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• 3 hours Liverpool vs Arsenal Live Updates Intro: Gunners battle Reds for points at Anfield PremiumTimes |Sports
  No Premier League fixture has seen more goals than matches between Liverpool and Arsenal (155 goals in 54 games). The post Liverpool vs Arsenal Live Updates Intro: Gunners battle Reds for points at Anfield appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 hours JUST IN: Nigerian soldiers intercept ‘strange’ military equipment in Adamawa PremiumTimes
  The massive equipment were apparently imported into the country without requisite approvals from federal authorities. The post JUST IN: Nigerian soldiers intercept ‘strange’ military equipment in Adamawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 hours Tunisia’s Karoui still presidential candidate despite arrest – Electoral Commission PremiumTimes |World
  Tunisian Police arrested Karoui after a court-ordered his detention in a case involving charges of money laundering and tax evasion. The post Tunisia’s Karoui still presidential candidate despite arrest – Electoral Commission appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 hours World War II air bomb destroyed in Bosnian city PremiumTimes |World
  The bomb, containing 100 kilogrammes of explosive, was found the same day in Sana River two meters under the ground, and removed by members of the demining sector The post World War II air bomb destroyed in Bosnian city appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 hours Lampard earns first win as Chelsea boss at Norwich City PremiumTimes |Sports
  Lampard finally got off the mark at the fourth attempt after a loss at Manchester United, defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup and a draw with Leicester City. The post Lampard earns first win as Chelsea boss at Norwich City appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 hours ANALYSIS: Kogi Election: Gladiators test strength at PDP, APC primaries PremiumTimes
  The two leading parties have to manage their crowded primaries before facing each other in the crucial election on November 16. The post ANALYSIS: Kogi Election: Gladiators test strength at PDP, APC primaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 hours EPL: Iwobi impresses on Everton debut PremiumTimes |Sports
  Iwobi had an 89 per cent pass accuracy as indeed his introduction added more bite to the Everton attack. The post EPL: Iwobi impresses on Everton debut appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 hours Mr Nigeria bags five talent awards at grand finale of Mr World PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Fezile Mkhize emerged the first runner up and won the Mr World Africa title. The post Mr Nigeria bags five talent awards at grand finale of Mr World appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 7 hours Three months after Buhari’s directive, Apapa roads remain congested PremiumTimes
  A presidential directive had given the trailers and tankers 72 hours to vacate the ports access roads. The post Three months after Buhari’s directive, Apapa roads remain congested appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 10 hours Zimbabwe’s 2019 tobacco production hits record high PremiumTimes |World
  Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s main foreign currency earner, with China being the biggest buyer of the crop. The post Zimbabwe’s 2019 tobacco production hits record high appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 10 hours To stifle Boko Haram, Nigerian Army burns down four fish vehicles PremiumTimes
  “Fishing is one of the major source of income that boosts the Boko Haram economy,” the official said. The post To stifle Boko Haram, Nigerian Army burns down four fish vehicles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 11 hours CBN injects $297.92 million into retail market PremiumTimes |Biz
  The director reiterated that the bank’s management was satisfied with the continued stability in the foreign exchange market. The post CBN injects $297.92 million into retail market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 12 hours Iwobi debuts as Everton lose to Aston Villa PremiumTimes |Sports
  Iwobi struck the post in the 82nd minute with a low drive through a crowded penalty. The post Iwobi debuts as Everton lose to Aston Villa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 13 hours 2019 African Games: Nigeria loses table tennis gold medals, Tokyo 2020 ticket to Egypt PremiumTimes
  It was the Egyptian ladies that first secured their slot after beating Nigeria 3-2 in the final. The post 2019 African Games: Nigeria loses table tennis gold medals, Tokyo 2020 ticket to Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 13 hours 2019 African Games: Nigeria loses table tennis gold medals, Tokyo 2020 ticket to Egypt PremiumTimes |Sports
  It was the Egyptian ladies that first secured their slot after beating Nigeria 3-2 in the final. The post 2019 African Games: Nigeria loses table tennis gold medals, Tokyo 2020 ticket to Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 13 hours $50 million yacht linked to Diezani’s ally sold PremiumTimes
  The U.S. and Nigerian governments received court approval to sell the yacht in March 2019. The post $50 million yacht linked to Diezani’s ally sold appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 23 hours 2019 African Games: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles through to semi-final PremiumTimes |Sports
  The female team, the Falconets, are also through to the semi-finals. The post 2019 African Games: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles through to semi-final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 24 hours How Nigerian syndicate defrauded firms, individuals of millions of dollars PremiumTimes
  According to the indictment, the syndicate primarily defrauds victims via the use of business email compromise (BEC), escrow fraud, and romance scams. The post How Nigerian syndicate defrauded firms, individuals of millions of dollars appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Buhari approves online TV, radio regulation as Nigeria plans media ‘reforms’ PremiumTimes
  The government says Web channels, including foreign broadcasters beaming signals into Nigeria, will be licensed to ensure "sanity". The post Buhari approves online TV, radio regulation as Nigeria plans media ‘reforms’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Amidst worsening Boko Haram attacks, Buhari meets Borno governor PremiumTimes
  The governor earlier met with the vice president. The post Amidst worsening Boko Haram attacks, Buhari meets Borno governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day NSE: Market indices upbeat, up by 0.62 per cent PremiumTimes |Biz
  The market capitalisation of listed equities inched N33 billion to N13.524 trillion from N13.441 trillion achieved on Thursday. The post NSE: Market indices upbeat, up by 0.62 per cent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Nigerian jailed four years for $8.3 million fraud in U.S. PremiumTimes
  Temitayo Fatunmbi was found culpable in multiple charges of healthcare fraud and money laundering. The post Nigerian jailed four years for $8.3 million fraud in U.S. appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Dino Melaye reacts to sack by election tribunal PremiumTimes
  Mr Melaye was sacked by the Kogi election tribunal. The post Dino Melaye reacts to sack by election tribunal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day We’ll totally overhaul Nigeria Police – Buhari PremiumTimes
  The president listed some of the specific actions being taken to overhaul the police. The post We’ll totally overhaul Nigeria Police – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day 2019 African Games: Okagbare, Oduduru to lead Nigeria’s quest for medals PremiumTimes |Sports
  The country's big names are all set to compete. The post 2019 African Games: Okagbare, Oduduru to lead Nigeria’s quest for medals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Federal govt earned $14.5 bn from crude oil, gas sale in 2017 — NEITI PremiumTimes |Biz
  The revenue was made up of $13.18 billion, or 90.8 percent from crude oil, and $1.32 billion, or 9.1 percent from gas. The post Federal govt earned $14.5 bn from crude oil, gas sale in 2017 — NEITI appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Tribunal nullifies Dino Melaye’s election PremiumTimes
  The tribunal orders a fresh election to be conducted in the senatorial district. The post Tribunal nullifies Dino Melaye’s election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Japan ‘regrets’ end of intelligence-sharing deal with South Korea PremiumTimes |World
  South Korea’s presidency says recent trade restrictions imposed by Tokyo had done damage to their security cooperation. The post Japan ‘regrets’ end of intelligence-sharing deal with South Korea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Google disables YouTube channels for Hong Kong ‘influence operation’ PremiumTimes |World
  Earlier in the week Twitter and Facebook accused the Chinese government of running a social media campaign to manipulate public opinion against pro-democracy protesters. The post Google disables YouTube channels for Hong Kong ‘influence operation’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day African health ministers outline plans to tackle malnutrition, malaria PremiumTimes
  New strategies are being explored to battle the dual scourge. The post African health ministers outline plans to tackle malnutrition, malaria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day $9bn Judgement Debt: Nigeria seeks to punish officials involved in P&ID negotiation PremiumTimes
  Mr Malami describes the ruling as a sad one and the “consequences of the underhand dealings of the past administration.” The post $9bn Judgement Debt: Nigeria seeks to punish officials involved in P&ID negotiation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Stampede at rap concert leaves five dead in Algeria PremiumTimes |World
  Despite the stampede, the concert continued and was aired live on TV. The post Stampede at rap concert leaves five dead in Algeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day 60% of Nigeria’s 2019 budget to be rolled into 2020 – Minister PremiumTimes
  "The 2019 budget has not been aggressively executed and 60 per cent of it will have to be rolled into the 2020 budget." The post 60% of Nigeria’s 2019 budget to be rolled into 2020 – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day 60% of Nigeria’s 2019 budget to be rolled into 2020 – Minister PremiumTimes |Biz
  "The 2019 budget has not been aggressively executed and 60 per cent of it will have to be rolled into the 2020 budget." The post 60% of Nigeria’s 2019 budget to be rolled into 2020 – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Japan expresses regret over end of intelligence-sharing deal with South Korea PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Abe said joint cooperation with the US would be unaffected and called on South Korea to “keep its promises”. The post Japan expresses regret over end of intelligence-sharing deal with South Korea appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 1 day Four matches to watch this weekend PremiumTimes |Sports
  Nigeria needs a point against Morocco as Arsenal travel to face Liverpool. The post Four matches to watch this weekend appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Full List of 77 Nigerians charged by FBI for massive fraud in America PremiumTimes
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, says each of the 77 defendants named in the indictment is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and aggravated identity theft. The post Full List of 77 Nigerians charged by FBI for massive fraud in America appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days 17 die in Kwara auto crash PremiumTimes
  Two occupants of the articulated vehicle suffered various degrees of injuries. The post 17 die in Kwara auto crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days About 80 Nigerians charged for massive fraud, money laundering in America PremiumTimes
  Each of the 80 defendants named in the indictment is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and aggravated identity theft. The post About 80 Nigerians charged for massive fraud, money laundering in America appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days 2019 African Games: Nigeria wins more medals in Taekwondo PremiumTimes |Sports
  Nigeria presently has one gold and four bronze medals at the games. The post 2019 African Games: Nigeria wins more medals in Taekwondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Ngige threatens to sanction banks over indiscriminate sack of workers PremiumTimes |Biz
  The minister assumed duty on Thursday a day after he was sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari. The post Ngige threatens to sanction banks over indiscriminate sack of workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days What Nigeria’s National Economic Council discussed during its 96th meeting PremiumTimes |Biz
  Officials listed some of the succeses of the administration at the meeting. The post What Nigeria’s National Economic Council discussed during its 96th meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days U.S. may end birthright citizenship – Trump PremiumTimes |World
  the policy change could permit authorities to detain families through the duration of their immigration proceedings. The post U.S. may end birthright citizenship – Trump appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Boko Haram: 133 Nigerian refugees return from Cameroon PremiumTimes
  The returnees are among the over two million Nigerians displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. The post Boko Haram: 133 Nigerian refugees return from Cameroon appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Uganda demands financial records, donor lists of NGOs PremiumTimes |World
  Rights groups say it is another attempt to muzzle criticisms. The post Uganda demands financial records, donor lists of NGOs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Police dismiss, arraign four officers who murdered suspects PremiumTimes
  Upon dismissal, the four officers were remanded in prison. The post Police dismiss, arraign four officers who murdered suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days How Nigeria’s economy has improved under Buhari – Finance Minister PremiumTimes |Biz
  Mrs Ahmed also said Nigeria's unemployment rate as at September 2018 was 20.1 per cent. The post How Nigeria’s economy has improved under Buhari – Finance Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days How Nigeria’s economy has improved under Buhari – Finance Minister PremiumTimes
  Mrs Ahmed also said Nigeria's unemployment rate as at September 2018 was 20.1 per cent. The post How Nigeria’s economy has improved under Buhari – Finance Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days I will give equal attention to Sports, youth development – Dare PremiumTimes |Sports
  The minister was inaugurated on Wednesday The post I will give equal attention to Sports, youth development – Dare appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Jumia reports 94% increase in 2019 second quarter PremiumTimes |Biz
  The e-commerce platform says the number of active consumers as at June 30 was 4.8 million, up from 3.2 million a year ago. The post Jumia reports 94% increase in 2019 second quarter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Tribunal dismisses party’s petition against Buhari’s re-election PremiumTimes
  The court says it lacks the jurisdiction to hear the application made by the HDP. The post Tribunal dismisses party’s petition against Buhari’s re-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days African health ministers agree on new response strategy for disease outbreaks PremiumTimes
  The ministers have been meeting in Brazzaville on how to improve the state of health in the continent. The post African health ministers agree on new response strategy for disease outbreaks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Israel shoots at own civilian aircraft, mistaking it for hostile jet PremiumTimes |World
  Israel seized the strategic Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. The post Israel shoots at own civilian aircraft, mistaking it for hostile jet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days U.S. announces sale of crude oil from strategic reserve PremiumTimes |World
  The last sale from the reserve was a test sale in March 2014, when the DOE drew down and sold 5 million barrels. The post U.S. announces sale of crude oil from strategic reserve appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Certificate Forgery: Suspended presidential aide, Obono-Obla, moves to stop ICPC investigation PremiumTimes
  The Nigerian government suspended Mr Obono-Obla from his office as head of the Special presidential panel, pending the outcome of an investigation by the ICPC. The post Certificate Forgery: Suspended presidential aide, Obono-Obla, moves to stop ICPC investigation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days Fire claims three lives in South-West Pakistan PremiumTimes |World
  The incident occurred when people were filling their vehicles’ fuel tanks at the petrol pump. The post Fire claims three lives in South-West Pakistan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days What is Haitian Voodoo? PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  Haitian Vodou was born from the blending of Catholicism, Western and Central African spirituality. The post What is Haitian Voodoo? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days S/Korea’s household income rises in Q2 on income-driven growth policy PremiumTimes |World
  The nominal income of households with at least two family members gained 3.8 per cent in the April-June quarter from a year earlier. The post S/Korea’s household income rises in Q2 on income-driven growth policy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days ANALYSIS: 12 ministers Buhari retained in previous portfolios PremiumTimes
  Expectedly, the majority of the ministers from the last cabinet were returned to serve in their previous posts. The post ANALYSIS: 12 ministers Buhari retained in previous portfolios appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 2 days American banking giant, JP Morgan, partners NSE on derivatives PremiumTimes |Biz
  The decision is consistent with the NSE's commitment to developing a thriving derivatives market in Nigeria, the bourse on Wednesday. The post American banking giant, JP Morgan, partners NSE on derivatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days NSE delists Skye Bank, Fortis PremiumTimes
  The decision, it said, is in line with The Exchange’s regulatory delisting process. The post NSE delists Skye Bank, Fortis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days NSE delists Skye Bank, Fortis PremiumTimes |Biz
  The decision, it said, is in line with The Exchange’s regulatory delisting process. The post NSE delists Skye Bank, Fortis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days IMF seeks to remove age limit for Managing Director position PremiumTimes |Biz
  IMF’s by-laws prohibits the appointment of a candidate aged 65 or above as its Managing Director. The post IMF seeks to remove age limit for Managing Director position appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days African Games: Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal PremiumTimes |Sports
  Nigeria also wins two bronze medals in Taekwondo on Day 1. The post African Games: Nigeria Wins First Gold Medal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Buhari creates five new federal ministries PremiumTimes
  The power ministry was initially part of the ministry of power, works and housing. The post Buhari creates five new federal ministries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife PremiumTimes |World
  The pair have been married for 22 years. The post Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife PremiumTimes |LifeStyle
  The pair have been married for 22 years. The post Larry King files for divorce from 7th wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Trump cancels trip to Denmark after ‘country declines to sell Greenland’ PremiumTimes |World
  The American president cancels a state visit to Copenhagen claiming the Danish prime minister insulted him for trying to buy Greenland. The post Trump cancels trip to Denmark after ‘country declines to sell Greenland’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days N537.3mn Debt: Court tells AMCON to take over Donald Duke’s Ikoyi home PremiumTimes
  Listed as respondents in the suit were Stonehedge Investment Limited, Donald Duke and Owanari Bob-Manuel Duke. The post N537.3mn Debt: Court tells AMCON to take over Donald Duke’s Ikoyi home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Thousands stranded as Nigeria suddenly closes Seme Border PremiumTimes
  Benin Republic traders who had entered Nigeria to supply goods in Lagos were also stranded and prevented from returning to their country. The post Thousands stranded as Nigeria suddenly closes Seme Border appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days FULL LIST: Portfolios of Buhari’s 44 Ministers – 2019 – 2023 PremiumTimes
  President Buhari today inaugurated the ministers after they took their oaths of office in batches The post FULL LIST: Portfolios of Buhari’s 44 Ministers – 2019 – 2023 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Buhari assigns portfolios to new ministers PremiumTimes
  The president retained himself as petroleum minister while former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva is to serve as minister of state. The post Buhari assigns portfolios to new ministers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days U.S. military drone shot down over Yemen – Officials PremiumTimes |World
  This is not the first time a U.S. drone has been shot down in Yemen. The post U.S. military drone shot down over Yemen – Officials appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days China threatens sanctions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan PremiumTimes |World
  The U.S. government has approved the possible eight billion dollars (6.6 billion euros) deal involving 66 aircraft, the biggest in decades The post China threatens sanctions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Atiku’s claim server used for presidential election ‘greatest lie of century’ – INEC PremiumTimes
  INEC had earlier denied having a server where the results of the February 23 presidential election were uploaded. The post Atiku’s claim server used for presidential election ‘greatest lie of century’ – INEC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Buhari swears in ministers (LIVE UPDATES) PremiumTimes
  The ministers were sworn in on Wednesday, inside the Federal Executive Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The post Buhari swears in ministers (LIVE UPDATES) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 3 days Total names new director PremiumTimes |Biz
  The new director is Lesley Baxter. The post Total names new director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days EXCLUSIVE: World Bank, AfDB blacklist more firms, consultants in Nigeria for corruption PremiumTimes
  The latest culprits exclude the six Chinese firms earlier reported exclusively by this newspapers on Monday to have similarly been blacklisted by the for fraud and corruption. The post EXCLUSIVE: World Bank, AfDB blacklist more firms, consultants in Nigeria for corruption appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Robbers attack Deputy Governor’s convoy, kill three policemen, civilian PremiumTimes
  The armed robbers reportedly opened fire on the convoy before fleeing. The post Robbers attack Deputy Governor’s convoy, kill three policemen, civilian appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Controversy trails EFCC’s search of Ambode’s house PremiumTimes
  The EFCC said it "obtained valid warrant to conduct search on Ambode's residences in Park View, Ikoyi and country home in Epe." The post Controversy trails EFCC’s search of Ambode’s house appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu plotted to topple Buhari — SSS PremiumTimes
  The Service has challenged the court order to detain the Convener of #RevolutionNow protests for 45 days against its request of 90 days. The post Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu plotted to topple Buhari — SSS appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days NCC records 271, 112 complaints in four years PremiumTimes |Biz
  The Commission says 95 per cent of the complaints have been successfully resolved. The post NCC records 271, 112 complaints in four years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days NCDMB to prosecute those who flout Nigerian content law PremiumTimes |Biz
  An official explains why the board decided to go after those who flout the law. The post NCDMB to prosecute those who flout Nigerian content law appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Cameroon separatist leaders who sought refuge in Nigeria jailed for life PremiumTimes |World
  Mr Ayuk Tabe and 46 other separatists were detained in January 2018 in Abuja and later deported back to Cameroon. The post Cameroon separatist leaders who sought refuge in Nigeria jailed for life appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Cameroon separatist leaders who sought refuge in Nigeria jailed for life PremiumTimes
  Mr Ayuk Tabe and 46 other separatists were detained in January 2018 in Abuja and later deported back to Cameroon. The post Cameroon separatist leaders who sought refuge in Nigeria jailed for life appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days NSE indices record 0.21 per cent loss PremiumTimes |Biz
  The market capitalisation dipped N28 billion to close at N13.186 trillion against N13.214 trillion achieved on Monday. The post NSE indices record 0.21 per cent loss appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Pass all requests for meetings with me through Abba Kyari, Buhari tells ministers PremiumTimes
  "In terms of coordination, kindly ensure that all submissions for my attention or meeting requests be channelled through the Chief of Staff..." The post Pass all requests for meetings with me through Abba Kyari, Buhari tells ministers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days How Nigerian soldiers killed police officers, set me free — Wadume PremiumTimes
  The deadly escape of the Taraba-based suspected kidnap kingpin has been unsettling the nation’s security architecture. The post How Nigerian soldiers killed police officers, set me free — Wadume appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days UPDATED: Suspected Taraba kidnap kingpin Wadume arrested PremiumTimes
  Police said Mr Wadume was arrested on August 19 in Layin Mai Allo Hotoro, Kano State. The post UPDATED: Suspected Taraba kidnap kingpin Wadume arrested appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Telecommunications contribute 10 per cent to Nigeria’s GDP in Q1 of 2019 – Buhari PremiumTimes |Biz
  President Buhari advised the telecommunications industry to play bigger roles in economic growth and development in Africa. The post Telecommunications contribute 10 per cent to Nigeria’s GDP in Q1 of 2019 – Buhari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Floods claim five lives in Jigawa PremiumTimes
  Hundreds of homes have been destroyed. The post Floods claim five lives in Jigawa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Supreme Court refuses PDP’s request to inspect server PremiumTimes
  The court said the matter was still pending before the Court of Appeal. The post Supreme Court refuses PDP’s request to inspect server appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Suspected Taraba kidnap kingpin Wadume arrested PremiumTimes
  Hamisu Wadume previously escaped from a police team that was attacked by soldiers on August 6. The post Suspected Taraba kidnap kingpin Wadume arrested appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Former Zimbabwe vice president flees amid anti-corruption probe PremiumTimes |World
  Officers are still trying to arrest the former leader. The post Former Zimbabwe vice president flees amid anti-corruption probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Supreme Court strikes out Atiku, PDP’s appeal PremiumTimes
  The PDP withdrew the motion. The post Supreme Court strikes out Atiku, PDP’s appeal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Buhari’s food import directive in line with our existing policy — CBN governor PremiumTimes |Biz
  The governor says the policy would have positive implications for job creation, foreign reserve, and national security. The post Buhari’s food import directive in line with our existing policy — CBN governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days UPDATED: EFCC raids Ambode’s house in Lagos PremiumTimes
  Anti-graft operatives are also searching the residence of the former governor’s chief of staff. The post UPDATED: EFCC raids Ambode’s house in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Killed by stray bullet, family of Lagos tailor considers lawsuit against police PremiumTimes
  Mrs Owoodun, 30, was fatally hit by a stray bullet during, according to the police, an exchange of gunfire between its officers and some suspected kidnappers. The post Killed by stray bullet, family of Lagos tailor considers lawsuit against police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days Sudan’s ousted president Bashir ‘got millions from Saudi royals’ PremiumTimes |World
  Al-Bashir is charged with illicit possession of foreign currency and accepting gifts in an unofficial manner, Reuters says. The post Sudan’s ousted president Bashir ‘got millions from Saudi royals’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more
• 4 days 2019 African Games begins in Morocco PremiumTimes
  Nigeria has the second-largest contingent of 427 athletes and officials at the African Games. The post 2019 African Games begins in Morocco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. ... more