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‘I won't retract my words,’ Kenneth Okonkwo replies Peter Obi's N5bn lawsuit threat

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has insisted that he will not retract his alleged defamatory remarks against the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambr…

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Nigeria's Chukwuebuka Enekwechi wins silver at Ostrava Golden Spike

Nigeria’s leading shot put athlete, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, continued his impressive 2026 campaign with a strong second-place finish at the prestigious Ostrava Golden Spike meeting, delivering a season’s best throw to underline his status as one of the most consistent performers on the international…

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Police arrest 11 Lakurawa, Boko Haram suspects, informants in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command says it has arrested at least 11 persons suspected of involvement in activities linked to Lakurawa terrorists, bandits and alleged Boko Haram-affiliated groups during security operations conducted across the state within the last month. The Commissioner of Police in t…

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Alleged assault of 10-year-old at Kebbi Islamiyya school highlights child safety gaps

The arrest of a security guard attached to an Islamiyya school in Kebbi State over the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl has renewed concerns about the safety of children in religious learning centres and the need for stronger child-protection measures in schools. The Kebbi State Police …

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Ghana match Nigeria's World Cup record with late victory over Panama

Ghana became the second African nation to record a victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Caleb Yirenkyi’s dramatic stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday. The Black Stars looked set to settle for a point in their Group L opener before Yirenkyi struck in the 95th…

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Gov Abiodun has fostered peace in Ogun — Akinmade

The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, has attributed the enduring peace and stability being enjoyed across Ogun State to the deliberate policies and strategic interventions of Governor Dapo Abiodun aimed at fostering security, social harmony, and sus…

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Anambra health insurance agency urges improved care, prompt treatment for patients

The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency has urged healthcare providers under the scheme to improve the quality of care given to enrollees and avoid delays in attending to patients. The agency’s Managing Director, Augustine Ezeka, made the call on Tuesday in Awka during a meeting with the Chief Me…

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Air Peace aircraft grounded after bird strike at Kano airport

An Air Peace aircraft operating a scheduled flight from Abuja to Kano has been grounded after experiencing a bird strike upon arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The airline disclosed the incident on Wednesday, saying the aircraft was withdrawn from service in line with aviation…

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Tinubu speaks on power sector challenges, pledges reforms

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic and power sector reforms, saying access to reliable electricity remains a “democratic dividend” that every Nigerian deserves. In his Democracy Day address to Nigerians on Friday, Mr Tinubu acknowledged the persistent challenges in the…

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Economic reforms have restored credibility, stability – Tinubu

The reforms pursued by the current administration since its inauguration have restored stability and credibility to economic management, President Bola Tinubu said Friday. “Federation revenues have risen, providing states and local governments with more resources for infrastructure, education, heal…

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Documentary on MKO Abiola to premiere at Sheffield DocFest on Democracy Day

An investigative documentary examining the life, political struggle and death of Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola will make its world premiere at the 2026 edition of Sheffield DocFest in the United Kingdom on 12 June. Titled MKO, the film is directed by Nigerian filmmaker and former journalis…

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World Cup 2026: Why South Africa crumbled against Mexico-Oliseh

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the immense pressure of performing on football’s biggest stage. South Africa’s World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as Bafana Ba…

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Why Nigeria Is dancing to Opera Mini

For years, Opera Mini has been helping Nigerians get online. Debuting this past Friday, Poco Lee and Seyi Vibez’s infectious street-pop hit “Opera Mini” rocketed up to #2 on Spotify Nigeria, turning a familiar browser name into one of the country’s catchiest hooks. The title works because Opera Min…

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Tinubu says schoolchildren abductions dampen Democracy Day celebrations

President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the recent abductions of schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states had cast a shadow over Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day celebrations, declaring that his administration would show “no mercy” to terrorists, kidnappers and other violent criminals. In his Democracy Day …

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Tinubu names new institution after General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the “General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering.” The Nigerian leader announced this during his Friday morning broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day. “Among the architects of m…

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June 12: What Tinubu told Nigerians on Democracy Day 2026 (FULL TEXT)

TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of …

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Gombe, UNICEF launch N1bn intervention for malnourished children

The Gombe State government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have unveiled a N1 billion intervention aimed at tackling acute malnutrition among children across the state. The intervention, funded through a counterpart arrangement in which both the state government and UNICEF contribut…

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1 month, 1 week ago Business

Nigeria’s merchandise trade hits N34.8 trillion in Q1 2026 as exports outpace imports – NBS

Nigeria’s merchandise trade, which covers the import and export of tangible, physical goods across international borders, touched N34.8 trillion in the quarter to March as exports outstripped imports, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday showed. Total exports stood at …

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Environment minister seeks more investment in Nigeria’s green economy ahead of critical summit

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s green economy, saying stronger environmental governance and climate action are critical to the country’s long-term development. He made the call on Monday ahead of the Nigeria Environmental Summit Da…

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FIFA confirms Somali referee Omar Artan will miss World Cup after US entry denial

The world football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will not officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was denied entry to the United States. Artan, who was set to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup finals, was reportedly stopped a…

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