2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigerian creators, Shallipopi, steal show - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Under the theme New Era, New Icons, TikTok celebrated the creators, performers and emerging talents whose originality shaped digital culture in 2025.The post 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigerian creators, Shallipopi, steal show appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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3 years after, Wassa IDPs seek reopening of PHC - Daily Trust
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Residents of the Wassa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to reopen the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in the camp which was closed down in 2022, leaving them, especially women and children, without access to essential medical services. It was gathered []
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AAUA Graduates 32 First-Class At 14th Convocation - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has produced 32 First-class graduates out of 5,799 students at the 14th convocation ceremony of the institution. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Olugbenga Ige, who disclosed this on Monday, said 1,444 students bagged second class upper, while 3,177 students got second class lower division, and...The post AAUA Graduates 32 First-Class At 14th Convocation appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Abia, NDPHC Begin Construction Of 7.5MVA Injection Substation - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Abia State Government, in partnership with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has commenced the construction of a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation in Umuahia. A statement on Monday also explained that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who performed the groundbreaking ceremony, described the project as a transformative initiative that will significantly boost...The post Abia, NDPHC Begin Construction Of 7.5MVA Injection Substation appeared first on New Telegraph.
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ABUAD To Launch Air Purifier To Boost Students Innovation - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), is set to launch Air Purifier, an ICT device/solution for gauging air humidity. The launch, which would be the first of its kind in Africa, takes place in February next year. A press release on Monday signed by the ABUAD Director of Corporate Affairs, Tunde Olofintila which was made available...The post ABUAD To Launch Air Purifier To Boost Students Innovation appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Abuja: Zuma Film Festival platform for celebrating creativity, talents - Daily Trust
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Federal Government said that the annual Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) is Nigerias most prestigious platform for celebrating creativity, talent and the transformative power of storytelling. Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated this at the closing and award night of the 2025 Zuma International Film Festival weekend in Abuja. []
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Adeniyi Chairs First WCO Policy Session, Boosts Nigerias Global Customs Influence - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has chaired his first meeting as Council Chair of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), presiding over the 93rd Session of the WCO Policy Commission in Antigua, Guatemala. The high-level gathering, which held from 2 to 4 December 2025 at the iconic Hotel Soleil, further solidified...The post Adeniyi Chairs First WCO Policy Session, Boosts Nigerias Global Customs Influence appeared first on New Telegraph.
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AFCON 2025 countdown: NFF confirms new date for Super EaglesEgypt friendly - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
This adjustment, the federation said, will help both technical crews test larger portions of their provisional squads before final selection. The post AFCON 2025 countdown: NFF confirms new date for Super EaglesEgypt friendly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Army Foils Bandits Attack On Gatawa Village In Sokoto - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Nigerian Army has successfully averted a major bandits attack on Gatawa village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokotos East Senatorial zone, situated along the borders with Zamfara, Katsina, and the Niger Republic, is one of the areas most severely affected by frequent insurgent attacks....The post Army Foils Bandits Attack On Gatawa Village In Sokoto appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Article of Faith: The highest form of prayer, By Femi Aribisala - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Some are healed in the body, but not in the soul. For 41 years of my life, I never prayed, or so I thought. I told myself, since God is God, He must know all I need and want without my having to ask Him. I did not know that the word of God says: []The post Article of Faith: The highest form of prayer, By Femi Aribisala appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Awujale Stool: Fusengbuwa ruling house gives Kwam 1 till Wednesday to prove lineage - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Kwam 1, in a letter dated 3 December and addressed to the ruling house, declared his intention to ascend the ancestral throne. The post Awujale Stool: Fusengbuwa ruling house gives Kwam 1 till Wednesday to prove lineage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Bazara Tech Unveils AI Platform To Transform Corporate Banking - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
In a major development for Africas financial technology sector, homegrown innovator Bazara Tech Inc. has officially launched Manovar, an artificial intelligence-powered corporate banking and platform poised to redefine how banks serve business clients across the continent. The announcement, made in Lagos this week, introduces what industry experts are calling a game-changing solution designed to tackle...The post Bazara Tech Unveils AI Platform To Transform Corporate Banking appeared first on Ne
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Benin Coup: ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of Standby Force - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
ECOWAS said it had decided to deploy the standby force following wide consultations with its Heads of State and Government.The post Benin Coup: ECOWAS orders immediate deployment of Standby Force appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BHaram fight lasting longer than Civil War is troublingObasanjo - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Olusegun Obasanjo on insecurity: Nigeria's 15-year Boko Haram fight is troubling. He calls for specialized training and modern tech for the military....
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Businessman Nasiru Danu wins Top 10 Magazines Man of the Year award - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The award celebrates individuals and organisations making significant impact in business, politics, leadership and other key sectors.The post Businessman Nasiru Danu wins Top 10 Magazines Man of the Year award appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Champions Lagos Legends Basketball Club set for grand reception in Abuja - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Igoche Mark, initiator of the Mark D' Ball Basketball Championship, has extended an invitation to leading figures in basketball and enthusiasts to join him in honoring the 2025 champions of Nigerian basketball in Abuja.The post Champions Lagos Legends Basketball Club set for grand reception in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Coastal highway: CRiver residents get N1bn compensation - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Federal Government has paid N1bn in coastal highway compensation to residents of Cross River State affected by the Lagos-Calabar highway construction....
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Cultists Clash Claim Four Lives In Anambra - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
At least four persons were confirmed dead, and scores suffered various degrees of bullet injury when an alleged rival cult group stormed Nawfia Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, shooting indiscriminately. Prior to the incident, the State Police Command had launched a raid on the area and neighbouring town, arresting two suspected...The post Cultists Clash Claim Four Lives In Anambra appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Death toll rises in Jigawa farmers-herders clash - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Mr Mahmud stated that the attackers used bows, arrows, and machetes in the confrontation that lasted for over 24 hours.The post Death toll rises in Jigawa farmers-herders clash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Defection rumours rise as Fubara faces mounting Assembly fire - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Speculation grows that Rivers Governor Fubara may dump the PDP for the APC after 17 lawmakers loyal to Nyesom Wike defected, escalating state tensions....
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EDITORIAL: More seats for women in parliament; an overdue idea - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Currently, Nigeria has only 20 female lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly with 16 in the House of Representatives and four in the Senate out of a total of 469 legislatures.The post EDITORIAL: More seats for women in parliament; an overdue idea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Eno declares APC membership as condition for contract award, appointments - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Throughout his speech, Mr Eno sought validation from Mr Akpabio, seeking approval, counsel, from the Senate president to award contracts to party members.The post Eno declares APC membership as condition for contract award, appointments appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Factional PDP BoT moves to overhaul partys state chapters, commence fresh congresses, convention - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The faction loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said the internal reforms are essential to strengthen the partys structures, build trust, and ensure that the PDP remains a model of fairness and inclusiveness in Nigerias democratic space.The post Factional PDP BoT moves to overhaul partys state chapters, commence fresh congresses, convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Family faults government response as Kwara traditional ruler spends nine days in captivity - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile, Kamilu Abdul-Salami, was abducted on 29 November in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara StateThe post Family faults government response as Kwara traditional ruler spends nine days in captivity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FG launches campaign to promote civic responsibility - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Patriotism is not a spectator sport or a title we claim only when our nation triumphs. True patriotism is an active verb.The post FG launches campaign to promote civic responsibility appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 abducted pupils from St. Mary's School in Niger State after a recent school attack by gunmen....
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FG Unveils N50m Equity-Free Grant For Tertiary Students - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Federal Government has unveiled a N50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at promoting innovation, research excellence, and entrepreneurship across Nigerias tertiary institutions. Beneficiaries would receive up to N50 million in equity-free seed funding, alongside intensive incubation, expert mentorship, and access to networks and critical startup-building tools. Speaking at the unveiling on Monday...The post FG Unveils N50m Equity-Free Grant For Tertiary Students appeared f
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Four killed in another attack by gunmen in Anambra community - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The latest attack occurred hours after gunmen attacked Saint Andrew's Anglican Church in Isiokwe Lilu in Ihiala LGA of the state, killing the pastor's wife, razing houses and vehicles. The post Four killed in another attack by gunmen in Anambra community appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Fun to the MAX This Christmas Season: Xiaomi unveils brand new REDMI Pad 2 Pro series in Nigeria - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Arriving just in time for Christmas, the REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series also comes with exclusive gifts, making it one of the most attractive techoffers of the season.The post Fun to the MAX This Christmas Season: Xiaomi unveils brand new REDMI Pad 2 Pro series in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Group Plans Free Electrical Installations Training To Empower Rivers Youths - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN) Rivers State chapter has announced its plan to organise free electrical installation training for youths in Rivers State in a bid to groom them as professionals in the electricity industry. The Chairman of LECAN in Rivers State, Engr. Lekia Emmanuel, who disclosed this during the groups special...The post Group Plans Free Electrical Installations Training To Empower Rivers Youths appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Group Urges Protection For Widows, Vulnerable Women - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Let Your Light Shine Sisterhood, has called on stakeholders to prioritise the protection of women and other vulnerable groups in society. Founder of the organisation, Lady Angela Ohuabunwa, who disclosed this in Abuja at a Thanksgiving ceremony held at St. Matthew Anglican Church, stated that the society would be a better place...The post Group Urges Protection For Widows, Vulnerable Women appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Gunmen attack church in Anambra, kill pastors wife, raze house, vehicles - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Like in other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State, but the latest attack on a church is a novelty in the region.The post Gunmen attack church in Anambra, kill pastors wife, raze house, vehicles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How Nigerian military foiled coup in Benin Republic Tinubu - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Today, the Nigerian armed forces stood gallantly as a defender and protector of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin ..."The post How Nigerian military foiled coup in Benin Republic Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Immigration Expert Cautions Nigerian Professionals On Visa Decisions - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Co-founder and CEO of Immigify, Emma Olorunsheyi, has cautioned Nigerians against making the common and costly mistake of choosing student visas as their default relocation route, even when they may already qualify for the highly prestigious EB-1A visa category in the United States. Speaking at the Immigify Global Leadership Roundtable at the weekend in Lagos,...The post Immigration Expert Cautions Nigerian Professionals On Visa Decisions appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Insecurity: Obasanjo asks Nigerian govt to seek global intervention - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Mr Obasanjo also warned that Nigerias increasing population of out-of-school children could become a major security threat in the future if left unaddressedThe post Insecurity: Obasanjo asks Nigerian govt to seek global intervention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Inside details of Nigerias military operation that foiled coup in Benin Republic - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to enter Benin Republic and take over its airspace to help dislodge the coup plotters.The post Inside details of Nigerias military operation that foiled coup in Benin Republic appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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IPI Nigeria to FG: Stop states, security agencies from harassing journalists - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
IPI Nigeria wants the Nigerian government to end harassment of journalists and review repressive media laws.The post IPI Nigeria to FG: Stop states, security agencies from harassing journalists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Its my right to become Awujale, no one can shut me down Kwam 1 - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Oba Adetona, I therefore invoke your spirit: please rise and reveal what is hidden to the people. They want to conceal the truth. I come from a royal lineage on both ....The post Its my right to become Awujale, no one can shut me down Kwam 1 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Jaiz Bank joins global Islamic liquidity network as first African primary dealer - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Nigeria has expanded its Islamic finance market in recent years, with governments issuing sukuk to fund roads and other infrastructure projects.The post Jaiz Bank joins global Islamic liquidity network as first African primary dealer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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LASTMA confirms two dead, two injured in early morning crashes in Lagos - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The incidents occurred on Monday amid persistently high crash rates across Lagos. Between January and September 2025 alone, the agency reported 1,006 accidents, resulting in 87 deaths and 666 injuries, according to official data.The post LASTMA confirms two dead, two injured in early morning crashes in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Maiden Convocation: FUO To Confer Degrees On 10,272 Graduates - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Prof. Teddy Charles Adias, has revealed that the University will be conferring Degrees on 10,272 graduating students across the various faculties of the university and postgraduate school. Out of these, he said that 9912 students will be graduating with various first degrees, while 360 will...The post Maiden Convocation: FUO To Confer Degrees On 10,272 Graduates appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Mutual Benefits, NPF Microfinance, Sterling Bank stock pick this week - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide.The post Mutual Benefits, NPF Microfinance, Sterling Bank stock pick this week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NASS Roundup: Speakers alleged link with 18.6bn project, stalled constitution review debate, other stories from House of Reps - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Speaker Tajudeen said the reports linking him with the N18.6 billion NASC contract project were incorrect, misleading and a distortion of how procurement functions within the National Assembly bureaucracy.The post NASS Roundup: Speakers alleged link with 18.6bn project, stalled constitution review debate, other stories from House of Reps appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria frees 100 children abducted from Catholic school in Niger State - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The release of the 100 schoolchildren comes amid a series of violent attacks in Niger State.The post Nigeria frees 100 children abducted from Catholic school in Niger State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerias medium-term revenue projection more realistic, but debt service remains worrisome Report - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Setting aside as much as N15.9 trillion to repay debt, CPPE warned, may also leave little for socio-economic priorities like security, social programmes and investment in infrastructure.The post Nigerias medium-term revenue projection more realistic, but debt service remains worrisome Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerias World Bank debt to hit $9.65bn - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Nigeria's World Bank debt is projected to hit $9.65bn by year-end, driven by new loans for key sectors. Explore the details of the borrowings and expert vi...
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NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City stay top as League approaches midway mark - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Nasarawa Unitedwho have a game in handand Rivers United, with two games in hand, remain firmly in pursuit with 27 and 26 points respectively.The post NPFL Round-Up: Ikorodu City stay top as League approaches midway mark appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Obasanjo speaks on constitution review, criticises Nigerian lawmakers huge earnings - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
"I will not say our constitution is perfect. Part of it is that if I have the opportunity tomorrow and I have the right, there are some that I'll immediately change in part of our constitution. But I will not blame the constitution as much as I will blame the operators of the constitution."The post Obasanjo speaks on constitution review, criticises Nigerian lawmakers huge earnings appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Ogun govt warns against indiscriminate dumping of waste, says violators risk fines, imprisonment - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this law commits an offence and on arrest shall pay a penalty of twenty-five thousand (N25,000) to the Authority.The post Ogun govt warns against indiscriminate dumping of waste, says violators risk fines, imprisonment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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PDP crisis: Wike bloc plans state congresses, national convention - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The PDP crisis escalates as the faction led by Nyesom Wike reveals plans to conduct its own state congresses and a national convention to elect leaders....
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Police uncover mortuary with mutilated corpses linked to organ harvesting - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
When we visited the place, we saw scattered corpses, mutilated corpses, in this environment. What we have seen, the corpses that we discovered are more than one hundred. And the owner of the mortuary is on the run, the police said.The post Police uncover mortuary with mutilated corpses linked to organ harvesting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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President Tinubu presents National Excellence Award to Gov Lawal - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
"Governor Lawal was recognised by the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) 2025 for the reforms his administration introduced across various sectors in Zamfara.The post President Tinubu presents National Excellence Award to Gov Lawal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Public Health Emergency Imminent As Contraceptive Shortage Deepens AHBN - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has warned that Nigeria was edging dangerously close to a national public health emergency due to persistent shortages of family planning commodities. Coordinator, Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), Dr Aminu Magashi, who raised the alarm during the 9th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Health Journalists (ANHeJ) in...The post Public Health Emergency Imminent As Contraceptive Shortage Deepens AHBN appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Regina Daniels mum loses AGN presidency to Abubakar Yakubu - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
PREMIUM TIMES reported in November that Mr Rollas, whom Mr Yakuba succeeded, had urged Regina Daniels mother to prioritise her daughters well-being rather than involve herself in the AGN elections.The post Regina Daniels mum loses AGN presidency to Abubakar Yakubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Security emergency: Army freezes retirement of officers - Punch
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Nigerian Army has frozen all statutory and voluntary retirements for officers to retain manpower and experience amid a nationwide security emergency....
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Shell Nigeria Gas Limited expands operations to Ogun - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The company stated that it recorded the achievements working in close collaboration with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML). The post Shell Nigeria Gas Limited expands operations to Ogun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Shettima arrives Abidjan for Ouattaras inauguration - Premium Times
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
Mr Shettima will join other African leaders and international dignitaries at Monday's inauguration ceremony.The post Shettima arrives Abidjan for Ouattaras inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sokoto Govt, MOFI Enhance Onion Production With Modern Cold Storage - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), is transforming the agriculture sector with the launch of a modern onion cold storage facility in More Area, Sokoto. Governor Ahmed Aliyu said this investment will help farmers reduce losses, improve quality, and earn more from their produce. At the groundbreaking ceremony,...The post Sokoto Govt, MOFI Enhance Onion Production With Modern Cold Storage appeared first on New Telegraph.
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St. Marys Abduction: Bishop Says No Notification Yet - New Telegraph
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The cheering news circulating on a private television station regarding the release of some abducted children cannot be confirmed, as the Proprietor of St. Marys Private Catholic School, Most Rev. Bulus Yohanna, says neither he nor any staff member has been contacted. Despite the uncertainty, the Bishop expressed strong optimism that the children will return...The post St. Marys Abduction: Bishop Says No Notification Yet appeared first on New Telegraph.
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