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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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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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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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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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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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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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NCC appoints Emiko as Interim Chairperson of Digital Bridge Institute governing board

The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), a move that anchors the Commission’s plan to reposition the Institute for the next era of Nigeria’s communications se…

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Nigeria needs stronger data system to achieve $1tn economy - Speaker Tajudeen

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said Nigeria’s aspiration to build a $1 trillion economy will remain difficult to achieve without a robust, credible and modern statistical system capable of providing accurate data for decision-making. Mr Tajudeen stated this on Mond…

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Iran, Israel halt attack

Iran and Israel have halted strikes against each other’s territories after hours of dramatic exchanges of strikes. Both countries announced the suspension of strikes after US President Donald Trump reportedly called for an “immediate” end to the violence. Iranian authorities first declared that the…

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Lagos APC unveils governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat's running mate

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Damilola Sonayon-James, a party leader and development professional, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election. This was announced in a statement signed by the La…

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Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa — Foreign Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said the President Bola Tinubu administration may consider retaliatory measures against South Africa. The measures will be in response to South Africa’s complacency and apathetic response to violent xenophobic attacks that have made sever…

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Re: Hamzat and the future of Lagos, By Tayo Ogunbiyi

Though we are in a political season with its characteristic peculiarities, governance in a complex megacity such as Lagos cannot be reduced to rhetorical comparisons or partisan nostalgia. It is an evolving continuum built on the efforts of successive administrations. Umbrage, diatribes and polemic…

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