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Nigerian lawmakers violate country's law in purchase of luxury vehicles


Nigerian federal lawmakers have allocated themselves expensive luxury sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Read More

I was occult member – Catholic priest


The cleric had alleged, among others, that some Catholic priests, believed to be acting on the instruction of the bishop, had stormed his adoration ground on 7 October and broke his gate, with the intention to dispossess him of the property.

Professor caught cheating in examination fails to make SAN final list


The Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee (LPPC), last month, shortlisted Ms Daudu's name alongside 68 other lawyers for the prestigious SAN rank.

No Work, No Pay: Tinubu approves payment of ASUU members' withheld salaries


According to Mr Ngelale, the President invoked a "prerogative of mercy" to waive the earlier "no work, no pay" rule imposed on the workers by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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INEC to deploy 46,084 staff, accredit 11,000 observers for Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi elections


"Other preparatory activities, including training, are on course," he stated, noting that valuable lessons for improved performance have been learnt from the 2023 General Election. Read More

I don't want to be remembered for easing int'l passport issuance processes — Nigerian Minister


The minister said this at the weekend in Lagos when he was hosted by his friends and old schoolmates during his stint at Obafemi Awolowo University.

How I manage Obasanjo Farms, my relationship with my dad – Olu Obasanjo


"When dealing with a first-generation company owner who is also a four-star-general who has ruled a country like Nigeria twice, you don't always win that battle most of the time; you lose 110% of the time...''

'Give us back our money,' angry passengers tell Air Peace


Some of the passengers were informed quietly by Air Peace officials that the flight had been further shifted to 11 a.m., PREMIUM TIMES learnt.

EXCLUSIVE: UNILAG makes U-turn, reverses decision on provision of mattresses by students


Mr Obalola said the university's earlier position was based on the health safety of the students and the university as a whole.

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Business

Tinubu appoints new MD/CEO for Bank of Industry


The president's approval of Mr Olusi's appointment follows the voluntary resignation of former BOI Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olukayode Pitan.

Otedola's Geregu Power reports 13% jump in nine-month profit amid soaring impairment loss


Mr Otedola, previously Nigeria's third-richest person and a multisector investor with interests in maritime, banking and oil & gas, holds the company's controlling stake.

Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

Hold my pastor responsible if anything happens to me-Chef Dammy cries out


Chef Dammy is famous for her 120-hour Cook-a-Thon, which took place in June, shortly after Hildaild Bacci set a Guinness Record

#EndSARS Memorial: Mr Macaroni leads solidarity walk


Despite heavy police presence, the skit maker and some young Nigerians besieged the Lekki Tollgate to honour those who lost their lives to police and military brutality.

Opinion

The Missing Manhood and Tales of 'Other Realities' in Nigeria, By Jideofor Adibe


The fear that one's manhood could disappear after shaking hands or having body contact with someone who possessed such mystical power has been with us since the 1970s but would recede intermittently only to resurface again.

Three Lessons in Management and Leadership, By Reuben Abati


The reality is that the world has been torn apart by this corrosive, selfish ambition of states couched in nationalistic terms or as patriotism but nonetheless most of the distortions of the last three centuries and even earlier have persisted

Promoted

New NCC boss, Maida commits to Tinubu's vision on digital economy


The new telecom regulator paid tributes to former chief executives of the Commission for their laudable role in building a resilient telecoms industry

Lagos Free Zone wins Industrial Champion Category at the Global Free Zones of the Year 2023 Awards


The award is in recognition of the leading industrial ecosystem provided by LFZ as a Special Economic Zone for manufacturing in Africa

Craneburg restates commitment to timely completion of Eti-Osa-Epe expressway, seeks cooperation


The company, in a statement on Wednesday further stated that it shall continue to work with relevant government agencies to ensure minimal impact of the construction works on commuters.

Sports

Four matches to watch this weekend


It is derby weekend in Europe as Enyimba face a daunting battle against Wydad in the inaugural African Football League.

Osimhen more likely than ever to leave Napoli


De Laurentiis has hinted that Osimhen may have walked back on signing a contract extension with the Naples-based team.

Fact Checker

Food delivery robot made in USA, not Oye-Ekiti


Claim: Some Facebook users shared a video claiming that the Mechatronics Engineering department at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, produced a robot serving food at restaurants.

Misleading: Old video from South Africa used to depict mob violence in Nigeria


Claim: A viral video showing a woman being beaten and stripped by angry mobs is allegedly linked to an armed robbery gang.

Health

Nigeria records over 9,000 diphtheria infections


Out of the suspected cases, 9,478 were confirmed from 137 local government areas (LGAs) across 20 states including the Federal Capital Territory.

Tinubu lifts 'no work, no pay rule' instituted against Nigerian doctors


"Invoking the Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy, President Bola Tinubu has approved the waiver of the "No Work, No Pay" Order that was instituted against striking members of NARD on 1 August, 2023, following the commencement of their industrial action which began on 26 July, 2023.
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