in a statement made available...

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The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, Olatunji Disu, has revealed that 140 policemen died while on active duty in 2024. He said the policemen died as a result of high blood pressure, violent protests, and other ailments. Mr...

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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has denigrated the reforms embarked upon by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. DAILY NIGERIAN reports that since assuming office in 2023, Mr Tinubu...

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Owerri, Nigeria – The name of the Catholic Priest who shot dead a teenager for using Knockout (firecracker) during mass in Imo State has been revealed as Rev. Fr. Joseph Enyinnaya. Enyinnaya, whose face has also been revealed, is...

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A wedding celebration in Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State, took a tragic turn as a bride allegedly poisoned food read more Tragedy in Jigawa as fresh bride poisons reception food

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Corruption remains a significant obstacle to progress in many African nations, eroding public trust, misallocating resources, and stalling sustainable development. read more Top 13 African governments with poor corruption performance

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Corruption thrives in secrecy, making it crucial for citizens to feel empowered to report unethical practices without fear of reprisal. read more Top 10 African countries where citizens report corruption without fear

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Kogi State, January 3, 2025 – Hon. Honorius Arome has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Hon.… The post Hon. Honorius Arome Wishes Deputy Speaker Hon. Comfort Egwuaba a Happy Birthday appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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The Osun State Police Command has apprehended a couple following allegations that the husband fatally stabbed a bishop in Osogbo. read more Osun police arrest couple as husband stabs bishop to death

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has says with its enhanced safety surveillance, the Nigerian airspace is safer now. Chris read more Nigeria’s airspace now with enhanced surveillance — NCAA

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