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Court nullifies Nigerian government's proscription of IPOB


The court declared that self-determination was not a crime, and therefore, cannot be used as a basis to arrest, detain and prosecute Nnamdi Kanu. Read More

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P&ID: UK court clears Nigerian lawyer of wrongdoing


For years, during the litigation in the United Kingdom, the Nigerian government and its lawyers accused Mr Shasore of not pursuing the government's case diligently.

Nigerian lawmakers want all police barracks sold


The lawmaker said the problem of adequate and dignified accommodation for police officers persists and had so far outlived all previous measures.

Senate confirms Aliyu as ICPC chairman


Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, announced confirmation of Mr Aliyu and the two members of the FJSC after the senators cleared them by a voice vote at the plenary.

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Nigerian Air Force airstrikes eliminate over 100 terrorists in Niger, Zamfara – DHQ


The DHQ also said other operations conducted in the last one week by troops in various theatres, killed 73 terrorists and led to the arrest of 182 others. Read More

How Nigerian government officials have continued to betray country – Ex-senator


The former senator, who served in the upper chamber between June 2015 and June 2019, urged Nigerians to patronise locally made products in order to help grow the naira, which has continued to suffer reduction in value at the various markets.

NAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N16bn in Ogun


The NAFDAC boss urged the National Assembly to speedily pass the Counterfeit Medical Products Bill to strengthen the agency's fight against counterfeiting in the country.

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza at unprecedented level — UN


Health partners have also detected cases of chickenpox, scabies and diarrhoea in Gaza due to poor sanitation conditions and consumption of water from unsafe sources, it said.

Buhari speaks on Supreme Court judgement affirming Tinubu's victory


Mr Buhari said the judgement is a reaffirmation of the will of the majority of the people against the determined will of a hard-fighting minority.

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Business

Business cabals holding down Nigeria's economy – Lai Omotola


He argued that when there is a gap of over N300 in the exchange rate, speculators would make a huge return even at the detriment of the nation's economic development.

Nigerian Breweries reports N57 billion loss after big blow from naira devaluation


Net loss on FX transactions jumped more than eight times to N86.8 billion, according to the company's unaudited financial statements released on Wednesday.

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Arts and Entertainment

Inside KWAM1's multi-million naira membership-only resort (PHOTOS)


Situated in the historical and culturally relevant Ijebu Ode, one of the nerve centres of Ogun State, the sprawling complex houses at least five buildings, a mega swimming pool, a bar and several lounges for people according to their taste.

Reps panel invites Naira Marley, Mohbad's legal team over late singer's royalty


The joint committee, comprising the committees on Youth, Justice and Legislative Compliance, in a letter sighted by PREMIUM TIMES, asked Naira Marley and the legal team of the late singer to appear before it on 31 October.

Opinion

Time to rethink Nigeria, By Zainab Suleiman Okino


Five years down the line, APC was voted back-to-back, and President Tinubu, once in the forefront of the "fight" was elected president. These days no one talks about restructuring, a national conference to determine the wrongs in our constitution, and existence as a nation, and how to coexist as a people, willingly or otherwise. Although the National Assembly did make some amendments to the constitution, it is not far-reaching enough to positively impact the polity.

The epidemic of illicit arms, By Dakuku Peterside


The more dangerous dimension in Nigeria is the illegal possession of military grade arsenal by criminals and non state actors. This unlimited and unchecked proliferation of illegal arms has reached the epidemic level in Nigeria in recent times with attendant national security implications . Neither the Executive nor the legislature or the security agencies seem to have mustered the will to tackle it.

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How to activate TETFUND's BIMS for tertiary institution students


The Tertiary Education Trust Fund unveils a Beneficiary Identity Management Service to simplify and enhance the identification and management of students and lecturers.

Pathak reaffirms Dangote's commitment to sustainable environment


The Company said as a leading business organisation, it was educating the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on driving positive change and fostering more ways of sustainable production and consumption to drive a better society conducive to economic development.

Access Bank to splash millions of naira on customers in Xtrawins Transact and Win Campaign


The campaign tagged "Xtrawins, Transact and Win", will run from 1st October to 31st December 2023, the bank said in a statement.

Sports

FIFA Ranking: Eagles stay 40th despite first friendly match victory in five years


According to FIFA's official website, Argentina retains its position as the top footballing nation globally, with France and Brazil following closely behind.

African Football League: Wydad hammer Enyimba 3-0 in Morocco


Wydad started the game on the front foot and took the lead just four minutes in through Ayoub El Amloud.

Fact Checker

Misleading! President George Weah did not win 11 counties


Claim: "All 11 counties have been licked (won) by President George Weah" is a claim being made by the official campaign spokesperson of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala.

Claims of arrest of Abraham Godsent Wheon by AFL not supported


Verdict: Mostly False! AFL did not arrest Abraham Godsent Wheon, Assistant Defense Minister for Public Affairs, Sam Collins has clarified.

Health

What Nigeria must do to end AIDS by 2030- NACA DG


Mr Aliyu said the fight to end AIDS has been on for a long time and it's time people understand that fighting HIV begins with them.

Medicines for Africa: Obasanjo speaks on UK-India trade deal


President Obasanjo said the UK's proposals will lead to "huge cost increases for health systems and catastrophic delays in accessing medicines".

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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