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PREMIUM TIMES publisher, others to question ex-Abacha intelligence chief after decades of silence

For more than 30 years, Frank Omenka has remained one of the most talked-about yet...

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Xenophobia: Anti-migrant myths that have been allowed to fester in South Africa

As countries mark World Refugee Day on 20 June, antagonism towards foreigners globally is at...

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ANALYSIS: One million voters, same outcome? Inside Ekiti 2026 governorship race

Ekiti State will head into the 20 June off-cycle governorship election with its largest voter...

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Nigeria Police Force gets new spokesperson

The Nigeria Police Force has announced a change in its public relations leadership, with Iniedu...

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Another Nigerian nursing student found dead in hostel

A 23-year-old nursing student in Anambra State has been found dead in her off-campus hostel...

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Police probe death of 13-year-old student in Kano

The policeare investigating the death of Maimuna Salisu, a 13-year-old junior secondary school boarding student...

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Gunmen kill district head in Plateau ambush

Gunmen have killed the district head of Gwande, Saf Samuel Alaket, in an ambush inPlateau...

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Otedola acquires N29.6 billion shares in First HoldCo, taking his stake to 20.4%

Billionaire tycoon Femi Otedola has acquired 672.9 million new shares in financial services groupFirst HoldCo...

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Stop giving publicity to terrorists, information minister urges Nigerian media

The Minister of Information and National Orientation,Mohammed Idris,has urged Nigerian media organisations to stop giving...

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Police speak on how lover killed married woman, leaving body inside culvert

The police in Anambra State say they have arrested two men suspected of killing a...

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Arresting journalists not the answer to media-security disputes, IPI tells Nigerian authorities

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has urged security agencies to abandon arrests, detention and...

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Police arrest nine over alleged armed robbery, murder

TheNiger State Police Commandsays it has arrested nine suspects for alleged armed robbery, culpable homicide...

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NEC approves N83.2bn to tackle flooding, climate-related emergencies

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for interventions to mitigate the impact...

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#EkitiDecides2026: How we’ll secure Ekiti gov poll, check vote buying – Police

The police have said measures have been taken to curb voter inducement and vote-buying during...

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Court pronounces First Foundation Hospital’s founder’s sole lawful widow, rejects former beauty queen’s spousal...

TheLagos State High Courtin Ikeja has declared Adenike Ajayi as the sole lawful widow of...

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SSS backs trust fund bill, urges ban on foreign donations, governance reforms

TheState Security Service(SSS) has expressed support for a proposed legislation to establish a dedicated Trust...

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APC Primary: Reps suspend probe of NILDS DG over lack of evidence

TheHouse of RepresentativesCommittee on Legislative Library, Research and Documentation has suspended further consideration of a...

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Tears as Nollywood Actor Alex Ekubo is buried in Abia (PHOTOS)

The 40-year-old movie star, popularly known as ‘Chief Ikuku’, was buried at his family residence...

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#EkitiDecides2026: ADC, Ekiti govt bicker over access to state-owned property

The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the Ekiti State Government recently blocked...

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Keyamo speaks on China-Enugu cargo flights

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria is negotiating direct cargo flight...

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