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Man rapes NYSC member in Akwa Ibom, police say

The police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a man who allegedly raped a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state. The suspect, Paul Edu, raped the NYSC member at Ukana Iba community in Essien...

Egbetokun could stay longer as Inspector General as representatives move to amend a crucial law

The House of Representatives has approved a bill that could extend the tenure of the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, beyond the dictates of public service rules. The bill, sponsored by President Tajudeen Abbas and Chairman of the...

Jigawa City Council recommends government regulate food prices

The Jigawa State Council of Chiefs and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday called on the Nigerian government to address the country's difficulties but warned people against a street protest. The groups gave the advice at a town...

Court allows nephew accused of Yahaya Bello to travel abroad

The Federal High Court in Abuja has allowed an accused nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. To enable the accused, Ali Bello, to undertake the medical trip abroad, the...

In the video for 'Ogechi', Davido pays homage to Chioma's roots

Producer: Adeola Omooba Director: Dammy Twitch Video length: 3 minutes, 38 seconds Release Date: July 19, 2024 The remix of “Ogechi,” featuring Afrobeats star Davido, arrived just before her wedding, turning the viral hit into an anthem. Released on June 26, the remix enhances...

Ndume's sacking, Tinubu's budget request, reshuffle of standing committees and other Senate stories from last week

Nigerian senators began last week mourning the death of a member of the House of Representatives, Ekene Adams, who passed away on Tuesday morning. Both chambers of the National Assembly suspended their sessions that day in honour of the deceased...

NBA President-elect Afam Osigwe accepts victory and reaffirms his plans for reform

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President-elect Afam Osigwe has accepted victory in Saturday's election, reaffirming his campaign promise to push for reform of the Nigerian judiciary. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), polled 20,435 votes,...

Sanusi and Bayero cause a stir when they leave the palaces (VIDEO)

The fight for Kano's emirship continued last week when the two men fighting for the post, Aminu Bayero and Lamido Sanusi, made public appearances outside their palaces for the first time since the crisis began. The reinstated Emir, Mr Sanusi,...

Dangote defies NMDPRA and tests diesel in presence of federal lawmakers

Dangote Group Chairman Aliko Dangote on Saturday said that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals Refinery, the world's largest single-train refinery, are of superior quality compared to their imported counterparts and meet international standards. A statement by the...

Court bars INEC from handing over voter registration to Rivers electoral commission

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from handing over its voters' register to the Rivers State Government's electoral body for the upcoming local government area (LGA) elections in the state. The court...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...