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EDITORIAL: BRICS and the Challenges ahead


At some point, BRICS may overcome these tensions. But that does not make the grouping a less welcome addition to the global financial, economic, and political architecture. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Untold Story of Minister Hannatu Musawa's NYSC Saga


The NYSC certificate saga involving Minister Hannatu Musawa has a way more complex background than is currently known to the public, PREMIUM TIMES found.

Police parade gay suspects, disclose how operatives uncovered same-sex marriage ceremony


Police said a suspect, 23-year-old Abel Daniel, admitted that, under the influence of alcohol, he had sex through his anus with a male suspect who is at large.

INTERVIEW: Why FIRS is realising more taxes despite economic headwinds – Nami


Since 2021, the FIRS has been surpassing its revenue target despite inclement national and global economic conditions such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ANALYSIS: House Speaker Abbas rewards friends, rivals with 'juicy committees'


Will his manoeuvre with committee appointments help Mr Abbas to protect his seat in the House in the absence of an APC majority? Read More

Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit


The NUPRC, in its reaction, said the allegations were made to disparage the integrity of the commission.

Another Nigerian sets new Guinness World Record


The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, congratulated Mr Solomon for the "feat".

INVESTIGATION: Nigerian lawmakers probing job racketeering are extorting money from agencies


The lawmakers, pretending to be probing job racketeering, have ironically been extorting money from agencies through a Providus Bank account.

UK granted 132,000 visas to Nigerians in first half 2023 — Envoy


"In 2019, Nigerian students going to the UK brought in 1,500 dependents. By 2022/2023, that number had risen to 52,000 dependents; that's a massive increase."
Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Videos
INTERVIEW: Why men should screen for prostate cancer early - Specialist
Business

How MSMEs can foster economic development in Nigeria – Ex-NACCIMA DG


MSMEs ability to adapt quickly to market changes, drive local innovation, and foster entrepreneurship makes them a critical force in shaping Nigeria's economic future, the expert said.

Fidelity Bank's half-year profit surges 166% amid forex reforms, interest rate hikes


Banks in Africa's largest economy have been posting record profits since about mid-year 2022, helped by the central bank's dogged resolve to keep increasing the reference interest rate in order to rein in inflation...
Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

Portable's NBA performance, Yul Edochie's marriage advice, other top entertainment stories last week


During a concert tagged Unbarred, commemorating the 2023 annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), many attendees walked out when the guest singer, Habeeb Okikiola, AKA Portable, mounted the stage.

The Black Book, Aníkulápó: The Series, other Nigerian titles on Netflix this September


The Black Book is one of the seven Nigerian titles, including Aníkulápó: The Series and Ólòtūré: The Series, debuting on Netflix between this year and 2024.
Opinion

Memo to their excellencies in Africa, By Wole Olaoye


Your shameful conducts give democracy a bad name. Don't you know that if you have the support of the people, they will defend you to the last man? It is futile, for example, for deposed President Ali Bongo of Gabon to beg us to make a 'big noise' for his release from detention. Noise? You're on your own, Sir! In the final analysis, the people are the state!

The wind that blew Dapo Abiodun's rump, By Festus Adedayo


So many reasons have been adduced by historians for Efunsetan's outlawing of procreation among her over 2000 slaves. One was the emotional instability she emerged with from the death during labour of her only daughter child in 1860. This necessitated an absence of a progeny to inherit her tremendous wealth. This powerful Ibadan woman chief, aside her many slaves, also owned several farms, exported agric produce to Porto-Novo, Badagry and Ikorodu and traded in tobacco...

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Migrating to School Viewers gives your creche, playgroup, nursery, primary, or secondary school result management the much-needed upgrade and an overall boost to the entire staff's productivity.

Safari with Xiaomi winners experience the iconic African wilderness, the Maasai Mara


The evolution of Xiaomi phone cameras has brought great imaging very close to users, allowing them to document moments with remarkable precision.

Sports

AFCON Qualifiers: Ahmed Musa out as Peseiro names 23-man squad for Sao Tome clash


In all, the Portuguese manager called three goalkeepers (including home-based Olorunleke Ojo), eight defenders, four midfielders, and eight forwards for the game slated for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Sunday, 10 September.

Beach Volleyball: Nigeria wins silver at U-21 African tournament, qualifies for World Championship


"I'm so proud of the girls, to come in and play like we did tonight not only against the Moroccan but the crowd. We had every opportunity to get it done. Unfortunately, we couldn't quite get it done.

Fact Checker

True! Liberia exported electricity to Ivory Coast for the first time in July


Claim: "Liberia exported electricity for the first time to Cote d'Ivoire," said Finance Minister Samuel Tweah.

False! Gabon, not ECOWAS member, cannot be sanctioned for coup d'etat


Claim: In reaction to the coup d'etat carried out by its military, ECOWAS can sanction the Gabonese government being a member of the organisation.

Health

INTERVIEW: Why men should screen for prostate cancer early – Specialist


Motolani Ogunsanya, a US-based professor, shares her findings from research on "the experiences of black men who have survived prostate cancer" and recommends how to improve the management and treatment of the disease in Nigeria

Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer


WHO estimates that cervical cancer could be first cancer to be eliminated if 90 per cent of girls are vaccinated against HPV.
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