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Terrorists intensify attacks after military operations in north-west Nigeria


Residents say terrorists launch "merciless" attacks after every military operation. Read More

2024 Budget: Running costs of finance, budget, trade ministries to surge by N2 trillion


The Federal Ministry of Finance alone will spend expend N8.5 trillion on overheads, 15.8 per cent more than the N7.34 trillion budgeted for it a year ago

British American Tobacco to pay $110 million over infringement – FCCPC


"Investigation and monitoring are still on and further development will be communicated soon,'' the police said.

UPDATED: Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is dead


Rotimi Akeredolu died of leukemia and prostate cancer, two ailments that had made him incapacitated for several months.

Most Recent Stories

Ex-Nigerian ambassador sues former foreign minister for libel in U.S. court


In court filings seen by PREMIUM TIMES, the plaintiff accused the former foreign minister of using Sahara Reporters, a New York-based online newspaper, to defame her. Read More

Plateau Killings: FG orders humanitarian relief to affected communities


"President Tinubu has directed the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of these heinous killings are fished out and brought to justice."

ANALYSIS: Ondo counts cost as intra-government war climaxes at dawn of Akeredolu's demise


With Governor Akeredolu returning to medical leave and his deputy back as interim governor, politics in Ondo was in a state of flux.

Three Akeredolu's aides resign as Aiyedatiwa takes over as Ondo governor


Mr Aiyedatiwa had been the acting governor since 13 December but was sworn in as governor on Wednesday following the death of Mr Akeredolu.

By-Elections: PDP to hold primaries, fixes charges for nomination, interest forms


PDP says its screening of aspirants would also hold on 4 January 2024, while appeal for party primaries would hold on 9 January 2024.

Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Business

Your money is safe in banks, CBN assures depositors


The CBN advised bank customers to proceed with their banking transactions as usual, as there was no cause for concern.

Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

Bolanle Ninalowo, Yomi Gold, eight other shocking celebrity divorces of 2023


In 2023, while some Nigerian celebrities found love, others weren't so lucky. The love in the air seemed to turn stale as some of our favorite celebrity couples announced their separations.

Marriage Crisis: 'Don't let anybody pull you down' — Yul Edochie to Emeka Ike


"If people tell you their family wahala, you go run. Even the people wey dey interview your family take am dey cash out, their own house no good…"

Opinion

The Emefiele mess and Rivers State's comedy of errors, By Zainab Suleiman Okino


He was perceived as having his two hands in the national cookie jar, while the Nigerian people reeled in poverty. His disastrous political voyage did not help matters. Emefiele's alleged financial sleaze and fleecing of the country was unprecedent and the most brazen in recent times. But instead of being cautioned, he was encouraged by other officials of the Buhari government in an unholy alliance that only the ex-CBN governor is now paying for.

From stroke to stone!, By Toyin Falola


…the transformative trajectory from a state of physical debilitation to one of resilience and intellectual illumination transcends the realm of individual narrative. This phenomenon serves as a testament to the indomitable nature of the human psyche, the catalytic potential of intellectual enlightenment, and the profound influence that an individual's journey can exert upon others.

Videos
Plateau Killings: Shettima visits communities, assures of justice for victims
Sports

EPL: Liverpool soar to top as Jota seals Boxing Day win over Burnley


This Boxing Day triumph elevates Liverpool to the top with 42 points from 19 games, temporarily dethroning Arsenal

EPL: Madueke sinks Palace as Chelsea extend unbeaten run against Eagles


The 2-1 win meant Chelsea extended their unbeaten streak to 13 games over Crystal Palace despite recording their 59th conceded goal n 2023; the most by the club since participating in the EPL

Dubawa

Israel-Hamas war: Did Liberia vote a diplomatic embarrassment?


Armageddon arrived early in Liberia following a decision by a Liberian diplomat to vote in support of the US and Israel's continued attacks on Hamas.

Five key insights from our election fact-checks


Their efforts resulted in fact-checking 127 claims from the presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state assembly elections held on Feb. 25 and March 18, 2023.

Health

Research institute advocates integration of cancer into Primary Health Care


Integrating cancer into Primary Health Care services would represent a significant advancement for the nation, particularly considering the high burden of cancer it bears.

2023 Recap: HPV vaccine integration, diphtheria battle, other major health sector events


In this report, PREMIUM TIMES analyses a year in healthcare – acknowledging the difficulties faced, highlighting successes achieved, and pointing out the path ahead for a healthier future.

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