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Several weeks after a woman was brutally beaten during a night Christian crusade in Cross River State, with one death reportedly linked to the incident, no arrests have been made and authorities remain largely silent. The post SPECIAL REPORT: How a Christian crusade turned into deadly mob assault...
The court admitted bank statements as exhibits against Mr Malami and his two relatives facing the N8.7 billion money laundering charges along with him. The post Witness testifies on bank account linked to Malami’s N8.7 billion fraud case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The United States government has sanctioned Mukhtar Muhammad, Lagos-based Bureau De Change (BDC) operator and three firms allegedly controlled by him over claims that they served as financial conduits for the West Africa franchise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The post US sanctions...
The academy, he said, supports the federal government’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, including the proposed issuance of specialised bonds to clear gas supply debts and improve liquidity in the sector. The post NAE backs power reforms, warns on infrastructure gaps appeared...
The Oyo State Government urged the residents of the affected local government areas to comply with the curfew directive and cooperate with security agencies. The post Oyo govt imposes curfew in 10 LGAs, search for abducted pupils, teachers intensifies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The result leaves both teams on four points in Group L The post World Cup: Ghana’s Black Stars cage Three Lions in Boston appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The findings come as Nigeria continues to grapple with chronic power shortages, frequent grid collapses and one of the world's largest electricity access deficits despite possessing significant hydropower resources. The post Africa records hydropower growth but Nigeria still suffers power shortages...
The Supreme Court said the lawyer's application fell far below acceptable legal standards and described it as one of the most “thoughtless and irresponsible applications” ever brought before the court. The post Supreme Court fines lawyer N50m, bars him from courts over ‘abusive’ filing appeared...
The Oba said the instruction came from God Almighty and his royal ancestors, following rising insecurity in Nigeria. The post Oba of Benin orders spiritual warfare against banditry in Edo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
An official said any impounded motorcycle would only be released upon payment of a N50,000 fine within 30 days of impoundment. The post Insecurity: Abia bans commercial motorcyclists in Aba, Umuahia, Ohafia appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
An official said the centre would be a robust digital platform that would receive and process citizens’ inquiries, complaints, suggestions, and feedback, and forward them to the relevant ministries, departments, and agencies for prompt action The post Abia to unveil citizens’ engagement centre,...
“Companies should not only disclose emissions, but actively manage and reduce them.” The post Natural Resources Governance Institute seeks stronger methane rules enforcement in Niger Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The prosecution lawyer said he watched the leaked video on the page of social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The post Court orders probe into alleged leaked video as witness testifies on interrogation of coup suspects appeared first on Premium Times...
President Tinubu, on 1 June, held a stakeholders meeting with the three ethnic nationalities in Abuja to address the lingering crisis over ward delineation in the constituency. The post Ijaw leader lauds Tinubu, Oborevwori’s intervention in Warri delineation crisis appeared first on Premium Times...
“Oshodi Resettlement Market, Oshodi has been shut down,” the commissioner wrote. The post Lagos shuts Oshodi market after traders allegedly attack sanitation officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He said Nigeria and Australia share “a uniquely rich and evolving partnership” anchored on mutual respect and Commonwealth values, adding that his mission would prioritise expanded cooperation in critical minerals, agricultural innovation, education, and fintech The post Femi Pedro assumes office as...
The criticism followed a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja on Monday ordering Mr Sowore’s remand pending the determination of an application challenging the revocation of his bail. The post #EndBadGovernance movement, Obi, SERAP condemn Sowore’s detention, allege political trial appeared first on...
The Observatory called on Nigerian authorities to guarantee the physical safety of SERAP staff, ensure a fair and independent appeal process, and end all forms of harassment against the organisation. The post Global rights group raise alarm over alleged intimidation of SERAP amid suits appeared...
The parcel, according to security sources familiar with the matter, was delivered to Mr Alebiosu’s Ikoyi residence and received by domestic security personnel before being opened. The post Lagos police confirm probe into live ammunition-bearing parcel sent to First Bank MD appeared first on Premium...
Pure Dairy Herds, a specialised cattle and milk production company, unveiled plans to establish one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in Kaduna State The post Ogun attracts $250m dairy investment as firm plans mega farm in Ogun West appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.