Children Behind Bars: Nigeria’s justice system fails juveniles

Keeping children in the same facilities as adults violates international human rights standards and exposes the children to immediate dangers, physical and sexual abuse, and other dangers. The post Children Behind Bars: Nigeria’s justice system fails juveniles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Cocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria

AFRICOM support aids the French Navy seizure, revealing a challenge to Nigeria from transnational drug networks. The post Cocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Troops kill 14 terrorists, loses four soldiers in Borno encounter

An army spokesperson said the terrorists used Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices. The post Troops kill 14 terrorists, loses four soldiers in Borno encounter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Why Tinubu pardoned or reduced sentences of Mamman Vatsa, Farouk Lawan, 173 others – Presidency

A total of 175 convicts and former convicts “received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mercy on Thursday.” The post Why Tinubu pardoned or reduced sentences of Mamman Vatsa, Farouk Lawan, 173 others – Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Tinubu frees Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband in 2020

Maryam Sanda, now 37, “was sentenced to death in 2020 for culpable homicide.” The post Tinubu frees Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband in 2020 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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BREAKING: Passengers arrested with over $6.1 million cash at Lagos airport – Sources

The suspects were apprehended by officials of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit at the domestic terminal (MMA 1) of the airport. The post BREAKING: Passengers arrested with over $6.1 million cash at Lagos airport – Sources appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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US lawmakers, analysts claim there’s Christian genocide in Nigeria. Is this true?

Nigeria faces different forms of insecurity with various armed groups operating in different parts of the country. The post US lawmakers, analysts claim there’s Christian genocide in Nigeria. Is this true? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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How foreign company awarded multi-billion contracts by Benue govt exploits Nigerian workers

This Lebanese company, which pays many Nigerian workers below the national minimum wage and denies them labour rights, is a major contractor with the Benue State Government. The post How foreign company awarded multi-billion contracts by Benue govt exploits Nigerian workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Lawyer calls out UniUyo authorities at victimised lecturer’s funeral

The University of Uyo did not send condolences to the bereaved family nor a representative to the funeral service. The post Lawyer calls out UniUyo authorities at victimised lecturer’s funeral appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Alleged $1m Fraud: EFCC investigator testifies as Ajudua seeks fresh bail

The judge agreed with the prosecution, holding that the trial court must confirm the status of the withdrawal before taking further steps. The post Alleged $1m Fraud: EFCC investigator testifies as Ajudua seeks fresh bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Business & Economy

Nigerian businesses battling high costs, insecurity – Report
BUA Foods’ nine-month profit soars 101% as increased sugar, flour sales boost turnover
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Inside Sbarter’s plan to power the next wave of Africa’s Digital Economy through skill-based gaming 
Tinubu hails Femi Otedola’s contributions to Nigeria’s economy on his birthday 
NESG–Stanbic Index: Nigeria business confidence rises to 111.3 points in October 
Spotify’s active monthly users hit 713 million in Q3 2025
Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh N1.15 trillion domestic loan to fund 2025 budget
Raenest (formerly Geegpay) announces Zero Deposit fees for USD, GBP, and EUR Accounts 
How Forex apps have evolved to meet the needs of modern traders 
China kicks against U.S. interference in Nigeria under ‘religion pretext’ 
Otedola commends Tinubu’s 15% tariff on petrol, diesel
Airtel Africa declares interim dividend of N43.68 per share in Q2 2025 
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Naira rally grounded as Trump’s ire fuels Dollar’s vicious comeback
The Alternative Bank strengthens partnership with Oyo State signage and advertisement agency 
Izedon Carbonates expands lampese factory to bridge importation gap 
MOBILIST mobilises domestic institutional investors through secondary sale, deepening Nigeria’s infrastructure capital markets 
LECON Finance Company surpasses N30 Billion lease portfolio, driving inclusive economic growth across Nigeria 
Foreign Investors Pour N1 Trillion into Nigerian Stocks
Sinomart Super Store officially Launches in Lagos, unveiling a new era of modern retail excellence 
Fidson Healthcare reports Q3 profit of N2.9 billion, grows 9-month profit 132% 
Do you really want to announce that funding round? 
CPPE lists possible economic impacts of U.S. military threat on Nigeria 
Sagecom asks Supreme Court to dismiss Fidelity Bank’s N225 billion judgment review motion 
Catalyzing climate capital: The role of Nigeria’s national climate change fund