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A 25-year-old woman has committed suicide in Anambra State over a breakup with her boyfriend after allegedly aborting three pregnancies with him. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has unveiled the identity of a suspected impostor who allegedly posed as an officer of the anti-graft agency. According to a video released by the Commission, the suspect, identified as Haruna Mamuda, is…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price by N25 per litre, lowering the cost from N1,275 to N1,250. A senior Dangote Group official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State will have a media briefing in Uyo around noon today, Saturday, 30 May. Here, Premium Times has raised 20 questions for journalists who will be present at the briefing to ask the governor.…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has once again, issued a stern warning against what he described as harmful grazing practices, cattle rustling, poisoning of livestock, willful destruction of crops, night and underage grazing, or any act capable of threatening peace…
The Office of former President Goodluck Jonathan has disowned a trending Instagram account operating under the handle @goodluck_ebelejonathan, describing it as fake and an act of impersonation. In a statement issued on Friday, Jonathan’s media aide, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, said…
The Anambra State Government says presidential candidates of all political parties seeking to deploy outdoor campaign materials in the state ahead of the 2027 election will pay N50 million as permit fees to the state government. Chika Ngobili, the assistant…
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Combat Team 6, have rescued 31 kidnapped victims during a patrol operation along the Bagega–Kawaye road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.This was contained in a post on Friday night shared on X…
Three Mexican airlines announced restrictions on Friday for travellers from Central African countries due to the region’s deadly Ebola outbreak, as Mexico prepares to welcome fans and athletes for the World Cup in less than two weeks. “Entry into Mexico…
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has described the alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a misguided and “foolhardy” venture that stood no chance of success, insisting that Nigerians would not have supported any attempt…
A man, identified simply as Adegoke Tee, has been arrested by the police in connection with a road accident that claimed the lives of two policemen in Osun State. The suspect was apprehended on Friday, two days after the fatal incident…
Security dominated the morning headlines as Saturday PUNCH reported that forests and porous border corridors across Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Ekiti states have become major infiltration routes for bandits and kidnappers. This is as a man recounted how his brother,…
Prominent Abuja-based auto dealer and politician, Aliyu Mohammad, popularly known as “Sarkin Mota,” has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the House of Representatives to represent Yola North, Yola South and Girei Federal Constituency in the 2027…
The Obinolu Chukwu community in Umunneochi local government area of Abia State has been gripped by tension, following the planned establishment of a cassava processing plant on a disputed community land, contrary to a valid court order. Some members of…
The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The…
The abducted vice principal of Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Folawe Alamu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde and other Nigerians to negotiate with her abductors for the release of…
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