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Court orders police officer’s arrest in criminal trial

The judge ordered the police officer's arrest for her repeated absence from court. The post Court orders police officer’s arrest in criminal trial appeared firs...

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CBN orders banks to freeze accounts linked to six terrorism financing suspects

Under the directive, financial institutions are required to immediately screen existing customers, beneficial owners, and all incoming and outgoing transactions...

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Stakeholders demand green jobs policy to tackle youth unemployment, climate risks in Akwa Ibom

Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom have called on the state government to provide a climate change policy, a dedicated green jobs framework, and new financing mechanisms...

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Building collapses in Lagos barely 24 hours after similar tragedy in Port Harcourt

The collapse in Lagos occurred less than a day after a similar incident in Port Harcourt, raising fresh concerns over building safety and regulatory enforcement...

Advocacy group urges men to turn support for girls’ education into action

The report explores how men and boys can help challenge restrictive social norms, support education policies and create environments that enable girls to enrol...

That Amaechi may not end up a tragic hero, By Majeed Dahiru

Following the successful conclusion of the opposition African Democratic Congress’ (ADC) presidential primary election, which expectedly threw up former vice Pr...

CISLAC, HEDA condemn assault of Sowore, Kaduna mob killing

The groups said eyewitnesses gave account of how Mr Sowore was allegedly dragged and manhandled by security personnel in the presence of lawyers, supporters and...

VIDEO: How woman disguised as nurse attempted to abduct newborns

The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened at Divine Mercy Hospital, a private facility in Awada, an urban community in Idemili North Local Government Area...

Access Holdings announces retirement of executive director

Access Holdings said she also contributed to the institutional development of the group across various leadership capacities during her tenure. The post Access...

EXCLUSIVE: After denial, ex-Minister Uche Nnaji appeals court ruling ordering his arrest over forgery

Mr Nnaji’s appeal came exactly five days after he denied the existence of any order of arrest against him. The post EXCLUSIVE: After denial, ex-Minister Uche Nn...

PDP faction disowns Pantami, names Gombe governorship candidate

This comes weeks after the Nyesom Wike-led faction announced former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, as the PDP flagbearer in the st...

SSS charges ex-Plateau NBA chairman over WhatsApp post

The SSS accused Gabriel Tsenyen of making false allegations on a community WhatsApp platform that members of his community were plotting to kill him. The post S...

Fubara submits 2026–2028 spending framework as Rivers assembly reconvenes after months

The Rivers Assembly held its first sitting in more than three months on Thursday, receiving Governor Fubara's 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and si...

Zenith Bank expands Delta footprint with new branch in Osubi

The opening of the branch reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to financial inclusion by bringing world-class financial services closer to communities and businesses...

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2027: Be Prepared to struggle for power, Wike tells PDP candidates

"You must fight for it to take it. Nobody gives power, and nobody is ready to dash you power. You have to struggle for it. You have to fight for it. You don’t h...

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Supreme Court to launch electronic filing system, case management platform

The new platforms are expected to digitise key aspects of Supreme Court's operations, including the filing and management of cases. The post Supreme Court to la...

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Supreme Court disowns NBA publication on notaries’ tamper-proof seals

The Supreme Court said NBA's publication on the issuance of 'Tamper Proof Seals for Notaries Public,' should be disregarded. The post Supreme Court disowns NBA...

One killed, many trapped as five-storey building collapses in Rivers State

Three persons have been rescued alive, while emergency workers race against time amid fears that more victims remain trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed b...

How oil price volatility continues to influence Nigeria’s economic outlook

One of the clearest ways oil prices influence Nigeria’s economy is through the exchange rate. Higher oil revenues generally increase the flow of foreign currenc...

South Africa coach Hugo Broos fires back at critics after knockout qualification

For the 74-year-old, who has transformed South Africa since taking charge in 2021, the achievement carries personal significance as he approaches the twilight o...

Court convicts top NSCDC officer of job racketeering

ICPC accused the top NSCDC officer of accepting more than N4 million as an inducement to facilitate recruitment into the paramilitary agency. The post Court con...

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Lafarge unveils new corporate identity, changes name to HBM Nigeria Plc

The change to HBM Nigeria Plc reflects the company's continued evolution as one of Nigeria's leading building solutions providers, combining strong local roots...

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