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Nigeria aviation regulator warns airlines over misleading flight information
The NCAA has cautioned airlines against providing inaccurate reasons for flight delays, urging greater transparency with passengers.
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Court grants El-Rufai N200 million bail
The judge ordered Mr El-Rufai to present two sureties, among other conditions he must meet, to be released from ICPC custody.
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Customs intercepts endangered wildlife, smuggled goods in Maiduguri
The Nigeria Customs Service says it has intercepted endangered wildlife species and smuggled goods in separate operations in Maiduguri, underscoring intensified efforts to combat illicit trade and protect biodiversity.
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Supreme Court fixes date for PDP factional leader Turaki’s appeal, grants accelerated hearing
The Turaki-led faction approached the Supreme Court for an accelerated hearing of its appeal as it races against time to meet key deadlines in the scramble to field candidates for the 2027 general elections.
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Dead Body Found Along Bush Path Near EKSU, Sparks Panic Among Students
Preliminary reports suggests that the deceased may be a recent graduate of EKSU who had returned to the institution to complete clearance processes and collect his certificate.
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NDLEA intercepts two trucks conveying 7.2 tonnes of Cannabis
An official said that five suspected traffickers were arrested in connection with the seizure, describing the feat as a major blow to interstate drug networks.
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Why the UN’s slave trade resolution matters now more than ever, By Oluwaseun Tella
Whether this moment leads to substantive change remains to be seen. But one thing is clear. The past is no longer being quietly archived. It is being actively contested, reinterpreted, and, increasingly acknowledged. In that sense, the resolution is not an endpoint but a beginning, a call to confront uncomfortable truths and to imagine a […]
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Nigeria seeks global support as economic shocks dominate IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings
The finance minister said Nigeria’s reform programme is fundamentally about macroeconomic stability for the purpose of attracting investments required to lift millions out of poverty.
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Terrorists demand N150m ransom over kidnapped Katsina residents
The abduction came two days after the AIG Zone 14 directed police commissioners to dismantle criminal organisations in states.
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Public debt sustainability and fiscal responsibility in Nigeria, By ‘Tope Fasua
I was recently invited to give a lecture with the above title by Professor Jide Oladipo, the erudite Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Nile University, Abuja to mark their annual lecture series for the year. It was a great honour and an interaction I greatly enjoyed, having given several lectures on similar […]
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Galadima and Adamawa at the edge of a new possibility, By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu
In thinking about Adamawa’s future, it is important to avoid both cynicism and blind optimism. The state has seen cycles of expectation that did not always translate into lasting progress. At the same time, it retains a level of potential that makes it worth the effort to get leadership right. Thus, the decision ahead is […]
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Nigeria to deliver gas to Abuja through AKK pipeline by July – NUPRC
Nigeria may begin delivering natural gas to Abuja through the AKK pipeline by July, signalling progress in its long-delayed gas infrastructure drive.
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Nigeria to sign $25 billion intergovernmental gas pipeline deal with Morocco
It is also expected to carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of gas, with 15 billion set aside for Morocco and exports to Europe.
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JUST IN: Ogun APC endorses Adeola as consensus candidate
Mr Adeola, the senator representing Ogun West in the current Senate, was unanimously adopted as the candidate of the party on Monday at its expanded caucus meeting.
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Jide Kene weds partner in intimate Milan ceremony (PHOTOS)
Fellow actor Uzee Usman was one of the celebrities who graced the wedding.
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Wike-backed faction renovates PDP national secretariat ahead of resumption
The police had last week reopened the national secretariat for the Wike-backed faction.
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New incubator seeks screenwriters from Africa, Caribbean, Oceania, others
Backed by Palmtrees and NEON, it will support writers from underrepresented regions, offering mentorship, funding and residency
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UCL: Heineken steps up fan experience as Lookman eyes semi-final spot
On the pitch, the spotlight will be firmly on Ademola Lookman, whose performance for Atlético Madrid has become one of the standout talking points of the quarter-finals.
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Fruits of Namadi’s China Tour: Accelerating transformation of Maigatari EPZ, By Hamisu Gumel
The Maigatari Export Processing Zone (EPZ) stands out as one of the most ambitious economic assets in Jigawa State, with the potential to transform the state into a major hub for trade, manufacturing, and export-led growth in Northern Nigeria
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NERC unveils new mini-grid regulation to boost rural electrification
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has introduced a new framework to guide the development and operation of mini-grids, targeting improved power access in underserved communities.
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ADC holds convention amid internal crisis, venue controversy (LIVE UPDATES)
About 3,000 delegates from the 36 states of the federation and the FCT are expected to attend the convention themed, "So the Nationa May Work."
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Supreme Court to grant appeal on ADC leadership dispute accelerated hearing
David Mark’s lawyer urged the Supreme Court to grant the ADC leadership matter an accelerated hearing.
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Amadi unveils Mega Empowerment, boosts Mbaitoli/Ikeduru constituents with transformers, vehicles, cash, others
The mega empowerment, comprising cash gift of N200million, 67 transformers, tractors, SUVs, cars, buses, motorcycles, tricycles, agriculture equipment, fertilizers, generators, grinding machines, bags of rice, sewing machines and others were distributed by Amadi, an engineer, to his constituents with a promise to do more
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Ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke denies bribery charges in UK court
Former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied allegations of bribery and corruption before a UK court, insisting she neither solicited nor received illicit payments while in office.
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Police arrest suspect over alleged kidnapping, rape
The police spokesperson in Rivers, Blessing Agabe, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the suspect was apprehended following a complaint by a young woman.
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ADC Convention: Venue undergoing rehabilitation despite alleged intimidation of owners by FCT authorities
Speaking from the venue this morning, the Chairman of the Convention Protocol Committee, Dino Melaye, a former senator, confirmed that work is ongoing and that the convention would hold at the facility.
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Trump, the Pope and the Strait, By Reuben Abati
It is now 46 days since the war between US/Israel and Iran began in the Middle East on February 28, throwing the entire world into a fit, in what gradually matured into a war of civilisations, a gory theatre of bloodshed, death and destruction, a mesh of cultural difference, regional tension and melodramatic assault on […]
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Global group sees fuel prices remaining elevated as long as Middle East conflict lasts
The group closed ranks early this month to deploy their individual strengths to address the broad energy and economic ramifications of the war.
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Faction suspends Atiku, Babachir as ADC crisis deepens in Adamawa
Move by factional leadership sparks backlash as party officials dismiss its legitimacy amid ongoing legal disputes
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African football and the cost of institutional credibility, By Dipo Baruwa
African football stands at a crossroads. It can either continue to operate within a framework of contested legitimacy or undertake the difficult but necessary reforms required to build credibility, attract investment, and retain its talent… Ultimately, the future of African football will not be decided by what happens on the pitch — but by the […]
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Tinubu’s Largest Northeast Vote: How Dr Nura Manu Soro delivered Bauchi
If the 2023 presidential election was a rehearsal, then 2027 may well be the main stage, and in Bauchi’s evolving political narrative, Dr Nura Manu Soro appears determined not just to participate, but to lead the APC to a landslide victory.
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Insecurity: Ekiti launches new operation to flush out criminals
The security agencies said "Operation Comb the Bush” became necessary following intelligence reports indicating intensified offensives against criminal elements in neighbouring Kwara, Kogi, Ondo and Osun states, as well as parts of northern Nigeria.
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Why El-Rufai’s corruption case was amended – ICPC
The amendment by the ICPC saw the removal of the name of Mr El-Rufai's co-defendant, Amadu Suleiman, from the charges.
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Insecurity: Governor Sani warns ‘conflict entrepreneurs’
Governor Sani handed down this warning in his opening remarks during the State Security Council meeting at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Monday.
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Court fixes date to rule on El-Rufai’s bail as ICPC files amended corruption charges
The nine amended charges at the Kaduna State High Court were brought under the Advance Fee Fraud and the Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.
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No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for convention – Wike
ADC had raised concerns over difficulties in securing a venue for its national convention, scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja.
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ADC federal lawmakers demand Amupitan’s removal over alleged partisanship, leadership dispute
The lawmakers say the INEC chairman has lost the confidence of key political stakeholders and could no longer guarantee a credible electoral process, accusing him of actions that “raise concerns regarding his transparency, integrity and trustworthiness.”
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Lafarge, it’s former executives convicted of financing terrorism
The Paris court also fined Lafarge 1.125 million euros.
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Nigerian Army confirms killing of colonel, six soldiers in Borno attack
PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military formation, killing a colonel, I.A Mohammed and other soldiers
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Insurgents kill colonel, other soldiers in Borno
Military authorities have not issued an official statement about the attack.
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NIMR blames FG tenure policy for strike, says operations unaffected
A media consultant to the institute, Sam Eferaro, disclosed this in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, amid tensions over the implementation of the federal government’s eight-year tenure policy for directors
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FCET Crisis: Lawyer sues education minister over unreplied FOI request
The FOI request was filed on 2 March and submitted at the minister’s office on 6 March, according to documents seen by this newspaper.
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Police arrest six operatives, four others for alleged extortions
According to the police, the suspects would forcefully convey their victims around the city and compel them to withdraw money through POS operators under duress.
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OAU Students’ Union Begins 72-Hour Lecture Boycott Over Transport Crisis
The boycott, scheduled to run from Tuesday April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, comes after weeks of complaints from students who say the new system has disrupted movement across campus and increased transportation costs.
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Oil-well Dispute: Inside the report that restores Cross River’s hope
Cross River has lost trillions of naira, and its economy has been negatively impacted, amid several stalled infrastructure projects and reported job losses since it lost the disputed oil wells to Akwa Ibom.
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Karauye: Gang violence puts Katsina metropolis on edge
The Katsina State Government and security agencies have repeatedly vowed to tackle the menace on several occasions, but cases are still rampant.
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World Athletics Relays: AFN picks 24 athletes for showdown in Gaborone
The list released by the AFN’s Technical Committee reflects a deliberate balance, proven names alongside emerging hunger
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World Bank, IMF, IEA offer policy support to ease impact of Middle East war
The joint group of IEA, IMF, and World Bank said they are combining efforts, including at the country level, to leverage their respective expertise and help countries through tailored policy advice to improve the economic downturn caused by the war.
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Convention: ADC in fresh venue crisis as centre proprietor withdraws permission for use of facility
"After paying all the fees required, setting up for our convention tomorrow, the owner of Rainbow Event centre has just informed us that he has come under pressure from the FCDA and Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, that if he allows the ADC the use of his facilities, his licence will be revoked."
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Nigeria: Why 33% are jobless and everyone else seems to be working, By Akinola Morakinyo
Nigeria’s unemployment paradox is ultimately a measurement problem with real-world consequences. The country is not as employed as the headline rate implies, and it is not as unemployed as the 2020 peak implied. The truth is a labour market in which most people are doing something, but most of what they are doing does not […]
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Senator criticises Governor Makinde for installing him, two others as Ibadan high chiefs
Mr Alli, in a video circulating on Facebook, said the ceremony defied long-standing traditional norms which require the physical presence of those being installed.
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‘Prosperity gospel does not exist; there is only the gospel of Christ,” Osinbajo says
The lawyer added that the Bible's ultimate message is that truth will prevail, no matter how long it takes.
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SERAP asks NASS to probe allegations against INEC chair
INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, a professor, has been in the eye of the storm after social media users accused him of making partisan comments in 2023 via an X account.
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2026 World Cup: Ghana appoint former Real Madrid coach to lead Black Stars
In his first message to Ghanaians following his appointment, the Portuguese trainer has promised to give everything, calling the job a mission, not just a contract.
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NARD backs 48-hour strike over attack on doctors in Warri
According to NARD, the incident that led to the warning strike occurred after doctors informed a newborn’s father of the child’s death.
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Adamawa govt approves College of Pharmacy amid PSN reform push
The development follows days of engagement in which the PSN had commended the Fintiri administration for improvements in healthcare infrastructure and broader development initiatives across the state.
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Finally, ADC gets venue for convention, event holds Tuesday in Abuja
The party had raised concerns about its difficulty getting a venue for its national convention, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government of sabotaging its efforts.
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Best research paper writing services for students
Struggling with deadlines? Discover the best research paper writing services that help college students get reliable, high-quality work done fast.
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Court jails man for life for raping baby girl
The court ordered the convict to be registered as a sexual offender.
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‘He’s disrespectful’ – Atiku slams Shettima for asking for scorecard as VP
Atiku stated he would not dignify the request with a response, claiming that Mr Shettima’s approach is disrespectful to him and an affront to cultural values in Northern Nigeria.
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