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Police nab 27-yr-old suspect contracted to fight in Plateau

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The Police Command in Gombe State has arrested a 27-year-old Taraba-bound Joseph Babari contracted to fight in Plateau.
Excitement in Rivers as 500 women drawn from across the 23 LGs of the state benefit from OSSAP-SDGs, RHI empowerment programme.

Rivers: Excitement as 500 women receive OSSAP-SDGs/RHI empowerment items  

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The women could barely contain their excitement as they received a wide range of empowerment tools, including deep-chest freezers, gas…

World Press Freedom Day: NHRC advocates cautions on use of AI

Paul Dada

11 months ago

"AI tools have greatly impacted on the enjoyment of the Right to Freedom of Expression and the Media by eliminating…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday received another batch of 522 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic as part of ongoing voluntary repatriation efforts.

Flooding: Southeast govts, NEMA declare zero tolerance for silted drains

Paul Dada

11 months ago

She said that the Agency had remained proactive knowing that the 2025 Flood Prediction forecasted an early onset of rains…
Okpebholo

What we are doing with increased federal allocation – Okpebholo

Paul Dada

11 months ago

Okpebholo, while inspecting some of the ongoing road projects, expressed satisfaction with the pace of work. 
Tinubu

We will secure our forests, enhance surveillance in northwest – Tinubu

Paul Dada

11 months ago

"Investment is cowardly, and it will not go where there is banditry and terrorism. We will solve the problem together…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo says his administration is utilizing increased resources from the FAAC to develop Edo for the benefit of the residents.

How Edo govt is utilizing increased FAAC allocation – Okpebholo

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Governor who assured Edo people of transparency and accountability, said his administration will be judicious in the use of…
Nigeria takes bold step towards accelerating the implementation of SDGs with the official validation of its 2025 VNR report among others

SDGs: Nigeria validates 2025 VNR Report, launches Progress Report, Inclusive Data Plan

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The Nigeria SDGs Progress Report 2024, unveiled at the workshop, provides a detailed goal-by-goal analysis of achievements and setbacks, while…
Oluremi Tinubu

Remi Tinubu’s office empowers 500 Rivers women

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The RHI is the flagship humanitarian platform of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady; Mr Desmond Utomwen, Special Assistant Media,…
UNHCR

Funding crisis increases danger, risk for refugees – UNHCR

Paul Dada

11 months ago

“They arrive across borders traumatised, often after experiencing torture or persecution, and they need specialised support – including mental health…
Police arrest one suspect over stabbing to death of ex- chairman of Jama’are LGA of Bauchi State, Isa Wabi, and one other person found dead.

Ex-LG chair, Isa Wabi, stabbed to death in Bauchi

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Police said its preliminary investigations indicated that the attack on Wabi was carried out by two individuals identified as Ahmad…
Tinubu

Group denounces bribe, torture allegations against Seyi Tinubu

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The EAD chairman alleged that some people wee envious of the public acceptance the President’s son was gaining among the…
Tinubu

Nigeria will not surrender to terrorists -Tinubu

Paul Dada

11 months ago

Tinubu also extolled the troops' courage and commitment in confronting banditry in Katsina and other parts of the country.
Tinubu

Wike condemns “sponsored walkout” on Tinubu by Fubara’s loyalists

Paul Dada

11 months ago

The minister counselled the suspended governor to demonstrate honesty by being bold enough to tell President Tinubu, what exactly he…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departs Abuja to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the Gabon’s President-elect, Brice Nguema.

Shettima departs for Gabon to attend presidential inauguration

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Nguema, who had served as Gabon’s interim leader since August 2023, secured a decisive victory in the country’s April 12…
Hallmarks of Labour Foundation set to honour Dapo Olorunyomi, others for excellence in leadership

Hallmarks of Labour Foundation set to honour Dapo Olorunyomi, others for excellence in leadership

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

Dapo Olorunyomi, the publisher of PREMIUM TIMES, has been named as one of the distinguished recipients of the 2025 Hallmarks…
CAS Hassan Abubakar tells new pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), that earning their flying qualification was a national responsibility.

NAF graduates new pilots, prioritises national responsibility

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Abubakar gave the charge during the combined graduation ceremony of the Basic Transport Flying Course 5 and Ab-initio Students’ Pilot…
Police launch for manhunt for Chukwuebuka, alias 'Nwa Onitsha', over pistol recovered at an uncompleted building in Awka, Anambra State.

Police launch manhunt for owner of pistol recovered in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Ikenga explained that operatives from the command caught and detained three persons in connection with alleged gunrunning, when they raided…
Nigeria's biggest airline, Air Peace, says its decisions to delay, cancel or suspend flights are taken in the interest of human lives

Air Peace defends delay, cancellation of flights

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

According to the Air Peace, if weather conditions, technical parameters or operational standards fall short of safety standards, the flight…
Oyedele

Oyedele counters NLC, TUC, explains how tax reform bills will benefit workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The President, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr Festus Osifo, had declared opposition of the organised labour to the tax bills…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian youths to pressurise the National Assembly to amend the electoral law to allow for electoral collation of election result.

Atiku to youths: Put pressure on National Assembly to amend Electoral Act

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate said this while urging youths to confront the challenges facing the country’s…
President Tinubu commissions Katsina Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, where 400 brand new tractors, other implements have been assembled.

Tinubu commissions Katsina agricultural mechanization centre

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The President further announced that the Bank of Agriculture is being restructured and recapitalized to make funding accessible to farmers…
President Bola Tinubu says Federal Government will to complete the 284 kilometre Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi rail project by 2026.

FG’ll complete Kano-Maradi 284km rail project by 2026 — Tinubu

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Tinubu stated this on Friday in Katsina, at the inauguration of the Katsina State Agricultural Mechanisation Centre and a 24-kilometre…
Otti

Alleged anti-party activities: LP sets up committee to probe Otti, others

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

The decision to probe Otti, the only governor elected on the platform of the Labour Party was among the 12-point…
President Bola Tinubu says Federal Government will to complete the 284 kilometre Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi rail project by 2026.

Tinubu to Governors: Ignore critics, let your work do the talking

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

“We are committed to banishing hunger. Agriculture remains the engine of our progress — not oil. Mechanisation, irrigation, and modern…
Edo

Edo Police crush cult menace: 95 suspects arrested, deadly arsenal seized

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The arrested suspects are linked to notorious cult groups, including the Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities, known for their violent…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

Gun battle in Zamfara: Five bandit leaders killed, weapons seized by Nigerian Army

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Reinforcements from the 1 Brigade Quick Response Force and Special Forces chased down fleeing militants, recovering a lethal assortment of…
Omokri

Omokri bashes Buhari: ‘Northern Nigeria worse off after eight years of failure’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The ex-presidential aide continued: “When President Jonathan handed over power to General Buhari on May 29, 2015, no part of…
Primate Ayodele

You are a potential president: Primate Ayodele tells Ribadu

Michael Adesina

11 months ago

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has told the National Security Adviser of Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu,…
President Bola Tinubu says Federal Government will to complete the 284 kilometre Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi rail project by 2026.

Tinubu to Troops in Katsina: ‘Nigeria will not bow to terror, fear, or Treachery’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

During his official visit to the troops, Tinubu declared, “I stand before you not just as your President and Commander-in-Chief,…
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