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Premium Times US State Department mislabels Nigeria, other African countries at global AIDS conference

Nigeria was depicted as a landlocked nation in the Sahara Desert rather than in West Africa. The post US State Department mislabel...

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Premium Times The NIPSS memoir that calls out institutional bullying, By Abashi Rahab & Ibrahim Happiness

We often assume adulthood comes with an automatic claim to dignity. After years of education, professional growth and personal ach...

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Premium Times UPDATED: Tinubu tackles governors, says they’re building needless flyovers

They [governors] are taking four to five times their money. Nobody is borrowing money to pay salaries now," the president added. T...

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Premium Times China’s energy giant to boost Zamfara’s economy through renewable energy

Governor Lawal dialogued with the leadership of Chinese energy giant, GCL Group, regarding a solar power deal that is expected to...

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Premium Times Enekwechi delivers as Nigeria wins eighth gold medal at Commonwealth Games

The African record holder produced a best throw of 21.07m to edge New Zealand's Tom Walsh, who settled for silver with 21.03m, whi...

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Premium Times Retirees to exporters: NEPC’s post‑retirement empowerment drive, By Kabir Abdulsalam

The idea behind SOAR is compelling. “A worker’s last day in government should not mark the end of ambition or contribution,” the d...

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Premium Times Tomi Adeyemi distances self from ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ film, alleges behind-the-scenes antagonism

The Nigerian-American author said she left the set of the Hollywood adaptation “hyperventilating and sobbing” and has no intention...

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Premium Times ‘I dare anyone to touch my billboard’ — Doris Ogala rejects ₦150m campaign fee

“This is targeted at me. Otti is afraid of me…” The post ‘I dare anyone to touch my billboard’ — Doris Ogala rejects ₦150m campaig...

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Premium Times Abia fixes N200m for presidential campaign billboard permit

“Presidential candidates will pay N200 million, Governorship candidates will pay N150 million, Senatorial candidates will pay N100...

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Premium Times Enugu inaugurates three-man panel to investigate community crisis

The state government on Tuesday suspended the traditional ruler of the community, Christopher Nyia, over his alleged involvement i...

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Premium Times Civil War: Ohanaeze commemorates 60th anniversary of Aguiyi-Ironsi, Fajuyi’s deaths

The organisation, led by its President-General, Azuta Mbata, said the sacrifices made by the two military officers on 29 July 1966...

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Premium Times Despite Cross River budgeting billions of naira for erosion control, deadly landslides expose prevention gaps

Despite allocating N1.68 billion for erosion and flood control in 2026, Cross River faces mounting questions over disaster prepare...

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Premium Times Nigeria recorded 245 civic space violations in 2025 – WSCIJ report

The report said the findings showed that Nigeria's civic space remained under significant pressure despite the country's democrati...

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Premium Times Nigeria begins search for 2027 Oscars entry after 2026 setback

The move comes months after Nigeria declined to submit a film for the 98th Academy Awards, saying none of the entries met the requ...

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Vanguard Real Madrid sign Levante striker Espi for €25m

The striker is the fifth signing Madrid have made this summer, following Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate and Denze...

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Premium Times Court sentences woman to death for killing her husband

The woman killed her husband nine days after their marriage, the court found. The post Court sentences woman to death for killing...

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Premium Times Nigeria congratulates Colombia’s president-elect

He said Nigeria and Colombia shared a common commitment to democracy, peace and sustainable development. The post Nigeria congratu...

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Premium Times The missing link in Nigeria’s cocoa value chain, By Ibim Banigo and Raphaël de Perlinghi

The remaining work is demanding. Farms must be renewed; credit must reach viable producers and businesses; processors must secure...

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Premium Times Why we may not complete Abuja’s Millennium Tower project – Wike

He described the project, awarded during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, as a national monument with imm...

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Premium Times How Nigeria spent savings from forex, petrol subsidy removal – Oyedele

The minister explained that although the reforms generated fiscal savings, the government immediately faced higher financial oblig...

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Premium Times Tinubu dissolves presidential committee established by Obasanjo

The PIC was established in 2000 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The post Tinubu dissolves preside...

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Premium Times What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB, By Azu Ishiekwene

As Oloyede leaves office, he leaves behind a legacy of transforming one of the most lethargic public institutions into a regulator...

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Premium Times MeCure Plc ends co-CEO leadership structure, appoints new CEO, executive director

The company said the appointments will further strengthen MeCure's competitive position, accelerate sustainable growth and enhance...

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Premium Times Nigeria’s $1tn economy by 2030 not slogan but target – Oyedele

He said Nigeria had completed the difficult phase of stabilising the economy and was now focused on translating that stability int...

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