Israel, Hamas accept first phase of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan

The Gaza ceasefire agreement is expected to eventually lead to the end of the 2 years long war, with the release of Palestinian prisoners and the entry of aid to Gaza. The post Israel, Hamas accept first phase of Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Trump’s aid cut leaves pregnant Nigerian women without essential medicine

The United States is cutting billions in foreign aid. In Nigeria, pregnant women and others now face higher risks from HIV. The post Trump’s aid cut leaves pregnant Nigerian women without essential medicine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Certificate Forgery: Atiku, Abati, others demand prosecution of Uche Nnaji

A painstaking two-year investigation published by PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday revealed that Mr Nnaji forged the credentials he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Senate during his ministerial confirmation in 2023 which resulted in the minister’s resignation. The post Certificate Forgery: Atiku, Abati, others demand prosecution of Uche Nnaji appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nigeria’s reforms yield fruit but impact yet to improve livelihoods – World Bank

Food insecurity remains widespread, it said, with poor households, who spend a large part of their income on food, worst hit by surging price levels, adding that the cost of a basic food basket soared fivefold between in the five years to 2024. The post Nigeria’s reforms yield fruit but impact yet to improve livelihoods – World Bank appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Again, Reps Deputy Speaker tackles Gov Otti, says Abia needs transparency, not propaganda

“The Alex Otti administration must stop chasing critics and start delivering results. With ₦38 billion flowing into its coffers every month, multiple federal interventions, and international loans at its disposal, Abia State has no excuse to remain in this state of decay.” The post Again, Reps Deputy Speaker tackles Gov Otti, says Abia needs transparency, not propaganda appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nigerian lawmakers move to counter US Senate bill targeting Nigeria over religious freedom

On 9 September, some US senators sponsored a bill seeking to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for alleged violations of religious freedom. The post Nigerian lawmakers move to counter US Senate bill targeting Nigeria over religious freedom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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ANALYSIS: Sudan’s civil war reignites illicit car trade into Chad

Numerous actors are involved in this surging criminal enterprise, with members of the rebel Rapid Support Forces becoming key players. The post ANALYSIS: Sudan’s civil war reignites illicit car trade into Chad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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NMA panel asks judge for more time to submit report on Nnamdi Kanu’s health status

The medical panel sought an extension of the deadline for the submission of the medical panel’s report on Mr Kanu’s state of health. The post NMA panel asks judge for more time to submit report on Nnamdi Kanu’s health status appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Uche Nnaji’s Certificate Forgery: What Nigerian laws say

A painstaking two-year investigation published by PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday revealed that Mr Nnaji forged the credentials he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Senate during his ministerial confirmation in 2023, resulting in the minister’s resignation. The post Uche Nnaji’s Certificate Forgery: What Nigerian laws say appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Certificate Forgery: PREMIUM TIMES to sue ex-minister Nnaji’s spokesperson over false bribery allegation

Mr Mojeed refuted Mr Ngwu’s unfounded bribery claim on Tuesday, saying his defamatory remarks would not go unchallenged. The post Certificate Forgery: PREMIUM TIMES to sue ex-minister Nnaji’s spokesperson over false bribery allegation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Business & Economy

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Tinubu appoints Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s first tax ombudsman 
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Delta assembly approves N18.1 billion bank guarantee for Asaba power project 
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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 
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