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Minister says verdict is almost ready, advises gangsters to leave service

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has reacted for the umpteenth time to the lingering crisis at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) over alleged labor fraud that has led to non-payment of some...

Nigerian minister reveals more about homeless former tennis champion

Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh, has revealed more details about a former lawn tennis champion, Tanya Okpala, who is homeless. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Mrs Okpala was rescued by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State who ordered...

PDP promises transparent primaries for Edo governor election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to ensure that the Edo gubernatorial primary elections are free, fair and credible. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and Chairman of the selection committee for the primaries stated this when he addressed...

Palestinian ambassador calls for the release of all hostages and an “independent” commission of inquiry

The Palestinian government has included the release of all hostages taken by both Hamas and the Israeli government in the ongoing war in Gaza as one of the demands requiring urgent attention. The government also sought the establishment of an...

Why I will contest for Anambra governorship in 2025: Ifeanyi Ubah

A Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, has declared his interest in contesting the Anambra gubernatorial election in 2025, saying he will only hold the position for one term. Ubah, who represents Anambra South District in the Senate, announced this on Sunday...

Kebbi celebrates its first mass wedding for more than 300 couples

A bride and groom receive their rewards during an inaugural mass wedding held in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. No less than 300 divorcees, widows and paupers were married in a mass wedding in Birnin Kebbi sponsored by the state government. The...

Akpabio confirms the PREMIUM TIMES report and talks about the usual delays in reaching the chamber and the delay in calling plenary sessions

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has confirmed PREMIUM TIMES report delaying the commencement of Senate plenary sessions due to his habitual lateness in the chamber. This newspaper reported how Mr. Akpabio continually ignored the legislative calendar set by...

Police arrest suspect in Nabeeha kidnapping and murder in Abuja

Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the January 2 kidnappings in Abuja, which involved the murder of some of the victims by the kidnappers over delay in payment of ransom. The arrest was revealed on Sunday by...

Police arrest suspected child trafficker in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested an alleged child trafficking and labor syndicate kingpin, after three months of intelligence gathering. The command's spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Hundeyin...

Nigeria defeats Cameroon and qualifies for the AFCON quarterfinals

Two goals from Ademola Lookman, one in each half, helped the Super Eagles beat the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 in Saturday's round of 16 clash. Coach José Peseiro reinstated Alex Iwobi, Zaidu Sanusi and Lookman as he continued to...

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Vitafoam proposes N1.4 billion dividend as net assets reach N25 billion

Vitafoam Nigeria PLC proposed a dividend of N1.05 per share, amounting to N1.375 million, for approval by shareholders at...