Hours later, early Monday morning, another group of gunmen invaded Kairu Community in Zugu District, killing two residents and abducting an unspecified number of people.

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According to the review, MTN users now pay N7,500 for 20GB of data, which amounts to 10.7% of the national minimum wage. 

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My attention has been drawn to the interview granted by Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Monday evening. If my silence wouldn’t risk being construed as consent, I would have ignored him. I am too...

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Nigeria took a step closer on Monday to conducting a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components. The nation last held a census in November 2006. President Bola Tinubu, at a meeting at the Statehouse...

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The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has proposed a National Tourism Summit to discuss strategies for advancing Nigeria’s tourism industry.  The group proposed when they paid a courtesy call on the  Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and...

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The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has officially inaugurated the Newly Nominated members of the NTAC-Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at a formal ceremony held at the NTAC Conference Room on February 20, 2025. The Inauguration was conducted by...

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The South-South Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party has reelected Dan Orbih as its chairman. The election took place in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday during the party’s zonal congress. Chairman of the electoral committee Vita Abba said...

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Atalanta manager, Gian Gasperini, has stated that his intention was not to offend Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, with his penalty miss remark after the club crashed out of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. He stated this on...

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The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were killed and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area...

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The Premier League released a statement on Saturday explaining why a penalty was not awarded against Manchester United at the end of their 2-2 draw at Everton. Referee Andy Madley had initially pointed to the spot after Ashley Young...

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Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a massive blow as the 10-man Gunners were beaten 1-0 at home by lowly West Ham on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen headed in the only goal just before half-time, and an injury-hit Arsenal had...

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Saturday revealed that about 11,000 shops have been sealed and 40 people arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on substandard and counterfeit medicines. The Director-General of NAFDAC,...

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The Akwa Ibom State commissioner of police, Baba Azare, has commended operatives of the command for rescuing kidnap victims and recovering one Lexus RX 350 SUV. A statement issued by the command spokesperson, Timfon John, said the victim was...

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The medical expert noted that the frequency of these checkups largely depends on factors such as age, overall health, and individual risk The post PT Health Watch: Why routine medical check-ups are essential for everyone- Expert appeared first on...

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Nigeria and Japan strengthened their bilateral energy partnership following the visit of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and a high-level delegation to Japan. The Director of Promotion and Outreach at the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Mutari Ibrahim, disclosed...

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The Osun State LG election commenced in various areas today, with security personnel deployed to strategic locations to maintain order.  read more Osun LG election underway amidst security presence

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ECOWAS Commission and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have joined forces to combat. read more ECOWAS, CDD join forces to tackle disinformation threatening democracy

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says over 11,000 shops have been sealed and 40 individuals arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. The director-general of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed...

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The entire nation came together in grief and remembrance as the funeral of the late Jeremiah Useni, took place on Saturday.  read more Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

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Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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Tunis, Tunisia – Canaan Queens, players of the Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar, have arrived Tunisia through Casablanca, Morocco, for the 2025 finals of the African Clubs Championship taking place in Tunis. Canaan Table Tennis Club of Calabar...

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Niger Command has confirmed the death of 12 persons and multiple injuries in an accident on the Agaie-Lapai Highway. The state FRSC sector commander, Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed this to newsmen in Minna on...

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The players will compete against prominent Qatari teams including Al'rayyan, Al'Dohen, and Al'sahel. The post Katsina Football Academy players head to Qatar for scouting tournament appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Thirty-eight-year-old man along with his friend, 30-year-old, are being detained for prosecution by the Police Command, Lagos State, for allegedly defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old step daughter. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement made...

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NEPZA has reassured operators and enterprises within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) that the proposed 2024 Tax Reform Bills. read more Tax reform bills won’t harm Free Trade Zones, NEPZA assures stakeholders

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Mr Abacha junior in a short message on Facebook praised his late father, describing him as a leader whose legacy remains strong despite continued criticism. The post ‘It’s envy’, Abacha’s son speaks on ‘father’s legacy’ after Babangida’s book launch...

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…next time you hear sugar being demonised, demand context. Sugar sitting on grocery shelves, in refrigerators, or in pantries doesn’t stimulate insulin — only its consumption does. And like anything in metabolism, the issue isn’t sugar itself, but chronic...

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 Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the political elites in Nigeria will act better when citizens reject wrong things.   Jonathan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of ‘Readings on Election Security Management’ and ‘Selected Readings in...

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Son of General Sani Abacha, Nigeria’s former military ruler, Sadiq Abacha, has expressed admiration for his late father, stating that his leadership remains significant despite persistent scrutiny.   Sadiq, in a Facebook post on Saturday, suggested that his father...

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked President Bola Tinubu to establish a department to oversee presidential libraries.   Jonathan spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the launch of the book titled: ‘A Journey in Service’ authored by Ibrahim Babangida,...

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