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Chinonye Mba’s Post On Facebook
The Uber driver who picked me up from the airport the last time I was in Enugu introduced himself as the former personal driver to the detained Ike Ekweremmadu. He left the employment of the […]
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Nigeria Reacts To Trump’s Tariffs, Avoids Retaliation
The Nigerian government has avoided retaliation on the 14 per cent tariffs imposed on the country’s exports by US President Donald Trump. Instead, Nigeria said it would approach the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a […]
Editorial
And The Debts Keep Piling Up… | ThisDayLive
Already battered by high levels of socio-economic stress, Nigeria’s ever rising debt portfolio is causing increasing anxiety. Unfortunately, authorities in Abuja and the 36 states have continued to sneer at genuine concerns as the loans […]
Editorial
PremiumTimes EDITORIAL: Justice For Victims of The Uromi-16 Lynching
Emotions were astir, and rightly so, from a broad spectrum of Nigerians following the lynching of 16 youths in Uromi, Edo State, penultimate week. It was a most barbaric and horrific act, which once more […]
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‘It’s ill-timed’ — Police Warn Against Nationwide Protest Planned For Monday
The Nigeria Police Force has warned against a planned nationwide protest coinciding with the National Police Day celebration on April 7. Take-It-Back (TIB) movement had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025 Juwon […]
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Federal Tertiary Schools Ordered To Publish Financial Data By May 31
The federal government has ordered the management of federal higher institutions to publish their financial data and academic capacity before May 31, 2025. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, said all vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts […]
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China Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs With 34 Per Cent Tax On US Goods
In response to President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff, China has announced a slew of countermeasures, including a 34 per cent tariff on imports from the US. The increased tariff rate announced by the Chinese Ministry […]
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Bayo Ojulari Officially Takes Over From Mele Kyari As NNPC CEO
Bayo Ojulari has officially taken over as the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, succeeding Mele Kyari. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Ojulari to replace Kyari, while […]
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Vandals Damage Gas Pipeline In Bayelsa
A 24-inch gas pipeline located in the Southern Ijaw local government area (LGA) in Bayelsa state has been damaged. The Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch gas pipeline is located between Angiama and Angiamagbene communities. Confirming the incident in […]
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My Followers In Auchi Will Kill You If You Speak Against Me, Apostle Suleman Dares Critics
Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, has boasted about enjoying extreme loyalty from his followers. Addressing his congregation in a video circulating on social media, the cleric warned that anyone […]
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The Giant Strided of a Commander @83: Happy Birthday Baba Obey By Bimbo Esho
Talk about one of Nigeria’s most respected and prolific musician whose timeless songs continue to resonate generations then one name must surely come to mind. His songs right from the 60’s reflected on topical issues […]
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President Tinubu Sacked NNPCL GCEO Mele Kyari, Reconstitutes NNPC Limited Board, Appoints New Chairman Group CEO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President […]
Sport
Maguire, Yoro Set For Man United Return
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has confirmed that defenders, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are available to play against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday. The Red Devils boss issued fitness updates on […]
Sport
Arsenal, Tottenham To Play Pre-Season North London Derby In Hong Kong
Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom, the clubs said Monday, while Liverpool will meet AC Milan. The London […]
Editorial
Oshiomhole Goofed On Prof Nwosu and June 12 | Vanguard
It is very unfortunate that the need for posthumous recognition of Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the Chief Electoral Umpire of the acclaimed June 12, 1993 general elections, has been reduced to a tribal or sectional mess. […]
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Open Letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu: A Call to Restore Hausa Traditional Leadership and Reform the Chieftaincy System… Forwarded
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Your Excellency, We, the concerned Hausa people, write to you with utmost respect and deep concern regarding the traditional leadership […]
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Eid-el-Fitr: Low-key Celebrations As Nigerians Lament Hardship
Many Muslims had a low-key Eid-el-Fitr celebration following the growing cost of living, which made it difficult for many to celebrate in their usual style. The surge in the prices of food, fuel, and transportation, […]
Politics
Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria, Momodu Begs Tinubu
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called on President Bola Tinubu not to “kill democracy in Nigeria.” Momodu’s comments came after President Tinubu suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his […]
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Nigeria Faces Surge In Meningitis Cases, Deaths As Peak Season Sets In
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, saying its peak season is between November and May. The latest […]
Editorial
State of Emergency Declaration In Rivers State: Matters Arising – Part 2| Guardian (NG)
Another major ground of opposition to the declaration is that President Tinubu has no power under the constitution to suspend the governor or the House of Assembly. This view has also been strongly expressed by […]