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How National Assembly Clerk misinformed Tinubu, almost got President to sign unapproved law


The Clerk of the National Assembly made a false claim about a resolution of the House of Representatives and almost got President Tinubu to sign the bill into law. Read More

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Kano calm as APC, NNPP heed security advice over Appeal Court judgement


A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal led by Moore Adumein, in a unanimous judgement on Friday, declared Nasiru Gawuna, of the APC the winner of the 18 March governorship election in the state.

Police arrest three suspected gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition


Twenty-three automatic pump action guns and 625 live cartridges were recovered from the suspects, according to the police.

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Institute honours ex-EFCC chair Magu over role in P&ID case


The institute says the EFCC under Mr Magu's leadership was able to stop the enforcement of an $11.5 billion P&ID arbitration award against Nigeria.

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Ousted Kano governor heads to Supreme Court


"I hereby inform the people of Kano State and well-meaning Nigerians that based on consensus of our stakeholders we have instructed our lawyers to appeal against the judgment at the Supreme Court." Read More

IGP orders investigation into detention, torture of Nigerian man for four years


Police operatives, who arrested the man, did not charge him to court but continued to torture and detain him.

Three-year-old pupil raped in Enugu


The police spokesperson in the state, Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Friday night, identified the arrested suspects as the survivor's female teacher, the school's bus attendant and driver.

CCB arraigns state anti-graft chairman


Mr Kato said the charges against Mr Magaji bordered on alleged breach of the code of conduct for public officers, conflict of interest, abuse of office, false asset declaration, bribery, accepting gifts and others.

FOR THE RECORDS: Liberian President George Weah's speech conceding election defeat


President George Weah of Liberia called for unity of the citizens of the country in his speech conceding defeat in his reelection bid to his main challenger and former Vice President, Joseph Boakai.

Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Business

OpenAI CEO exits company after losing board confidence


The board of the company said it no longer has confidence in Sam Altman's ability to continue leading OpenAI.

Zazuu, Africa-focused fintech, shut down operation


"To our friends and supporters, we have some difficult news to share. Zazuu will be closing its doors," the company said.

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Arts and Entertainment

Mohbad: Police release Naira Marley, Sam Larry


Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).

Premium Times journalist weds in style (PHOTOS)


"When he asked me out during the programme, I declined without sweating. He was just like every other new person I met at the programme, and so I didn't take his proposal too seriously."

Opinion

The grim symphony of state capture, By Osmund Agbo


The choice facing Illustria's citizens was stark – succumb to the slow death of hunger or summon the courage to revolt. The prospect of a violent upheaval loomed large, as the oppressed weighed the consequences of rebellion against the certainty of continued suffering. In the dilapidated slums and forgotten corners of Illustria, a silent revolution brewed, fueled by the primal instinct for survival and an unquenchable thirst for justice.

Masters of the game: Britain plucks Cameron to regain balance, By Owei Lakemfa


David Cameron's return may be good for Britain, but not for Africa, where he was engaged in the March 2011 criminal bombing of Libya and turning that fantastically rich African country into a basket case. When two years later, he tried to do the same thing in Syria, he was roundly resisted by the British.

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Coronation Group partners for investment opportunities as the Lord Mayor's show parade illuminate London


The Lord Mayor's Show Parade and Visiting Cities' Banquet mark a glorious chapter in the history of London, celebrating diversity, trade, and the spirit of global partnership.

Sports

2026 World Cup: South Africa lead Group C, Eagles in must-win match against Zimbabwe


Peseiro's Eagles failed to capitalise on over 70 per cent ball possession and 13 corner kicks to defeat Lesotho as they kicked off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

World Cup Qualifiers: Why Nigerians couldn't watch Super Eagles on TV


FIFA and CAF appear to have priced World Cup qualifying games out of most cable and terrestrial television stations' reach.

Fact Checker

DUBAWA 2023 fellows graduate in style


Graduating fellows at the Prof Kwame Karikari fellowship, a flagship initiative of DUBAWA, a West African fact-checking organisation, were celebrated at a debrief and award dinner on Nov. 15, 2023.

Read our Top Stories From Last Week

Hilda Baci reacts after being dethroned as record-holder for longest cooking marathon

Some Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the "quick" dethronment of Hilda.

NUC approves new programmes for Nigerian university

NUC says all programmes of the university are currently accessible on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) platform for interested candidates to select.

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