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Crisis Eases as PDP Factions Reopen Peace Talks Ahead of 2027
March 25, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded a breakthrough in resolving its internal rift, as rival factions reopen peace talks in a renewed push to stabilise the party and position it strongly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development marks a turning point after months of heightened tensions that saw […] The post Crisis Eases as PDP Factions Reopen Peace Talks Ahead of 2027 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Police arrest man over alleged killing of cousin
A police spokesperson said that preliminary investigations revealed that on 1 August 2025 at about 8:00 pm, the suspect allegedly killed the deceased at his residence in Afube Village, Amichi, and buried the body in a shallow grave in his compound. The post Police arrest man over alleged killing of cousin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Obi: Obidient Movement Replies Ex-Justice Salami
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau A political pressure group known as the Obidient Movement has picked holes in a recent comment credited to retired justice Isa Salami claiming that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election Peter Obi was not qualified to contest the election after all. The former [...]
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Appointment is for service, not for self-enrichment, Soludo tells political appointees
“This is not an appointment to come and chop, as the general mentality goes. You are being called to serve.” The post Appointment is for service, not for self-enrichment, Soludo tells political appointees appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid-El-Fitr Celebration
March 25, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday evening returned to Abuja following a successful stay in Lagos, where he marked the Eid al-Fitr and concluded engagements after his historic state visit to the United Kingdom. The President departed from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at exactly 6:44 pm, […] The post Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid-El-Fitr Celebration appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Thebe Ikalafeng and the chancellorship of Sol Plaatje University, By Toyin Falola
On 16th January, Africa’s foremost brand strategist, Thebe Ikalafeng, was appointed for a five-year tenure as the Chancellor of Sol Plaatje University. His appointment as Chancellor of the university marks the beginning of a new era, not just for the institution but also a significant moment for the intellectual and cultural communities of Africa. His […] The post Thebe Ikalafeng and the chancellorship of Sol Plaatje University, By Toyin Falola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Between reform and reality: APC’s convention process and questions of leadership, By Iliya Yusuf
At the same time, parties that aspire to higher standards must weigh the balance carefully. In a country where citizens routinely express cynicism about elite accountability, gestures that appear to prioritise loyalty or familiarity over pristine optics can fuel skepticism. The APC’s leadership, under President Tinubu, has spoken often of reforming governance and rebuilding faith […] The post Between reform and reality: APC’s convention process and questions of leadership, By Iliya Yusuf appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Over 1,300 athletes in Jos for MTN CHAMPS Season 4 showdown
A total of 1,301 athletes drawn from 148 secondary schools and teams are expected to compete The post Over 1,300 athletes in Jos for MTN CHAMPS Season 4 showdown appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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INEC, KDI unveil updated voter education manuals
The documents, rolled out ahead of the 2027 electioneering, are an updated general voter education manual and a youth-friendly voter education manual. The post INEC, KDI unveil updated voter education manuals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Eid Holiday In Lagos
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu’s plane left the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport at 6.44 pm. The post Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Eid Holiday In Lagos appeared first on Channels Television.
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Senegal Appeal CAF’s AFCON Decision
Senegal are hoping to overturn the decision by African football's governing body to strip them of the title after several of their players walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco during the Cup of Nations final on January 18, which the Senegalese side went on to win 1-0 in extra-time. The post Senegal Appeal CAF’s AFCON Decision appeared first on Channels Television.
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CBN Governor Cardoso woos foreign investors, says Nigeria’s bad systemic past dead and buried
For Mr Cardoso, the message to investors was unequivocal: Nigeria is open for business under a new economic order. “Investment worries are now something of the past,” he says. The post CBN Governor Cardoso woos foreign investors, says Nigeria’s bad systemic past dead and buried appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Electoral Act 2026: IPAC raises eyebrows, demands urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Disturbed by what it perceived as undemocratic plots against Nigeria’s democracy, the National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Dr. Yusuf Mamman Dantalle has called for the immediate amendment or outright repeal of the Electoral Act 2026, warning that its current provisions could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process and [...]
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Kebbi Attack Death Toll Rises To 13
There have been persistent attacks by bandits and terrorist groups across northern Nigeria, with several incidents involving fatalities among troops. The post Kebbi Attack Death Toll Rises To 13 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Nasarawa PDP suspends state chairman over alleged misconduct
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Nasarawa State has suspended its State Chairman, Adamu Bako Ninga, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The decision was taken during a meeting of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) held on March 25, 2026, following what members described as extensive deliberations on the chairman’s conduct. In […] Nasarawa PDP suspends state chairman over alleged misconduct
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‘I remain Labour Party chairman in Nasarawa’ – Ombugu denies suspension
The chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has rejected claims of his suspension, insisting he remains the legitimate leader of the party in the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Lafia, Ombugu dismissed the reports as baseless, describing those behind the move as individuals falsely parading themselves as members of […] ‘I remain Labour Party chairman in Nasarawa’ – Ombugu denies suspension
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Dame Sarah Mullally Enthroned as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1,400 Years
March 25, (THEWILL) — Dame Sarah Mullally was officially enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1,400-year history. She takes over more than a year after Justin Welby stepped down amid criticism over his handling of a sexual […] The post Dame Sarah Mullally Enthroned as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1,400 Years appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Adams, Ejuke set for new era as Sevilla appoint García Plaza
The La Liga side confirmed that García Plaza has signed a contract running until June 2027 The post Adams, Ejuke set for new era as Sevilla appoint García Plaza appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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How 10 security officers, civilians were killed in Kebbi ambush – Official
PREMIUM TIMES reported that the security personnel were reportedly on a mission to monitor and curb insurgent activities in the region when their vehicle was attacked. The post How 10 security officers, civilians were killed in Kebbi ambush – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘You’re wicked, insensitive’ — Princess blasts Biola Adebayo over Baba Ijesha’s interview
She said it caused renewed pain for the victim’s family, just as backlash forced the interview to be taken down. The post ‘You’re wicked, insensitive’ — Princess blasts Biola Adebayo over Baba Ijesha’s interview appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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AFCON 2025 Final Verdict: Senegal files appeal at CAS as legal battle begins
According to CAS, the Senegalese federation is seeking to have the CAF decision set aside and to be recognised as the rightful AFCON champions. The post AFCON 2025 Final Verdict: Senegal files appeal at CAS as legal battle begins appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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DSS Rescues Abducted Kano LG Official, Arrests Two Suspects
The state government reiterated its commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure lasting security across all 44 local government areas. The post DSS Rescues Abducted Kano LG Official, Arrests Two Suspects appeared first on Channels Television.
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Brazil squad: I observe everything – Ancelotti addresses question on Neymar’s omission
Head coach of Brazil’s national football team, Carlo Ancelotti, has addressed question on Neymar’s omission from his latest squad for the March international break. Ancelotti recently decided not to include Neymar’s name in his side’s squad to face France and Croatia later this month. Reacting, Neymar admitted he was sad by Ancelotti’s decision not to […] Brazil squad: I observe everything – Ancelotti addresses question on Neymar’s omission
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University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival
Godspower Ojini, an 18-year-old 300-level student, and his team clinched the top position after developing an innovative Artificial Intelligence platform designed to automate tasks for individuals and businesses. The post University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival
Godspower Ojini, an 18-year-old 300-level student, and his team clinched the top position after developing an innovative Artificial Intelligence platform designed to automate tasks for individuals and businesses. The post University celebrates student for winning N2.7m at Enugu Tech Festival appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2027: Zoning ADC Presidential Ticket To North Would Defeat Tinubu, APC — Dele Momodu
  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and publisher of Ovation magazine Dele Momodu, has said the only way for the party to defeat the President Bola Tinubu led All Progressives Congress APC, is for ADC to zone its presidential ticket to the north ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Wednesday during his appearance on […] The post 2027: Zoning ADC Presidential Ticket To North Would Defeat Tinubu, APC — Dele Momodu appeared first on OsunDefender.
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APC re-elects Arodiogbu as South-east national vice chairman
Mr Arodiogbu emerged alongside other zonal executives during the APC South-east Congress held at the Presidential Hotel, Enugu, on Wednesday. The post APC re-elects Arodiogbu as South-east national vice chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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APC Re-Elects Isaac Kekemeke As South-West Zonal Chairman
Kekemeke, alongside seven other zonal exco members, emerged via consensus arrangement at the APC South-West Zonal Congress. The post APC Re-Elects Isaac Kekemeke As South-West Zonal Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.
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Revealed: How Suspected Coup Plotters Allegedly Planned To Capture Aso Rock, Eliminate Tinubu, Others
  Fresh details has emerged suggesting an elaborate plot by suspected coup conspirators to storm Nigeria’s seat of power, seize the Presidential Villa, and capture President Bola Tinubu and other top officials in a coordinated operation that spanned key military and national assets. According to PREMIUM TIMES, findings show that beyond earlier reports of assassination […] The post Revealed: How Suspected Coup Plotters Allegedly Planned To Capture Aso Rock, Eliminate Tinubu, Others appeared first on OsunDefender.
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OPL 245: FG Defends Deal, Labels Critics Self-Serving, Unpatriotic
March 25, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has defended the resolution of the long-standing OPL 245 oil block dispute, describing it as a landmark achievement that protects Nigeria from over $2 billion in potential liabilities, while accusing critics of pursuing selfish and unpatriotic interests. A statement personally signed on Wednesday by Attorney-General of the Federation […] The post OPL 245: FG Defends Deal, Labels Critics Self-Serving, Unpatriotic appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Political Parties’ Nomination Fees
  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit filed by human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, against the Independent National Electoral Commission and 19 political parties, over alleged exorbitant expression of interest and nomination fees. Okolie had approached the court to challenge what he described as outrageous fees imposed on party members […] The post Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Political Parties’ Nomination Fees appeared first on OsunDefender.
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India Boosts Climate Commitments For 2035
India had previously aimed to bring the share of non-fossil fuels to 50 percent of installed power capacity by 2030, but has already met that target. The post India Boosts Climate Commitments For 2035 appeared first on Channels Television.
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Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Born In DR Congo
Globally, the mountain gorilla population is estimated at 1,063 living in the wild, with some 350 gorillas recorded in Virunga in 2021. The post Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Born In DR Congo appeared first on Channels Television.
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Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Named BBC Director-General
March 25, (THEWILL) — The BBC on Wednesday appointed Matt Brittin, a former senior executive at Google, as its new director-general. Brittin will replace Tim Davie, who resigned in November following criticism over the editing of a documentary on Donald Trump. Trump has also filed a $10 billion lawsuit over the broadcast. The appointment comes […] The post Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Named BBC Director-General appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Quitting Smoking Changed My Life – Ice Prince
Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has opened up about the positive impact of giving up smoking and other unhealthy habits, describing the decision as life-changing. The “Oleku” hitmaker revealed via his X (formerly Twitter) page that he has stayed away from cigarettes, alcohol, soda, and energy drinks for nearly a year, noting that the transformation has [...]
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Nigeria Records Strong Capital Inflows, Hits $6.44bn in Q4 2025
March 25, (THEWILL) — Nigeria recorded a strong surge in foreign capital inflows in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total capital importation rising to $6.44 billion, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the country’s economy. The latest Capital Importation report released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the figure represents […] The post Nigeria Records Strong Capital Inflows, Hits $6.44bn in Q4 2025 appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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