Security on high alert in Ondo as SSS intelligence reveals fresh threats of terrorists attack

According to the security alert, the ISWAP operatives have already commenced surveillance on soft targets in the identified areas, prompting a call for the immediate strengthening of security operations to avert tragedy. The post Security on high alert in Ondo as SSS intelligence reveals fresh threats of terrorists attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai, others, as defence witnesses

Nnamdi Kanu informed the court of his plan to call 23 witnesses divided into two categories. The post Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai, others, as defence witnesses appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: ASUU suspends warning strike

ASUU embarked on a two-week warning strike on Monday, 13 October, over the government’s failure to address its lingering demands The post JUST IN: ASUU suspends warning strike appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Gunmen reportedly abduct three INEC officers, others in Kogi

The INEC staff, all women identified as Chinenye Oji, Adamaka Anih, and Catherine Temaugee, were said to be on official assignment to Anambra State ahead of the forthcoming governorship election when they were abducted alongside other passengers. The post Gunmen reportedly abduct three INEC officers, others in Kogi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi

The elections conducted in July 2024 brought the current 13 local government chairpersons and 171 councillors into power in the south-eastern state. The post Court sacks all local council chairpersons, councillors in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, Aishatu Sa’adu, confirmed the incident in Minna on Tuesday. The post JUST IN: Tanker explosion kills scores on Niger highway appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian lawmakers probe $4.6bn health grants over poor HIV, TB, malaria outcomes

The lawmakers noted that despite the significant interventions, Nigeria continues to bear one of the highest global burdens of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The post Nigerian lawmakers probe $4.6bn health grants over poor HIV, TB, malaria outcomes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Hoodlums set Ekiti ADC secretariat ablaze, disrupt party excos’ inauguration

The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the day, razed the party office located at Basiri Area of Ado-Ekiti and destroyed several valuables, including plastic chairs, canopies, sound system and office equipment. The post Hoodlums set Ekiti ADC secretariat ablaze, disrupt party excos’ inauguration appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern — Bishop Kukah

Mr Kukah urges global institutions to recognise the complexity of Nigeria’s struggle and assist in rebuilding trust among its diverse communities. The post Why Nigeria should not be designated a country of concern — Bishop Kukah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu nominates new minister

Mr Yilwatda, a professor, previously served as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction before his appointment as the APC chairperson. The post Tinubu nominates new minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Business & Economy

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