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REA commissions solar mini-grid to power five Lagos communities

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe, Lagos State, providing reliable electricity to five unde...

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Akwa Ibom oil communities demand action on gas flaring, host community rights

Participants at a recent workshop in Akwa Ibom State emphasised that many oil-producing communities remain unaware of their legal rights under the Petroleum Ind...

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Court of Appeal postpones hearing in ADC, other parties’ deregistration appeal

The appeal stems from a Federal High Court judgement that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the five parties. The post...

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What encounter with a South African editor taught me about Nigeria, By Azu Ishiekwene

I met him through Ferial Haffajee, a fellow judge on the CNN African Journalist of the Year panel for several years and also a fellow member of the board of the...

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JUST IN: Peter Obi finally files N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo over defamation

Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo. The post JUST IN: Peter Obi finally files N5bn lawsu...

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Katsina denies alleged sponsorship of bandits’ pilgrimage

Security analyst Bashir Kurfi claimed some notorious bandit leaders received state-backed incentives, including Hajj sponsorship, under past peace initiatives....

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Lagos deputy governor, UNILAG VC honoured at STEM awards

More than 30 women and four men received awards in recognition of their contributions to innovation, engineering, technology and scientific research. The post L...

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FG seeks to sustain COVID-19 health system gains as Global Fund’s intervention ends

Launched by the Global Fund during the pandemic, the C19RM grant was designed to help countries mitigate the impact of COVID-19 while protecting essential healt...

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Extreme heat costing poor women workers over $57 billion in earnings a year

A landmark global economic analysis, paired with a state-of-the-art heat solution cost-benefit calculator covering 11,408 cities worldwide, shows that investing...

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‘Ifeanyi Ezeokeke of ‘Ugo Shave Me’ fame bedridden for nearly 19 years’

Once one of Nollywood’s most recognisable child actors, Ifeanyi Ezeokeke, is again at the centre of public concern. The post ‘Ifeanyi Ezeokeke of ‘Ugo Shave Me’...

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Ngige’s N2.2bn Contract Fraud Trial: EFCC’s witness says NSTIF contractors fulfilled all conditions

The NSITF contracts are at the heart of the N2.2 billion fraud charges brought by EFCC against former labour minister, Mr Ngige. The post Ngige’s N2.2bn Contrac...

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State legislators forum lauds passage of state police bill, assures full implementation support

The forum pledged to work closely with state executives to ensure adequate budgetary allocations for the training, equipping, and welfare of the new state polic...

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Trino Motion Pictures appoints former Paramount executive to advisory board

Trino gained international recognition with The Weekend, the first independently produced Nigerian film selected for the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival in New York...

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11 days after Imo abduction, gunmen still hold eight victims

The incident, PREMIUM TIMES learnt, happened on 14 June along Orlu-Mgbidi Road while the victims were travelling from Okigwe to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. T...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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