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Seun Kuti: An Update
Following his encounter with a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday the 13th May, 2023, my client, Mr. Seun Kuti reported himself in the office of the Commissioner of Police at the Police […]
Year: 2023
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Don’t Grant Emefiele Study Leave To Flee Nigeria, Governor Tells Buhari | PremiumTimes
The outgoing governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to grant ‘study leave’ to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, a few days before the inauguration […]
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Assault: Seun Kuti Apologised, Gave Cop ₦12,000 To Repair Vehicle, Police Say
The PUNCH has exclusively gathered that following the incident that led to the arrest and detention of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti on Monday, the suspect had apologised and given the sum of ₦12,000 to the […]
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US Imposes Visa Bans On Nigerians Who Undermined Democracy During General Election By Claire Mom
The United States says it has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on individuals in Nigeria who disrupted the recently concluded elections. Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, announced the development in a statement on […]
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IGP: Those Planning To Disrupt May 29 Inauguration Will Be Arrested, Prosecuted
Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will always defend the country’s democracy at all costs. Speaking at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, Baba said the May […]
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DisCos Can Disconnect Defaulting Customers After 12 Days, Says NERC By Bunmi Aduloju
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says distribution companies (DisCos) have been empowered to disconnect consumers who have not paid their electricity bills for at least 12 days. This is contained in the commission’s recently […]
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How Afrobeat Singer Seun Kuti Was Handcuffed Like Common Criminal (Photos)
Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti was humiliated on turning himself in to the police on Monday, as he was handcuffed like a common criminal. The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin released photos of Kuti […]
Life
Murphy Afolabi To Be Laid To Rest At Hometown
Late Yoruba actor Murphy Afolabi will be laid to rest today, in his hometown Osogbo. The news of Murphy Afolabi’s sudden demise reverberated across social media platforms just a few hours ago, leaving many in […]
Issues/Policy
Nigeria And The Next National Assembly By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended), sections 4 (1) & (2): (1) “The legislative powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be vested in a National Assembly for the Federation […]
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Buhari’s Electoral Legacy By Alabi Williams
The 2023 elections appeared well planned, with more than adequate budgetary provisions to ensure that the Independent National electoral Commission (INEC) would deliver all promises and be firm at every point, not yielding to pressures […]
Editorial
Guardian (NG): Tackle High Unemployment Rate Beyond Policy Statement
Unemployment is a global phenomenon that is deep-seated in developing countries. Indeed, Nigeria, among other third-world States, is having more of the albatross than workable solutions. Yet, unemployment projections of agencies, including that of the […]
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Hilda Baci: Nigerian Chef Breaks World Record For Longest Hours In Cooking
Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey known as Hilda Baci on Monday broke the Guinness World Record for longest cooking time by an individual. Hilda Baci started her 4-day cooking marathon challenge on May 11 at […]
Life
Pa Gbadamosi Passes Away
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun. With gratitude to Allah for a long, fulfilled and purpose life spent in service to Almighty Allah and humanity his family has announced the peaceful demise of Pa Alhaji […]
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Governor Approves N2 Billion For Purchase of Vehicles For Self, Deputy, Days To Handover | PremiumTimes
Barely 18 days to the end of his tenure, the Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, has approved N2 billion for the purchase of luxury vehicles for himself, his deputy and their wives. A source, who […]
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How Creation Came Into Existence By AbduRafiu
Creation and how it came into existence has, from time immemorial, been enigmatic to nearly all human beings on the face of the earth and will continue to be so for unforeseen-able future. Scientists have […]
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Nigeria Now: Nietzsche In Their Thoughts – Part 3 By Tony Afejuku
Today I was prepared to speak some words that are words on the Adamawa abracadabra gubernatorial election. I was prepared to utter words that are words on Binani, Finitri, Hudu, INEC, APC, PDP, and the […]
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The Dignity of Labour By Victor Ofou
A talented Nigerian musician, Adekunle Gold, in one of his popular songs entitled: Work, encouraged people to work hard. This is in harmony with what God’s word, the Bible, recommends in Ecclesiastes chapter 9, verse […]
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Hajj 2023: Lagos Begins Medical Screening For Intending Pilgrims, Reshuffles LG Coordinators By Guardian (NG)
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has scheduled the compulsory medical screening for its 2023 Hajj intending pilgrims between Monday, May 8 and Tuesday 16, 2023. According to a statement issued on Friday by […]
Editorial
Guardian (NG): Unacceptable Water-Related Threats To 78m Children
Typical of other natural resources, modern Nigeria has so much water yet with none to drink! In-between is the perennial deficit of will, initiative, and sustainable programmes to enforce rights to potable water and hygiene […]
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Nigeria Out of U17 AFCON
Nigeria’s Under 17 team, Golden Eaglets have crashed out of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The team lost 1-2 to their Burkina Faso counterparts in the quarter finals of […]