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U.S. ends automatic work permit extensions for Nigerians, other immigrants

  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new rule…

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Delta State Police Command Nab Cultists, Gun Peddlers, Recovers Cache Of Arms

By Ebinum Samuel     The Delta State Command, the image maker,…

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Policeman, monarch’s son killed in farmers-herders clash in Gombe

  Tension has erupted in Komi District of Funakaye Local Government Area in…

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Hidden assets: Court rules Abba Kyari has case to answer

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the no-case submission…

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It takes 62 signatures to pay one contractor in NDDC, says ex-chair Ndoma-Egba

  Former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and ex-Senate Leader,…

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‘Crime is not genius’: APC reacts to Obi’s Yahoo boys’ genius comments

 The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised…

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Yahaya Bello under fire over use of Kogi State letterhead in letter to army chief

 Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has come under intense criticism after…

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TOWARDS A YAHAYA BELLO DYNASTY IN KOGI POLITICS

 By Khalid Jaafar  Africa's famous novelist and renowned literary progenitor, Chinua Achebe, avails…

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Reclaiming the Spirit of Public Service: The POHAN Example

    By: Rademene Asonye In a nation where cynicism toward public…

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2027 : We are ready to work with Peter Obi, others if….

Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential flag bearer of the New…

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Davido holds talks with French President, Emmanuel Macron

  Nigerian singer, David Adeleke , popularly known as Davido, has met with…

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How Public Policy Can Fix Nigeria — Insights from DIG Oyebade’s Leadership Course 56 Lecture at NIPSS

  Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police and National Institute for Policy and Strategic…

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Anambra Gubernatorial Election: CP Orutugu Visits Nnewi Area Command To Evaluate Personnel Readiness, Interacts With Stakeholders For Peaceful Polls

By Ebinum Samuel In furtherance of strategic preparations ahead of the forthcoming Anambra…

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Alleged forgery: Presidency under pressure to probe Interior Minister’s NYSC certificate saga

  The Presidency has confirmed receipt of a formal petition calling for the…

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Anambra: Showing the way forward as Nigeria’s golden opportunity for heritage tourism

 As edited by Ayo Oyoze Baje,  According to Mr Don Onyenji, the honorable…

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NIPSS: DIG Oyebade Calls for Emotionally Intelligent Leadership in Nigeria’s Security Sector

 Ex–Police Chief Delivers Strategic Lecture on Negotiation, Conflict Management, and Command ResponsibilitySegun…

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Defence Headquarters Dismisses Rumoured Coup Plot Against Tinubu as ‘Nonsense’

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked claims by an online publication alleging…

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Our Children’s Anthem

 By Ayo Oyoze Baje  Quote: "We are the children of the poorBorn without our mothers'…

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Newswatch Editors Faced Abacha’s Wrath Over David Mark Interview, Memoir Reveals

  A rare interview granted to Newswatch magazine by Brig.Gen. David Mark landed…

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PSC Receives Presidential Delegation, Demands Mandate Protection And Adequate Funding.. says it is prepared to take Government Renewed Hope to the next level

By Ebinum Samuel  The Police Service Commission today, Monday, 25th August 2025, received…

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Drug kingpin, 5 others in NDLEA custody over arrest of 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

 By Ebinum SamuelFace multiple charges for trafficking illicit substances to Jeddah as…

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GPAAN decries vote buying that marred the recent by-elections

 By Ebinum Samuel  The Guild of Public Affairs Analysts of Nigeria ( GPAAN…

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“I WILL RUN IN 2027,” ATIKU DISOWNS STATEMENT TO THE CONTRARY

 By Ebinum Samuel Contrary to recent reports to the effect that he may…

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Lagos Lawyer, Victim, and Father Praise AIG Margaret Ochalla for Intervention, Urge Others to Emulate Her

 By Ebinum Samuel A Lagos-based top lawyer, Barrister Olayinka Sanni, alongside a victim…

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PETER MBAH AS “TALK NA DO GOVERNOR”

 By Tunde Olusunle Come Tuesday August 28, 2025, the cream of the Nigerian…

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Ondo state: Lessons from success story on security 

By Ayo Baje Quote: "Amotekun Corp’s lofty journey has been one of remarkable achievements…

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Tinubu abolishes 5% telecom tax, offers relief to millions of Nigerians

 Millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria have received welcome news as President…

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Nigerian gov approves N10bn for pension arrears

  Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of ₦10 billion…

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Babachir turned against Tinubu after missing out on VP slot – Wike

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has…

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Abdul Oroh and a Durable Coalition for Hope in Nigeria-by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

  Abdul Oroh is an unlikely avatar of the Nigerian dream. An…

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Key takeaways from our tour of Enugu and Ebonyi states, by Bayo Onanuga

 We returned to Abuja on Saturday after a three-day working tour of…

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How Okonjo-Iweala disappointed those who don’t wish Nigeria well – APC G3

  A support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress, the APC Grassroots…

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Caprecon Foundation Empowers Youth with Skills and Hope 

 By Halima Abdulazeez Caprecon Foundation, led by Dr. Dollin Holt and his dedicated…

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Global echoes of Nigeria’s best innovators 

 By Ayo Oyoze Baje  Quote: "Technology helps solves the problem of access and quality in…

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Drug war: Why President Tinubu ‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – NSA Ribadu, AGF Fagbemi

 By Ebinum Samuel Commend Marwa’s leadership as Agency empowers strategic commands, formations with…

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23 KG and a Dream

 By Yomi Olusunle The world felt like it was holding its breath. I…

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AND THE KING FELL “YAKATA” ON THE RUNWAY OF INDISCRETION

By Tunde Olusunle Self-glorification by way of the conferment of verbose aliases and…

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Obasanjo threatens to drag EFCC to Court over Hotel Raid

 The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta has…

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Presidency Speaks On Tinubu’s Health Status Amidst Alleged Absence From State Functions

  The Presidency has dismissed speculations about the health of President Bola…

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KARIMI COMMITS OVER N1.5 BILLION TO PROJECTS, PHILANTHROPY IN KOGI WEST

 By Tunde Olusunle Senator representing Kogi West District, Sunday Karimi, has committed over…

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BREAKING : Tinubu Names 39-Year-Old as NERC Chairman

  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Garba Ramat, aged 39, as the…

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EFCC Arrests 55 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ogun State

  Fifty-five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Ibadan…

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As 2025 Destination Nigeria Governors’ Tourism Conference gathers momentum

By Ebinum Samuel Highlights of what can be better described as a game…

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Ode To The Heroine Of The Press

 By Dr. Dele Alake It is said that some are born great and…

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2027: IN KOGI STATE, TINUBU IS OUR ONLY PLAN

 By Ebinum Samuel ● Senator Sunday Karimi The recent observation by the Independent National…

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THE REBOUND OF TUNDE IRUKERA

 By Tunde Olusunle  I returned to the *Daily Times* of yore in October…

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Dr. Francis Toromade bags professorship of Practice promoting Artificial Intelligence,AI through AIMFIN

By Ebinum Samuel History was made on July 31,2025 when the distinguished…

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‘UK my true home’- Kemi Badenoch says she no longer identifies as Nigerian

  United Kingdom Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, says she no longer identifies as…

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Senate Minority Leader looses Local government as ADC Soar 

 By Dan Atayi A major political shift appears to be unfolding in Benue…

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Nigerian gov drags FG to Supreme Court over 13% derivation

 The Niger State Government has filed a legal action at the Supreme…

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Feedback: What the people want retooled in our democracy (2)

By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote: "Nearly all the elected and appointed leaders at various…

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Dangote Foundation feeds 10,000 households in Cross River

  As part of efforts to ameliorate the pangs of hunger in the…

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Reps summon Oyetola, NIWA boss over Baro port project

 The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the rehabilitation and operationalisation…

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NDLEA auctions forfeited drug traffickers’ properties in Lagos, Kano, Ondo, Ogun

 By Ebinum Samuel Targeting proceeds of crime ‘ll serve as punishment and deterrence…

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Ekiti Petrol Dealers Hail Dangote’s Initiative To Reduce Fuel Prices

  The Ekiti state chapter of the Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN)…

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OKUNLAND AND PROSPECTS OF “AWALOKAN” IN 2027 KOGI GUBER POLITICS

 By Tunde Olusunle A titleless piece authored by a certain "Comrade Adabara Abduljelili…

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NGO Appeals to President Tinubu for Financial Rescue of Retired Police Officer Injured on Duty

By Ebinum SamuelA Lagos-based human rights organisation, Africans for Human Rights International…

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ICPC, Gender Mobile Push for Full Implementation of Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

 Abuja — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC),…

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Why North is still backward – Col. Gwadabe

 Retired military officer and elder statesman, Colonel Lawan Gwadabe, has attributed the…

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Nigerian gov disburses N250m grants to 500 retirees

 The Cross River State Government has disbursed ₦250 million in self-enhancement entrepreneurial…

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Feedback: What Nigerians want retooled in our democracy ( Part 1 )

 By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote:"Leaders who don't listen to their people will soon…

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LEKE ABEJIDE TACKLES INFRASTRUCTURE GAPS IN YAGBA

  By Tunde Olusunle   Nigeria's systemic failure over time has unwittingly…

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Arrest Of LASU Female Student: NANS Lagos Commends Zone 2 AIG Fayoade

By Ebinum SamuelThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Lagos State Axis,…

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Buhari’s Death :Counting the Cost  

 By Halima Abdulazeez The announcement of former President General Muhammadu Buhari’s passing on…

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Land Dispute: Egunaye Family Reaffirms Legal Ownership Amid Ongoing Litigation with Fasehun Estate

 By Ebinum SamuelLand dispute is an age long tradition inspiring conflicts where…

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Reaction as Femi Fani-Kayode Marries 3rd Wife

  Nigeria’s former Aviation Minister and well-known political figure, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode,…

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Lawyer Petition AIG Zone 2 On Police Misconduct, Threat To Life, Malicious Damage

By Ebinum Samuel A Lagos based lawyer, chief AIG Gabriel Giwa-Amu, has petitioned…

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Hooked From the First Taste: AIG Disu Shares Gut-Wrenching Tales of Drug Addiction

 Last night, while sitting out with old friends and acquaintances, our conversation…

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Why I can’t forget former President Buhari – Ex-EFCC Chairman, Farida Waziri

By Ebinum Samuel Former Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…

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Gov. Aiyetadiwa: Driving Ondo’s industrialization vision with passion

By Ayo Oyoze Baje Quote: “From Akure to Owo, Ilaje to Ifedore, we are…

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Drama as Uromi Chief Imam counters police rescue claims, says ransom was paid

 The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque, Imam Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has…

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20 killed as gunmen launch deadly attack on Plateau community

  At least 20 people have been killed in a brutal attack by…

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Ex-President Buhari Death: IEDPU Mourns, Describes His Exit As Great Loss To The Nation, Entire Humanity

 Raheem IbrahimThe National President of Ilorin Emirates Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji…

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On Buhari’s death, By Farooq Kperogi

 It has been announced that former President Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London.…

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Crime & Law Edo : Gunmen abduct Chief Imam of Uromi

The Chief Imam of Uromi, Sheikh Murtadho Muhammad, who also serves as the…

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Tribute to Late President Muhammadu Buhari

 By Brig Gen MB Marwa ( Rtd) It is with profound sorrow that…

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ECHONO GOES TOUGH ON RESOURCE MISAPPLICATION IN TETFUND

 By Tunde Olusunle Sonny Togo Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education…

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