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Peter Obi appeals against election court's judgement, submits 51 grounds to Supreme Court


Peter Obi predicated his appeal challenging the judgement of the PEPC at the Supreme Court on 51 grounds. Read More

UPDATED: Atiku files appeal at Supreme Court against PEPC judgement


Atiku said in his appeal filed at the Supreme Court to challenge the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that the panel of five justices of the court erred in their decision.

Gunmen kill many security operatives in South-east


A resident of the community, Henry Chukwuma, told PREMIUM TIMES that the security operatives were members of Search and Flush Team, a combined security outfit in the state comprising soldiers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.

Dangote refinery to begin operation in October – Report


"The company is also widening the road connecting the refinery to the expressway. That job is 70 per cent complete," an official added.
Most Recent Stories

Judicial Interference: Bulkachuwa loses bid to stop ICPC probe of his confession


Ex-senator Bulkachuwa had confessed that he trampled on his wife, Zainab Bulkachuwa's "freedom and independence" as President of the Court of Appeal. Read More

Why I beat up Ondo female commissioner – APC ward chairman


APC has imposed an indefinite suspension on Mr Awolumate over the incident while many people in the state have called for his prosecution.

Foreign entities illegally mining Nigeria's gold, other minerals, Tinubu tells UNGA


Nigeria at 78th UNGA: Nigeria is planning to disband "extremist groups on our turf," President Tinubu tells the UN General Assembly.

Tinubu addresses UNGA, warns against illegal mining, arms smuggling in Africa


"The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent's mineral-rich areas from pilfering and conflict."

Police arrest officers for 'kidnap,' extortion of Port Harcourt resident


The police did not mention the number of the officers arrested in connection with the matter but a photograph posted on X indicated there were five of them.
Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Videos
We need to make accountable the three tiers of government in Nigeria
Business

NNPCL announces compulsory retirement for senior management staff


The NNPCL had on Saturday announced management changes and appointed new executive vice president.

VP's office, WEMA Bank to train youth on digital skills, empower SMEs


The partnership will train two million youths and empower one million Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.
Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

TRAVELOGUE: Inside Buhari's cattle farm, By Femi Adesina


Was it a delight to see the man again after three months? Sheer pleasure. That winsome smile, the firm handshake, going down memory lane, and other delightful stories we shared.

Mohbad: Coroner inquest, DJ Splash, autopsy, 13-man police investigation team, other updates


Mohbad's mysterious death has not only sparked several conversations but caught the attention of the police, the Lagos state government and influential Nigerians.
Opinion

Tinubu's cabinet of controversy, By Zainab Suleiman Okino


I believe that competence and capacity should be uppermost in considering people for appointments, but I also know that all regions or ethnic groups harbour such competent people among them. Going forward, the president should be more circumspect, and look elsewhere, instead of his "household", in a delicate balancing act that Nigeria needs…

Navigating the modern crisis: The need for relevance, By Sunday Adelaja


We have to come up with a new approach to tertiary education. We must move away from just graduating employees and managers into producing self-employable graduates. This might sound like a new concept, but the goal is clear. A graduate must never be looking for a job. At least for the most part. I think it is a testament to our failure that graduates are unemployable.

Promoted

Sabreworks Investment's Grosvenors Shopping Mall to transform Ikeja's commercial landscape


In an era of real estate booms in the country, Grosvenors emerged as a beacon of innovation and progress.

How to sell gift cards in Nigeria and Ghana


Many Nigerians and Ghanaians have discovered the profitability of gift card trading, but finding a reliable vendor can be a challenge

MINILS confers fellowship on Danbatta for empowering national workforce


Aside from the new Fellowship of NIL, Mr Danbatta is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society; the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, and the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

Sports

UCL Round-up: City start title defence with a bang as Nigerian stars record mixed results


The only Nigerian that ended on the winning side on Tuesday was Zaidu Sanusi who was in action as FC Porto secured a 3-1 away win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

-Fresh hurdle for Tobi Amusan as AIU files appeal at CAS


Just as she has defeated her challengers in major hurdles competitions in recent years, Tobi Amusan will now hope to clear the AIU appeal hurdle.

Fact Checker

Misleading! The National Elections Commission did not disqualify 27,000 voters


Claim: "National Elections Commission disqualifies 27,000 voters," the Daily Observer Newspaper alleged.

Can lawyers who studied in Nigeria practice in other countries?


Verdict: The assertion is false. Findings by DUBAWA show that lawyers who studied in Nigeria can practise anywhere in the world as long as they meet the host country's requirements.

Health

Diphtheria worsening in Borno, Bauchi, Kano States – MSF


The international health organisation said thousands of people have been infected and hundreds of others have died from the disease.

Nigerian govt develops national policy on patient safety


The policy is in line with resolution 18 of the 55th World Health Assembly which called for member states to recognise the burden of patient safety and to set up policies to manage them.
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