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  A former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi, says those who nurse suspicion against elections in Nigeria have justifiable grounds to seek redress in court. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who was AGF under the administration of ex-President ...

  No fewer than 15 people have perished in a road accident that occurred in Saminaka Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The accident which occurred around 1pm on Sunday involved mostly children who were travelling to cerebrate Eld ...

A much-loved cat believed to be the oldest cat in the world has d!ed – aged 33-years-old. Rosie, a fluffy tortoise-shell, passed away in the hallway of her home in Norwich, Norfolk this week with proud owner Lila Brissett, 73, by ...

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Sunday said it bought petrol from Dangote refinery at N898 per litre. Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of the company, disclosed this to Premium Times in an interview ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained five Chinese nationals over alleged illegal mining in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Mr Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He ...

  The FBI said it “is investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination” of Donald Trump at his Florida golf club. Trump was not harmed in the incident. The Secret Service had spotted a rifle barrel sticking out of a ...

  Telecommunications operators are expected to start disconnecting mobile telephone lines that are not linked to National Identification Numbers, following the expiration of the September 14 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NCC said in a statement in ...

  A suspected vandal has been found d3ad inside a transformer substation located at Commissioners’ Quarters, in Damaturu the Yobe State capital. The suspect’s body was evacuated by the Damaturu police patrol team “Operation Haba Maza” and taken to the ...

  No fewer than 41 people have been feared d3ad following a boat accident in Gummi town, Zamfara State. The boat, carrying 53 farmers heading to their fields on Saturday morning, capsized near the town. An eyewitness, Abubakar Muhammad, a ...

  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has warned that next week’s governorship election in the state is a ‘do-or-die affair’. Obaseki today warned that any form of electoral malpractice from the opposition party would lead to d3ath. He spoke during ...

  The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Sowore, who had been in the United States with his family, was taken into ...

  Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has been released by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) after being detained at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Sowore’s detention was due to a watchlist issued by the Department ...

  Former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has made a heartfelt public apology to Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for any past wrongs during his tenure as governor. The apology came during Igbinedion’s 90th birthday celebration in ...

  Atiku Abubakar has donated N100 million to support victims of the recent flood that devastated Maiduguri, Borno State capital. The donation was announced during his courtesy visit to Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum at the Government House. Atiku’s media adviser, ...

  Food and drink manufacturer, CHI Limited has won multiple accolades at the ‘Africa’s Most Admired Brands Awards.’ According to a statement from the firm, its flagship products, Chivita and Hollandia, received recognition at the awards ceremony recently held in ...

  E-commerce platform, Jumia Nigeria, has kicked off the Jumia Festival 2024, a two-week shopping event aimed at offering discounts on products and empowering businesses to reach a broader audience. The festival, themed ‘Shop Authentic, Save More’, kicked off on ...

  The Nigerian Correctional Service has declared 281 inmates missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The service noted that this followed an evacuation process in the aftermath of the flood incident in the state, ...

  Aliko Dangote has pledged N1.5 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri. During a visit to affected areas, Dangote announced that N1 billion would be donated to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to collaborate ...

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Monday, September 16th, 2024, will be a public holiday to commemorate the Eid-ul-Mawlid, which celebrates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). This declaration was made by ...

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared one of its drivers wanted for THEFT. 26-year old Ibrahim Mohammed, was declared wanted by the commission in a statement released today, September 13. The commission said Mohammed is wanted ...

  The Lagos State Police Command yesterday arrested an 18-year-old boy, Michael Ogbgu, for blackmailing a 17 year-old girl with her n*de pictures. The sister of the girl residing in an estate in Orchid Road, Lekki, Lagos, reported that Ogbogu, ...

  China said Friday it would gradually raise its statutory retirement age, state news agency Xinhua reported, as the country faces a looming demographic crisis and an ageing population. “The statutory retirement age for male workers will be gradually extended ...

  Two wood merchants, identified as Ahohe Seido and Dogbon, are missing after a torrential storm capsised the boat they were travelling on in the Gbòde Jedo River, located in Odofin, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. The accident, ...

  Marketing and advertising publication, ‘Marketing Edge,’ has rebranded its annual award as the ‘Edge Awards’, to expand its scope. In a statement, Marketing Edge’s rebrand signals a new era for the awards event known for celebrating outstanding contributions across ...

Rite Foods Limited has partnered with the 2024 Test Festival hosted by The Bug Detective to support young technology professionals. According to a statement, Rite Foods partnered with The Bug Detective to organise the event with the theme ‘Making Quality ...