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Feb 10, 2025

'One of My Greatest Fears Was Becoming Like My Father' - Shina Peters' Son, Clarence

[Premium Times] Clarence Peters, a renowned video director, is the son of veteran musician Shina Peters and actress Clarion Chukwura.

Feb 10, 2025

Terrorists Kill One, Kidnap 9 in Niger Village Attack

[Premium Times] Sources said the terrorists fled under fire from Nigerian soldiers, who responded swiftly to the attack.

Feb 10, 2025

Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu's Trial Indefinitely Following Ipob Leader's Protest

[Premium Times] This marks the second instance in about four and a half months that the IPOB leader has expressed a lack of confidence in the judge.

Feb 10, 2025

A Lifeline for Nigeria's Emergency Medical System and Renewed Hope for Health Security

[Premium Times] It is time for all stakeholders -- state governments, healthcare providers, development partners, and the public--to rally behind this life-saving initiative. Because in the fight for survival, every second counts.

Feb 10, 2025

Nigeria Records Over 24,000 Diphtheria Cases, 1,264 Deaths

[Premium Times] The infectious disease body noted that the deaths accounted for a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 5.1 per cent

Feb 10, 2025

Again, Nnamdi Kanu Asks Judge to Withdraw From His Trial

[Premium Times] Mr Kanu's trial was earlier stalled after Mrs Nyako recused herself from the case following the IPOB leader's oral application on 24 September 2024.

Feb 10, 2025

Is the Ghost of Alpha Beta Haunting Nigeria's Proposed Tax Reforms?

[Premium Times] As the debates continue, there is an opportunity for introspection. The government must confront the erosion of trust between it and citizens.

Feb 10, 2025

Supreme Court Dismisses Fubara's Suit Against 27 Pro-Wike Rivers Lawmakers

[Premium Times] The Supreme Court struck out the suit and awarded N4 million in costs against Mr Fubara, to be paid to the House of Assembly and Mr Amaewhule.

Feb 10, 2025

Supreme Court Reserves Judgement On Appeals Seeking to Nullify Rivers LG Poll

[Vanguard] The Supreme Court has reserved its judgement on an appeal the All Progressives Congress, APC, filed to nullify the outcome of the local government elections held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024.

Feb 10, 2025

After 17 Years, Benue Pensioners Elect New Leaders

[Leadership] The Benue State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, after 17 years of leadership tussle, has put itself together during its quadrennial delegate conference to elect new officials to steer the union's affairs in the next four years.