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18:50 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Police fire tear gas at pensioners protesting arrears at Lagos House
Monday's protest at Lagos House has now added a new dimension to the dispute, with the pensioners questioning the decision to use teargas to disperse them.
18:36 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Umohette celebrates 20th career win, hails Anthony Joshua, Itauma
Umohette thanked God, his family, promoter Erik Fleming, co-promoter Monte Ekott, boxing fans and his supporters in Nigeria and the United States for backing his comeback journey…
18:36 UTC
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A leadership lesson for Nigeria from Dolly Parton, By Dakuku Peterside
Dolly Parton has never governed a state, controlled a public budget, or commanded the machinery of government. Yet her life offers Nigeria a timely lesson: leadership is measured not by the grandeur of office, the…
17:53 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Aston Villa sign Imuran as Nigeria defender eyes bigger stage
The move gives Imuran a fresh platform to compete at a higher level and potentially strengthen her claim for increased involvement with the Super Falcons…
17:44 UTC
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APGA sweeps Anambra LG polls, wins 21 chairmanship seats
An opposition candidate in the local election alleged that his agents and party members were barred at gunpoint from entering the polling units or monitoring the process on Saturday.
17:32 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
“The Bako of Zereshé”: Building a world beyond the ordinary
Dexter Loko has crafted an Afro-inspired work that is as intellectually engaging as it is entertaining, inviting readers to reflect on themes of identity, courage, and the burdens of power. If you enjoyed Nnedi…
17:30 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Terrorism: 57 primary schools shut, 80 students in captivity in Borno LGA – Official
Askira-Uba’s education authority says 20 schools were shut after a recent security crisis.
17:11 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
“We needed that win to stay in the fight” — Fizdale hails D’Tigers’ Cape Verde masterclass
With the qualification campaign entering a decisive phase, Fizdale’s message to his players was straightforward: get the fifth victory and remain in contention…
17:02 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead
A statement issued by the palace says the traditional ruler died on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, the state capital.
16:47 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Dogs attack telecom technician during installation work
The technician was rushed to the hospital after the attack.
16:40 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Nigeria’s economy grows 4.43% in Q2 2026 — NBS
Nigeria’s economy expanded faster in the second quarter of 2026, supported by improved performances in the oil and non-oil sectors, although industrial growth slowed compared with a year earlier.
16:31 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Wanted over alleged coup plot, Sylva quits APC, says Nigerians will vote against Tinubu in 2027
“I am fully aware that my actions may invite a redoubled witch hunt against me and my associates, but that is a risk I am willing to take,” the former governor of Bayelsa said.
16:21 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
EFCC recovered N1.23trn, $684.48m in 34 months — Olukoyede
Mr Olukoyede said 14,476 petitions investigated by the EFCC ended up in court, while the commission secured 10,872 convictions.
16:15 UTC
Premium Times · Nigeria
Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany angry with Akwa Ibom council chairperson over poor road
Akwa Ibom’s Itu LGA received N9.46bn in FAAC allocations under Chairperson Ubong Nkutt, but Ambassador Ita Enang is questioning the council’s spending and the state of infrastructure, including roads, while fiscal…
16:03 UTC
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Nigeria’s bank financing may be fuelling environmental harm in Niger Delta – Fair Finance Coalition
Civil society groups have challenged Nigerian banks to take responsibility for the environmental and human rights consequences of projects they fund, particularly in oil-producing communities where livelihoods are being…

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