Year: 2021
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Lead Story
We’re in final phase of campaign against insurgency, other forms of criminalities – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno State, urged troops of Operation Hadin Kai to remain steadfast as they go…
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We’ve given adequate attention to all arms of govt, sectors in Rivers – Wike
*As Gov Fayemi flags-off Magistrates Court complex in Port Harcourt Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has explained that…
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Business and Economy
Union Bank core investors to sell majority stake to Titan Trust Bank
LAGOS, NIGERIA The Board of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (Union Bank) Thursday notified the NGX and Securities Exchange Commission…
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Ahead Buhari’s visit: ISWAP launched mortar bombs on Maiduguri; Explosions rocked city
Nigerian military troops early Thursday were massively deployed to foil an attack on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Local sources…
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Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental Projects
By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Dec. 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Maiduguri as part of a one-day official visit to…
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Lead Story
Gombe APC crisis: Powers that be want me to be part of murder – Magistrate; Goje’s loyalist alleges muzzling of Judiciary; It’s natural to use Govt machinery for political advantage – Attorney General
William Attah, Gombe As the internal crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State thickens, the State…
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Arts & Entertainment
Oluwo of Iwoland, Senator Adeleke rejoice with PREMIUM TIMES EIC on emergence as IPI President
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has congratulated media practitioner and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, on…
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Local
Wike turning himself into god of Rivers people – Dakuku …Says Rivers owing N230bn
The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has once again berated Governor…
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NUGA 2022: Sports is unifier, rallying point for Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu
Tasks UNILAG to win University Games Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday said his administration will continue…
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Business and Economy
NCAA shuts Glo station over N4.7bn debt
By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja, Dec. 23, 2021 The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has shut down the main switch centre …
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Lead Story
Tight security in Maiduguri as Buhari visits
By: Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Dec. 23, 2021 Security has been beefed up in Maiduguri and environs as President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Local
Jailbreak: NCoS partners with sister agencies in Ministry of Interior in Enugu on security
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Dec. 22, 2021 The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Enugu State Command is to partner with…
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Osinbajo presides over extraordinary FEC meeting
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 23, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, presided over an extraordinary meeting of the…
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Lead Story
Buhari: Nigeria needs N348.1 trillion investments to achieve 5-year National Development Plan
The Nigerian government requires an investment size of N348.1 trillion to achieve the targets set out in the National Development…
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Local
INEC promotes 1,985 staff
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Dec. 22, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promoted 1,985 members of its staff,…
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Local
E-registration: PDP registers, revalidates 202,019 members in Edo
By Deborah Coker Benin, Dec. 22, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) e-registration committee in Edo says it has registered…
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Local
Wale Adeniran’s vituperations – A Response By George O. Akinola (Full text)
Once again, another bombshell dropped from the stable of Ilana Omo Oodua, written by columnist Bola Bolawole and quoting copiously…
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Local
NUJ swears-in new Sokoto Executive
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Dec. 22, 2021 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Wednesday, swore in the new executive…
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Business and Economy
NNPC rakes in N203bn from petroleum products sale in July 2021
…As gas production goes up 4% A total sum of N203.73billion was made on the sale of white products in…
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Local
Akpabio: Politicians advised against making disparaging remarks on colleagues
Politicians have been advised to learn to make significant issue-based statements that center on their own political achievements, as it…
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Local
Zulum meets foreign NGOs, CSOs, explains closure of camps, restriction on food aid
… Says only 11 communities restricted on aid … Govt monitors resettled communities Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on…
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Education
Atiku’s ‘sound bite’ at Achievers University: Real or feigned? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Penultimate week I returned to my hometown, Owo; specifically for the 14th Foundation Day and 11th…
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Faith
Christmas: Share joy, hope among all, Archbishop Martins urges Nigerians
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins has called on all Nigerians to celebrate the joy of…
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Faith
Valentine Ozigbo attends dedication of the Cathedral Chapel of Revival, Ihiala; Hails Don Amamgbo’s selflessness
Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the recently concluded Anambra guber election, was in Ihiala last…
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Business and Economy
5 ways Africa will reshape the global landscape By Toyin Umesiri
While the world is laser focused on the U.S. – China trade war, something equally significant that will reshape the…
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