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Kwara makes record, erects tallest flag in Nigeria, West Africa in Ilorin

The Kwara State Government has unveiled a 70-meter flagpole, describing it as the tallest in the West African region to make a bold declaration of identity and pride. The State...

75.5% of rural Nigerians now live below poverty line — World Bank

The World Bank has disclosed that a staggering 75.5 per cent of rural Nigerians are now living below the poverty line, reflecting deepening hardship...

NANS controversy: Tinubu must call his family to order – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to rein in on his family over an alleged attempt by his son, Seyi...

Tinubu returns to Abuja after Europe trip

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night returned to Abuja after over two weeks working visit to Europe. President Tinubu, whose aircraft touched down at the...

Portable remanded, granted N1 million bail

An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, has granted N1 million bail to controversial street-hop artiste Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable. PREMIUM TIMES...

Air Peace to bring back Nigerian girls trafficked to Ivory Coast

Chairman of the Air Peace Group, Allen Onyema, has promised to bring back underage girls trafficked to the Ivory Coast free of charge. In a...

Tinubu appoints Ayo Sotinrin as Bank of Agriculture MD

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), with immediate effect. The appointment was...

Circular introducing new ₦5,000, ₦10,000 notes is fake — CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a circular claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes. The apex bank described the...

BREAKING: Saudi confirms Sunday Eid-el-Fitr

The Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, said the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. It also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on Sunday,...

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to national peace, stability on 73rd birthday

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his dedication to ensuring Nigeria’s peace and stability, stating that he will continue to work hard and pray for...

FG pays Corps members N77,000 monthly allowance

The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The announcement of a pay increase by...