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INEC presents certificates of return to Aiyedatiwa, MP

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to the winner of Saturday's gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami. The National Commissioner of the commission for Ondo State, Kunle Ajayi, presented...

Nigerian navy destroys 23 illegal refineries in October: official

The Nigerian Navy says its units, under the auspices of Operation Delta Sanity, successfully discovered and destroyed 23 illegal refinery sites and recovered a large quantity of stolen crude oil in October. This was contained in a statement by the...

Ndume wants widow of late Ifeanyi Ubah to replace husband in Senate

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has appealed to the upper house to support the widow of the late Ifeanyi Ubah to replace her husband as senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume made the call on Tuesday during the farewell...

How Implementing Minimum Standards Can Help Nigeria's Criminal Justice System

Chief Justice of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Tuesday called for the implementation of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for the effective implementation of...

Eagles need a team, doubts persist about permanent coach

Nigeria's Super Eagles ended their 2025 Nations Cup qualifiers on a disappointing note as they lost to Rwanda 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Monday. In front of about 10,000 spectators, the Eagles puffed but could not bring down...

Gunmen kill four vigilantes in southeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed four surveillance officers in two communities in Anambra state, southeastern Nigeria. The hoodlums invaded the communities between 8am and 9am on Monday, residents told PREMIUM TIMES. Some residents suspect that the attackers, given the day and manner of the...

Okpebholo's five-point agenda and other top South-South news

Seizure of illicit drugs worth N46 billion The fight against illicit drugs in the country bore fruit last week when the Nigerian Customs, Area Command 2, Onne, Rivers State, seized containers of smuggled drugs and other items valued at N46...

PDP to review Ondo gubernatorial election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will take a closer look at Saturday's governorship election in Ondo State and its outcome. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Sunday. Ologunagba...

Ikorodu City passes the first test of the derby, Remo shares points with Rivers United

Rivio Ayemwenre's 89th-minute header sparked wild celebrations at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Sunday night, completing Ikorodu City's comeback against the Oluyole Warriors. The Lakes extended their unbeaten streak to three consecutive games, surpassing Anthony Okachi's goal in the...

APC congratulates Aiyedatiwa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the Ondo governorship election. The party also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other critical stakeholders for their vital contributions to the successful...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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