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EDITORIAL: Ending the impunity in Gaza and investing in humanity


This, without doubt, has been a Palestinian pogrom sullenly coordinated by Israeli leaders, some heartless Western governments, and an incredibly reckless mainstream Western media. Read More

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Unskilled animal husbandry, pastoralists' migration, others hamper milk production in Nigeria


Nigeria's per capita consumption of milk is eight litres, below the global average of 44 litres, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) thus leaving a deficit of 36 litres per capita.

Stop asking me for money to organise burial, Nigerian lawmaker tells constituents


When contacted on Saturday, Mr Jimbo told PREMIUM TIMES that he took the decision because he did not want to be "distracted by the thousands of financial solicitations for burial purposes" from his constituents.

Boat carrying over 100 passengers capsizes in Taraba – Report


A passenger boat carrying over 100 people, including women and children, capsized in the Benue River Saturday afternoon.

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University lecturer found dead with slit throat


A lecturer with the Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna in Niger State, Sherifat Adefolalu, was found dead on Sunday in her residence in the Gnaiko area of Minna with her throat slit. Read More

Two advertising workers found dead in the diesel reservoir tank


They were found dead along the Baban Gwari roundabout on the Katsina road of the Kano metropolis.

Victims of Gunshot Act 2017: Nigerian police direct immediate nationwide enforcement


The Gunshot Act 2017 mandates all medical facilities to receive and accept victims of gunshots for immediate treatment without a police report.

Israel-Gaza War: Over 2,000 Nigerians donate to Palestinians after Gumi's appeal


Mr Suleiman said the amount will be donated through the Red Cresent to victims of the war in Gaza.

Nigeria ready to welcome its citizens stranded in Germany – Tinubu


The German Chancellor's visit comes at a time when he faces immense pressures at home concerning migration to Germany.

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Security has improved in Borno by 85 per cent - Gov Zulum
Business

INTERVIEW: Challenges of doing business in Nigeria surmountable – Spotify Sub-Sahara Africa MD


"We are still relatively new in Africa and the Nigerian market, having only expanded here slightly over two years ago but the challenges are not insurmountable," she said.

Higher interest rates, naira devaluation drive Access Holdings' profit to all-time peak


Nigeria's biggest lender also reported a spring in revenue to a record N1.6 trillion from N906 billion a year ago, which too surpassed the full-year 2022 level, in this case by 14.8 per cent.

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Arts and Entertainment

Sanwo-Olu struts runway, Davido vs Dammy Krane, Mercy Chinwo's baby, other top entertainment stories last week


During the week, singer Dammy Krane waged war against Davido. Dammy Krane claims Davido owes him and should pay up.

Why I'm holding first-of-its-kind crusade in Ikorodu — Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo


The crusade titled 'Christ Compassion for Rural World' (CCRW) is billed to be held from 6 to 11 November at Igbogbo Ikorodu.

Opinion

That Abraham's children may live together in peace, By Wole Olaoye


They both claim Abraham as their progenitor. Physically alike to the outside eye, it is difficult to tell one from the other but for ethnic differences such as shape of beard, Muslim skullcap (Taqiyah) or Jewish kippah, and other cultural peculiarities. They are cousins, but can hardly tolerate each other. Providence has fated them to co-exist side by side. However, a seething revulsion has been existing between both parties since present day Israel was carved out of Palestine after World War II. Now, the world is treating the current war between both brothers as a spat between a cobra and a mongoose.

African tales in engineering the courts, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu


On the night of Trevor's arrest, his lawyer called to notify Chief Anyaoku about the fate that had befallen his client. It was approaching mid-night when Chief Anyaoku called Mr. van Heerden, the liaison between the delegation and the South African regime, to accuse them of breaching the understanding at the very heart of the mission. Mr. van Heerden promised to investigate. Less than one hour later, according to Chief Anyaoku, Mr. van Heerden called him back to confirm that Trevor Manuel was indeed detained in a police cell.

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The Casino Industry in Nigeria: An in-depth analysis for 2023


The evolution of casinos in Nigeria has been marked by a forward progression intricately linked to the country's shifting demographic landscape

IHS Towers partners with Limitless Space Institute to inspire space exploration and education in Brazil and Nigeria


The partnership will commence in January 2024 and is designed to help broaden access to space education in the company's two largest markets.

African oil producers meet in Abuja, chart future for industry


The two-day event is being hosted by the NCDMB in Abuja and the theme is "Enhancing Local Content Development and Deployment in African Oil and Gas Industry".

Sports

Sporting Lagos won two matches while Heartland's miserable start to the season continued.


A crisis was averted at Old Trafford by three consecutive victories. The manner of victories doesn't count for Eric Ten Hag as they staved off a fans' revolt and tetchiness amidst ownership wrangles.

EPL Wrap: Haaland's brace secures City's away win at Old Trafford


United struggled to make an impact during the game, managing only three shots on target compared to City's ten.

Fact Checker

Headline about Muslims on Front-Page Africa, New Republic Newspaper, fabricated


Claim: On Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, the Front Page Africa and New Republic Newspaper had "No Space For Muslims" and "No Muslims Working In My Government" as headline stories attributed to Amb—Joseph Boakai of the main opposition party.

No scientific evidence pineapple, cucumber, lemon juice mixture cleans liver


Claim: A Facebook reel indicates that blending pineapple, cucumber, celery plant, and lemons can be used to clean the liver.

Health

In Jigawa, there's only one doctor to 21,000 residents, NMA laments


"The ratio (of doctors) is similar to that of nurses and other health workers in the state. This is one of the worst ratios in the country," the NMA official says.

UNFPA supplies family planning commodities to 700 Kaduna health facilities – Official


"There is also the problem of unsafe abortion when people are not ready, and the solution is simply contraceptives."

Read our Top Stories From Last Week

EXCLUSIVE: UK authorities punish Nigerian doctor over sex with patient


Apart from having sex with the patient in the hospital's toilet on the night of 10 June, Mr Onyekpe still went to the patient's home the following morning and had sex with her.

UPDATED: Nigerian politicians appoint allies into INEC to influence elections – Jega


Mr Jega, a professor of political science at Bayero University, Kano, said such nominees are not thoroughly screened and the 'damaging effect' of such a situation was seen in the 2023 elections.

Borno commissioner, unidentified woman found dead in Guest House


"It was a tragic loss but for now, we are all at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital waiting for the autopsy result..."

Subsidy Removal: Reps reject motion to make WAEC, NECO, JAMB, others free for Nigerian students


The motion sought to urge the Ministry of Education to declare 2023 and 2024 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations registration free to enable the common man have a direct benefit of fuel subsidy removal palliatives.

Nigerian singer arrives performance venue in coffin [PHOTOS]


However, the gospel singer, known to many as Onoja, unveiled a mind-bending twist to his career as he arrived at a gospel ministration in a coffin.

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