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Headlines EDITORIAL: BRICS and the Challenges ahead At some point, BRICS may overcome these tensions. But that does not make the grouping a less welcome addition to the global financial, economic, and political architecture. Read More EXCLUSIVE: Untold Story of Minister Hannatu Musawa's NYSC Saga The NYSC certificate saga involving Minister Hannatu Musawa has a way more complex background than is currently known to the public, PREMIUM TIMES found. Police parade gay suspects, disclose how operatives uncovered same-sex marriage ceremony Police said a suspect, 23-year-old Abel Daniel, admitted that, under the influence of alcohol, he had sex through his anus with a male suspect who is at large. INTERVIEW: Why FIRS is realising more taxes despite economic headwinds – Nami Since 2021, the FIRS has been surpassing its revenue target despite inclement national and global economic conditions such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most Recent Stories ANALYSIS: House Speaker Abbas rewards friends, rivals with 'juicy committees' Will his manoeuvre with committee appointments help Mr Abbas to protect his seat in the House in the absence of an APC majority? Read More Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit The NUPRC, in its reaction, said the allegations were made to disparage the integrity of the commission. Another Nigerian sets new Guinness World Record The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, congratulated Mr Solomon for the "feat". INVESTIGATION: Nigerian lawmakers probing job racketeering are extorting money from agencies The lawmakers, pretending to be probing job racketeering, have ironically been extorting money from agencies through a Providus Bank account. UK granted 132,000 visas to Nigerians in first half 2023 — Envoy "In 2019, Nigerian students going to the UK brought in 1,500 dependents. By 2022/2023, that number had risen to 52,000 dependents; that's a massive increase." Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos INTERVIEW: Why men should screen for prostate cancer early - Specialist Business How MSMEs can foster economic development in Nigeria – Ex-NACCIMA DG MSMEs ability to adapt quickly to market changes, drive local innovation, and foster entrepreneurship makes them a critical force in shaping Nigeria's economic future, the expert said. Fidelity Bank's half-year profit surges 166% amid forex reforms, interest rate hikes Banks in Africa's largest economy have been posting record profits since about mid-year 2022, helped by the central bank's dogged resolve to keep increasing the reference interest rate in order to rein in inflation... Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Portable's NBA performance, Yul Edochie's marriage advice, other top entertainment stories last week During a concert tagged Unbarred, commemorating the 2023 annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), many attendees walked out when the guest singer, Habeeb Okikiola, AKA Portable, mounted the stage. The Black Book, Aníkulápó: The Series, other Nigerian titles on Netflix this September The Black Book is one of the seven Nigerian titles, including Aníkulápó: The Series and Ólòtūré: The Series, debuting on Netflix between this year and 2024. Opinion Memo to their excellencies in Africa, By Wole Olaoye Your shameful conducts give democracy a bad name. Don't you know that if you have the support of the people, they will defend you to the last man? It is futile, for example, for deposed President Ali Bongo of Gabon to beg us to make a 'big noise' for his release from detention. Noise? You're on your own, Sir! In the final analysis, the people are the state! The wind that blew Dapo Abiodun's rump, By Festus Adedayo So many reasons have been adduced by historians for Efunsetan's outlawing of procreation among her over 2000 slaves. One was the emotional instability she emerged with from the death during labour of her only daughter child in 1860. This necessitated an absence of a progeny to inherit her tremendous wealth. This powerful Ibadan woman chief, aside her many slaves, also owned several farms, exported agric produce to Porto-Novo, Badagry and Ikorodu and traded in tobacco... Promoted Enroll for the BSN world-class MBA programme and shape your future today We would like to take a moment to inform you about the incredible opportunity to join our prestigious MBA programme. How schoolviewers.com provides the best school management software, free Migrating to School Viewers gives your creche, playgroup, nursery, primary, or secondary school result management the much-needed upgrade and an overall boost to the entire staff's productivity. Safari with Xiaomi winners experience the iconic African wilderness, the Maasai Mara The evolution of Xiaomi phone cameras has brought great imaging very close to users, allowing them to document moments with remarkable precision. Sports AFCON Qualifiers: Ahmed Musa out as Peseiro names 23-man squad for Sao Tome clash In all, the Portuguese manager called three goalkeepers (including home-based Olorunleke Ojo), eight defenders, four midfielders, and eight forwards for the game slated for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Sunday, 10 September. Beach Volleyball: Nigeria wins silver at U-21 African tournament, qualifies for World Championship "I'm so proud of the girls, to come in and play like we did tonight not only against the Moroccan but the crowd. We had every opportunity to get it done. Unfortunately, we couldn't quite get it done. Fact Checker True! Liberia exported electricity to Ivory Coast for the first time in July Claim: "Liberia exported electricity for the first time to Cote d'Ivoire," said Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. False! Gabon, not ECOWAS member, cannot be sanctioned for coup d'etat Claim: In reaction to the coup d'etat carried out by its military, ECOWAS can sanction the Gabonese government being a member of the organisation. Health INTERVIEW: Why men should screen for prostate cancer early – Specialist Motolani Ogunsanya, a US-based professor, shares her findings from research on "the experiences of black men who have survived prostate cancer" and recommends how to improve the management and treatment of the disease in Nigeria Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer WHO estimates that cervical cancer could be first cancer to be eliminated if 90 per cent of girls are vaccinated against HPV. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.