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Premium Times Ebonyi lawmakers increase high court judges number, raise retirement to 70yrs

The Speaker of the House, Moses Odunwa, said during a plenary in Abakaliki that the amended law which takes effect from 5 October,...

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Premium Times Ngozi Ezeonu, Ruth Kadiri, others call out NAFDAC over alleged fake drugs in circulation

“If you are one of the people who are doing these fake drugs, please stop. People are dying. Our children are dying. Right now, I'...

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Premium Times Nigerian troops kill terrorist gang leader, recover 5,090 litres stolen crude

The operations were conducted between 30 September and 4 October, according to an operational report made available to the News Ag...

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TechCrunch Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets

Spotify will make 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages for this expansion.

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TechCabal 👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Banks want their crypto cake

In today's edition: FNB’s crypto journey begins || Starlink pause in Kenya enters month three || Airtel Money eyes card market ||...

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TechCabal What prediction markets must fix to remove the “gambling” label

Prediction markets are entering Africa, promising to turn informed conviction into useful signals. But as money, sports and specul...

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Premium Times Tinubu congratulates India’s PM on 25 years in public leadership

President Tinubu noted that Nigeria valued its “strategic partnership” with India. The post Tinubu congratulates India’s PM on 25...

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Premium Times Reps panel issues final summons to FCT councils over N100bn financial queries

The committee threatened sanctions against officials of the six FCT Area Councils over unresolved audit queries, including N7.65 b...

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Premium Times 2027: Defections from APC to SDP intensify as Adamu builds Nasarawa campaign

Mr Otaru said the movement of APC members to the SDP reflected growing dissatisfaction within the ruling party The post 2027: Defe...

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Premium Times ₦3.5bn Ogun LG Severance: When leadership meets compassion, By Kayode Akinmade

The Ogun State Government’s payment of the outstanding severance allowances is more than another government expenditure. For many,...

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Premium Times 2027: Why Nigerians should replace Tinubu with Makinde – APM Campaign DG

The Director-General of the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, Felix Hyat, asked Nigerians to reject President Bola...

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Premium Times 259 Army captains begin promotion examination in Jos

Nigerian Army has commenced its 2026 Captain-to-Major Practical Promotion Examination in Jos, Plateau State, with 259 officers par...

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Premium Times Russia 3-3 Nigeria: Five key takeaways as Super Eagles stage dramatic comeback in Nizhny Novgorod

The draw does not erase Nigeria’s recent shortcomings, but it provides plenty to examine as Chelle assesses his options and prepar...

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Premium Times Body with parts removed found near Plateau market

“We woke up this morning to see the corpse lying behind the Monday Market. It was a shocking sight,” Mr Dawul said The post Body w...

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Premium Times Ronaldo opens up on Portugal exit, says Jesus broke two promises

The 41-year-old Portugal captain gave a detailed account of the events in a lengthy personal statement published on Instagram on T...

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Vanguard The “prosperity” Nigerians need

President Bola Tinubu’s October 1, 2026 Independence Day address was upbeat, confident and forward-looking. Its high point was his...

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Vanguard Nigerian Air Force crashes timeline since 1980

Here are some major air crashes involving the Nigeria Air Force, which has one of the strongest militaries on the continent. The p...

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Vanguard Plane Crash: Victim visited mother on birthday before trip

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — One of the victims of Tuesday’s ill-fated Air Force aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, F...

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Vanguard Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses

….experts call for urgent, sustainable measures to mitigate impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growi...

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Vanguard World Bank: Fuel price to slow Nigeria’s poverty reduction

•Says rising pre-election spending may derail reforms •Raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% •Projects 15.7% inflation rat...

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Vanguard Thoughts of Chief Ralph Obioha on Nigeria

'Igbo dominated the officers' corps. As there were many prominent Igbo officers in the army, it was wrongly perceived that Igbo pe...

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Vanguard Why Nigeria’s digital economy lack strong female flavour

…How cost of data, smartphones, lack of digital skills exclude women …Just 35% used internet, compared with 52% of men – GSMA repo...

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Vanguard Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, October 7, 2026

The Nigerian naira weakened against the United States dollar in the parallel market on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, while the local...

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Vanguard Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to date

October 5, 2026 — ATR-42, Igbokoda, OndoCasualties: 25 killedThe Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda...

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