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At least 101 people were killed by non-state across Nigeria last week, the highest figure in over eight weeks. A review of the figure shows an increase of about 200 per cent when compared to the previous week when 32 people were reported killed. Out of the 101 persons, a traditional ruler was killed in Kaduna while […]

A former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha has said his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, was arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). He, however, said the IGP was deceived by his successor, Hope Uzodimma. Nwosu was arrested in a commando style during a church service at St Peter’s Anglican church, Eziama […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to the late South African anti-apartheid hero, Desmond Tutu, describing him as one whose life was a message on love and happiness.  According to Buhari, the legacies of Archbishop Tutu who died at 90 on Sunday, “will resonate through generations, bringing more light and clarity to religious diversity, democracy, […]

There is an outbreak of COVID-19 at Nigeria’s seat of power, with some presidential aides testing positive. Premium Times had named those affected as the President’s Aide-de-camp (ADC), Yusuf Dodo; Chief Security Officer (CSO), Aliyu Musa, and the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. The online newspaper said […]

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has ordered the release of the female soldier who got engaged to a corps member at the Yikpata Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kwara State. It was gathered that the Army Chief ordered her release with immediate effect in the spirit of […]

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has tested positive for COVID-19 and is undergoing treatment. Shehu, who confirmed this to Channels Television on Saturday, however, said he feels fine. He explained that has mild symptoms of the disease – a trait connected with the omicron variant, adding that […]

Less than two years after the Independent National Electoral Commission deregistered 74 political parties due to their poor performance in the 2019 general elections, the commission says no fewer than 107 groups have approached it for registration as political parties. Responding to a Freedom of Information request sent by Sunday Punch, the Deputy Director, SERVICOM at INEC, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to embrace the message of hope which Christmas offers despite the current “excruciating economic hardship”. The party said this on Friday in a statement issued by Debo Ologunagba, the party’s spokesperson. The party rejoiced with Nigerians on the Christmas celebration, and urged them to support the party […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerians deserve a country that will guarantee the citizens are free from fear and harassment. In a statement issued on Friday, the President recalled his trip to Maiduguri the Borno State capital where he addressed officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces serving in Operation Hadin Kai – a […]

Three Senior Advocates of Nigeria have faulted the order of Aisha, the wife of President Buhari that all members of staff in her office should proceed on an indefinite leave. They said the President’s wife acted illegally as she had no right to give such an order, adding that only the Head of the Civil […]

The family of a youth corper simply identified as Remi, who proposed to a female soldier, Private Sofiyat Akinlabi, at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara State, has said that the duo started their friendship three years ago in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to the family member, Remi and Akinlabi’s friendship […]

The Federal Government has warned that it may be forced to issue restrictions on gatherings and impose curfews if the current surge in the number of COVID-19 cases continues. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said this in a statement yesterday. The Nigeria Centre […]

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday suspended entry of passengers from Nigeria and three other African countries. The other countries are Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The latest ban, taking effect tomorrow, was announced yesterday by the UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).  But the Nigeria […]

Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has endorsed Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, for the 2023 presidency. The elder statesman endorsed him when the Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation visited him at his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger capital, on Thursday. He asked Osinbajo to be resilient and contest the Presidency in 2023. “I know the Vice-president very well. […]