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Terrorists attack traders' convoy, kill eight in north-west Nigeria

View this email in your browser Headlines Terrorists attack traders' convoy, kill eight in north-west Nigeria The traders were attacked despite the presence of armed soldiers in the convoy. Read More Target of $1 trillion economy in danger if insecurity persists – Tinubu "We are pursuing a $1 trillion economy in the next few years, and our efforts will be undermined if we do not finally wrap up our progressive onslaught against enemies of progress." Read More Plateau Crises: Protesting residents raze District Head's house A PREMIUM TIMES reporter, accompanied by this person, was at the palace on Thursday to interview the district head. Read More Military kills 43 terrorists, arrests 115 others – DHQ DHQ said troops are hunting terrorists in their hiding places and conducting targeted offensives to destroy them. Read More Most Recent Stories Niger, Gombe governors meet Tinubu, discuss food security, other matters Mr Tinubu had during his New Year's speech emphasised the need to invest in agriculture. Read More Police Constables Recruitment: Enugu Command fixes date for applicants' screening "Accordingly, the applicants are requested to visit http://apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng to print their invitation slips and report to the mentioned venue on the date specified in their invitation slips, appearing in a clean white T-shirt and shorts," the command's spokesperson said. Akeredolu's body arrives, received by family, Lagos, Ogun, Osun Govs Late Governor Akeredolu passed on after a long battle with prostrate cancer. Nigerian govt lists 58 illegal tertiary institutions, others students should avoid NUC had in 2022 published the same list of illegal institutions, which was signed by its immediate past Executive Secretary, Abubakar Rasheed, a professor. Former Sierra Leone President charged with treason, granted bail The Judge also demanded that every visit to his residence should be permitted by the Inspector-General of Police. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Veteran Yoruba actor Olofa Ina is dead On Thursday, actor Olofa Ina's2 death was announced by his colleagues on Instagram. World's oldest chicken is dead GWR reported the passing of Peanut, as announced by Marsi Darwin, Peanut's owner. Darwin expressed grief, stating, "Peanut was a close family member." Opinion Strengthening pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria, By Ify Aniebo Rhodes-Vivour Nigeria can truly become the 'pharmacy of Africa' if we prioritise investment in pharmaceutical manufacturing. India has shown this can be done and we have all it takes to achieve this. All that's missing is political will. With political will, Nigeria will not need to depend on foreign countries for drug and vaccines its citizens need and it will be well on its way to achieving health and the economic resilience of the continent. Aketi!, By Simbo Olorunfemi One thing that cannot be faulted is that Aketi was never afraid to speak his mind, where/when he should have. He was not one to hold back from stepping on toes of foes, and even friends, once he was convinced his was the right path. He was man of courage. He stood and lived by his convictions. He put in the shift to bring to realisation his vision. Promoted Governor Lawal commissions key projects in Kauran Namoda, says it's dawn of new era in Zamfara The governor visited Kauran Namoda local government after launching the distribution of agricultural assets and farm inputs to farmers in Zamfara North. Sports NFF, GTI sign Federation Cup deal The NFF General Secretary expressed the organisation's joy regarding the partnership, emphasising that it has the potential to revive the prestigious legacy of the Federation Cup. Pistorius leaves South African jail, placed on parole After spending nine years at a prison near Pretoria, he was released on parole by a panel after determining he had completed the minimum detention requirement under South African law. Dubawa Are these women protesting against monogamy in Finland, as suggested? Verdict: False! In contrast to the claim, the women in the video were protesting the hypersexualisation of their bodies while demanding the right to protect their bodies. It has nothing to do with men. The video was taken out of context due to the language barrier. Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.