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Energy-saving home appliances gain traction as electricity costs rise

Nigeria, July 2 -- As electricity costs continue to rise across Nigeria, energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for households buying home appliances, prompting manufact... Read More


Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson amid legal battle with Peter Obi

Nigeria, July 2 -- The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed ADC chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson. Mr Okonkwo announced th... Read More


UPDATED: Death toll climbs to 18 in Niger land dispute

Nigeria, July 2 -- The death toll from the communal violence in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 18 following fresh attacks, according to the police. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier r... Read More


Gas Flare: Foundation trains Akwa Ibom oil community on how to demand environmental remediation

Nigeria, July 2 -- Residents of Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, an oil-producing local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have been urged to demand accountability in the management of gas flare ... Read More


Forgery Trial: Court grants Mike Ozekhome permission for six-week medical trip to UK

Nigeria, July 2 -- The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, granted senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome permission to travel for a medical trip to the United Kingdom for a period of six weeks. The ... Read More


Why I am "bullish" about Africa: The data tells a different story, By Wale Osofisan

Nigeria, July 2 -- A few people have asked why I have become so "bullish" about Africa. My years in international development and governance work have shown me something clearly: policy choices matter... Read More


College declares 'sign-out' celebrations illegal, gives reasons

Nigeria, July 2 -- The management of Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, has banned all forms of "sign-out" celebrations, warning that students who violate the directive risk being denie... Read More


Akwa Ibom local council suspends security supervisor over alleged phone theft at bank

Nigeria, July 2 -- The Nsit Ibom Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State has suspended its Supervisor for Internal Security, Idara Okure, following allegations that he stole two mobile phones belo... Read More


One killed as gunmen attack NIPSS again

Nigeria, July 2 -- Security operatives on Wednesday night repelled another attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, killing one of the assailants... Read More


Court grants Peter Obi leave to serve Kenneth Okonkwo by substituted means

Nigeria, July 2 -- A state high court in Onitsha, Anambra State, has granted the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, leave to serve court summons on Kenneth Oko... Read More