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University of Calabar joins beneficiaries of OPay’s N1.2bn 10-year scholarship programme
Reaffirming its unwavering dedication to education and youth empowerment, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the eighth beneficiary of its landmark ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship scheme. The MOU signing ceremony, held at the University of Calabar, was attended by representatives from OPay, senior […]
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Beyond the reach of political scammers, By Khaleed Yazeed
In a political era where promises are broken faster than they are made, Katsina State stands as a living testimony that integrity in governance is not a myth. Dikko Umaru Radda, the man with a vision and the courage to act, has fulfilled almost 70% of his promises in his first tenure, a feat that […]
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Sowore, Ned Nwoko Clash Over Man Detained For Accusing Regina Daniels Of Infidelity
A heated exchange has erupted between human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and politician Ned Nwoko over the detention of a content creator, Gabriel Timothy, popularly known as Tumma, who had accused actress Regina Daniels of infidelity. It would be recalled that Tumma, in a social media post, alleged that the actress — who is married […]
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Stadium Accident Kills Three Fans In Algeria
A celebratory night for Algerian football turned tragic after three fans died and dozens were injured following a stadium accident at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers. The incident happened shortly after MC Alger clinched the 2024-2025 Algerian league title. According to the Algerian Health Ministry, the victims fell from the upper stand of the […]
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Tinubu Hosts ECOWAS Leaders As 67th Summit Opens In Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, received West African leaders at the 67th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja. The high-level summit, which comes six months after the last session in December […]
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Nigeria’s men, women teams claim double African titles
Nigeria has made Flag Football history, clinching men’s and women’s titles at the inaugural International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Africa Flag Football Championships held in Cairo, Egypt. The double triumph cements Nigeria’s position as the dominant force in African flag football and earns both teams automatic qualification for the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World […]
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Ibiza Nightclub Security Tried To Kill Me, My Team — Davido
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has accused security personnel at the renowned Hi Ibiza nightclub of attempting to kill him and members of his team. The singer made the shocking allegation via his Instagram story on Sunday, sharing images of security staff who appeared to be involved in the altercation. The […]
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Tinubu Condemns Borno Suicide Bombing, Mourns Victims Of Kano Blast
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the weekend suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, describing the act as a “cowardly” attack targeting innocent civilians. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep anguish over the incident and extended condolences to the families of victims. […]
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NDLEA Nabs Woman With Cocaine In Luggage Wall (Photos)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 43-year-old make-up artist, Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after 2.2 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden inside the factory-fitted walls of her luggage. Naija News reports that the suspect, who claimed she was on her way to India for fibroid surgery, […]
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All South-south states will join APC before 2027 elections – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says that before the next general elections in 2027, the six South-south states will join Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Four of the states in the region are currently governed by the ruling party after two state governors, Delta and Akwa Ibom, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
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World leaders react to US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Several world leaders have reacted to the US attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, with many raising concerns about the potential escalation of the Israel-Iran war, which has dragged on for over a week. PREMIUM TIMES reports that the war began on 13 June after Israel launched air strikes on Iran. The attacks led […]
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Incentivising private investments in the context of global competitiveness, By Dipo Baruwa
Beyond infrastructure, institutional reform is even more critical to incentivising private investment than fiscal measures alone. Empowering the national investment promotion agency to coordinate investment efforts, per its enabling Act, is vital to ensure strategic coherence and avoid duplication. While recent efforts to streamline port agencies are laudable, they must be sustained free from political […]
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Troops kill over 600 insurgents but apprehension remains in Borno communities
Despite the killing of at least 600 Boko Haram insurgents (JAS and ISWAP) in Borno State in the last three weeks, apprehension remains among the war-weary residents. The Nigerian military has recorded major successes since revving up its counter-insurgency operation in the North-east, codenamed Operation Hadin Kai. Those killed by security agencies included at least […]
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Anthony Joshua Tops List Of Richest Nigerian Boxers, See Others
Nigerian-American boxer, Anthony Joshua is currently the richest boxer of all time from Nigeria with an astonishing net worth of $267 million. Anthony Joshua is way ahead of second placed Gbenga Oluokun who is $251 million behind the former two-time heavyweight world champion. Below are the richest Nigerian boxers: Anthony Joshua – $267 Million The […]
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Favour Ofili ‘Switches’ Allegiance To Turkey Ahead Of 2025 World Championships
Nigerian sprinter and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly dumped Nigeria to represent Turkey, just three months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Favour Ofili’s reported switch of allegiance was first reported by Jamaica-based journalist, Kayon Raynor, who revealed on social media platform 𝕏 that the 22-year-old completed her nationality switch […]
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Rivers LG Administrator’s Exit Sparks Outrage After Disturbing Video Surfaces
Fresh controversy has engulfed the political landscape of Rivers State following the resignation of the Ahoada East Local Government Administrator, Goodluck Ihemnacho, under circumstances now being described as suspicious and potentially criminal. Although Ihemnacho tendered a formal resignation letter dated July 20, 2025, thanking the state government and the people of Ahoada East for the […]
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Kaduna governor demands justice over mob killing of travellers in Plateau
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has urged security agencies to arrest members of the mob who killed travellers in Plateau State. Although the exact number of people killed has not been ascertained, at least eight people were reportedly killed and 11 others injured in the incident late Friday in Mangu LGA. The victims were travelling […]
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Shettima Snubs Ganduje In Public Amidst VP Ticket Speculations
A report has claimed that Vice President Kashim Shettima conspicuously refused to shake hands with the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, during a reception organised in honour of Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom on Saturday. According to a video seen by The Whistler, Shettima was spotted exchanging handshakes with Senate President Godswill […]
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Should Christians support Israel against Iran?, By Femi Aribisala
Biblical Israel is not the Jewish people, not the state of Israel, and not the Christian Church. Most Israelites were not Jews. Jews only relate to the people of the tribe of Judah… Judah was the fourth child of David. He was just one of the 12 tribes of Israel. So, the other 11 tribes […]
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Police confirm abduction of high court judge
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Sunday confirmed the abduction of Justice E.J. Umokoro in Yenagoa, the state capital. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Musa Mohammed, confirmed the kidnapping of the judge on Sunday in Yenagoa. “Umokoro, a judge at Bayelsa State High Court, was on Saturday evening abducted from his car at a fast […]
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Surrogacy: ‘Women’s Wombs Are Not Rented Spaces And Parenthood Is Not A Purchase’
A few weeks ago, Nigerian media personality and Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) owner, Ifedayo Agoro, broke the internet with her stance on surrogacy. The 42-year-old newly married woman took to her Instagram page to share that despite being perfectly healthy, she preferred not to use her womb for pregnancy and plans to have […]
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I Will Take Out Anyone Who Tries To Sabotage Me
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to take on anybody who tries to sabotage his efforts to transform the FCT. Naija News reports that he stated this on Saturday during an inspection visit to the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. The Minister asserted that he would […]
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FG Denies Closure Of Embassy In Iran, Assures Citizen Of Safety
The Federal Government has dismissed allegations that the Nigerian Embassy in Iran has shut down and left Nigerian citizens stranded amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. Speaking in a press statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Saturday, the Ministry described reports circulating on social […]
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Police arrest 22 over mob killing of travellers in Plateau
The police have arrested 22 suspects allegedly involved in a fatal mob attack on a passenger bus in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred around 9:47 p.m. on Friday, involved a bus transporting passengers from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Quan’pan LGA of Plateau for a wedding ceremony. According […]
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Refer Benue Killings To ICC
Amid growing insecurity and recurring violence in Benue State, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently refer the situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for investigation and possible prosecution of perpetrators. The group made the demand in a letter dated June 21, 2025, signed by its […]
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Petrol Now ₦925/Litre As MRS, Others Hike Prices Nationwide
Amid surging global crude oil prices, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦925 per litre in Lagos, up from the previous ₦885/litre, marking another blow to Nigerian consumers already grappling with inflation and high living costs. The increase, announced via the company’s 𝕏 handle on Saturday, […]
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Tinubu Assures Governor Eno Of Full Support
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, into the All Progressives Congress, assuring him that he will not regret his decision to join the ruling party. Naija News reports that Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the assurance during a high-profile defection ceremony held at the […]
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NBA Kicks As Senate Moves To Raise Supreme Court Justices From 21 To 30
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has rejected a legislative proposal by the Senate to increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from 21 to 30, insisting that the move fails to address the root causes of the inefficiencies plaguing Nigeria’s apex court. Naija News reports that the bill, sponsored by Senator Osita Izunaso (Imo West), […]
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Liverpool Make Bold Move For Osimhen As Napoli Demand Cash Plus Players
Premier League champions Liverpool have made an ambitious move to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, but face a steep counter-demand from the Italian club in a high-profile transfer saga. According to Valter De Maggio, via Sportskeeda, Liverpool has offered Napoli a player-plus-cash deal involving Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez and Italian winger Federico […]
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Sundowns push Dortmund to the brink in seven-goal thriller
Mamelodi Sundowns came within touching distance of a famous scalp, trading blows with German giants Borussia Dortmund in a pulsating 4-3 thriller that leaves Group F of the Intercontinental Champions Cup wide open heading into the final round. The South African champions, riding high from their opening win over Ulsan HD, landed the first blow […]
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God Is Not Fraudulent – CAN Slams Prophet Fufeyin Over ‘First Fruit Forgives Sins’ Claim
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has berated the General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, over his submission that giving a “first fruit” offering can wipe away sins, including those committed by fraudsters. Naija News understands that Fufeyin made the claim while delivering a sermon at his church. He stated that […]
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US joins Israel-Iran war, bombs Iran’s nuclear facilities
The United States attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran early on Sunday, in what is the first direct US involvement in the recent Israeli attacks on Iran. President Donald Trump announced that the “very successful attack” targeted three Iranian facilities. He added that the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility is “gone”. The attacks targeted Iran’s […]
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Akwa Ibom Governor formally joins APC, demands one thing from Tinubu
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State said he was not afraid of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that it is in the ruling party that he would realise the Ibom Deep Seaport project for the state. Mr Eno stated this on Saturday at a ceremony to receive him into the ruling party. […]
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Explosion kills five, injures 10 in Kano – Police
An explosion has occurred in a factory located along Ring Road, Mariri Quarters in Kano State. The police in the state have confirmed five deaths from the explosion. Kano police spokesperson Hussaini Abdullahi provided information on the explosion in a press statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES HAUSA on Saturday. “Fifteen people sustained varying degrees of […]
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Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 22nd June 2025
What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 21st June, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? […]
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Alao-Akala’s First Daughter Seeks DNA Test, Court Order To Exhume Late Governor’s Corpse
The family crisis surrounding the estate of former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has taken a dramatic turn as his first daughter, Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, approached the Oyo State High Court seeking a DNA test to determine the paternity of seven individuals claiming to be the late politician’s biological children. In a suit filed before Justice […]
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