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Buhari appoints 209 board chairmen, 1,258 board members (SEE LIST)
This is the largest appointment by the president since assuming office.
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Top News
Shake-up in Nigerian Army, several generals redeployed
“The posting is also aimed at injecting new hands to further actualise the vision of the Chief of Army Staff.”
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Special Reports
How Nigerian judges, other court officials defrauded govt of N4.8 billion – Audit Report
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From ghost projects to unrepaid loans and duplication of recepits, judicial officers cheated the system.
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Regional
South West
Appeal court upholds Ekiti PDP lawmaker’s election
The court voided a ruling of the high court.
CommentSouth South
Police investigate armed attack on Bayelsa community
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The home of late activist Oronto Douglas was one of those attacked.
CommentSouth East
One dead, three injured in Anambra road accident – FRSC
Three vehicles were involved in the accident.
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North East
Four killed, lawmaker escapes death as Boko Haram attacks Adamawa community
Security and local sources confirmed the attack.
CommentNorth West
Top ex-Katsina official jailed seven years for 419
The court says the EFCC proved its case beyond doubt.
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Opinion
Latest
Beware of Atheism (Iyyakum Wal Ilhaad), By Murtadha Gusau
The Prophets are Allah’s ambassadors to creation and the guiding light to Him.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: The Central Bank and Mismanagement of the Nigerian Economy
PREMIUM TIMES is more worried by the effects of the CBN’s policies on domestic lending conditions.
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Christmas in Niger Republic, By Jibrin Ibrahim
It was pleasing in Niamey to witness the wedding of Maryam and Sarah, daughters of Professors Antoinette and Mahamane Tidjani-Alou.
CommentSex and the Perils of Office, By Azu Ishiekwene
The rich and powerful might be well served to remember what their mother told them: take a woman’s no as no, even if that woman is your wife.
Comment2018 Budget: Rethinking Nigeria’s Failed Budgeting Process, By Emmanuel Nwachukwu
We must change the way we budget in Nigeria. The current system is not delivering the desired outcome.
CommentJerusalem Is Not A Holy Land For Muslims, By Majeed Dahiru
If it was the will of God for Jerusalem to be a holy land for Muslims, like Mecca and Medina, it will be without dispute.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Top six messy Nigerian celebrity breakups in 2017
Probably the messiest separation was that of Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill.
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Kannywood
Top five Kannywood rising stars of 2017
The spotlight is on five actors that made their mark in Kannywood with their talent and good looks.
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Music
Top 10 Matters That Headlined Nigerian Music Industry In 2017
"2017 didn’t just herald new talents, awards, and beefs, it witnessed celebrity weddings."
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Arts & Books
History and the Burdens of Journalism
The book has come at the right time to provide deeper and better perspectives to our struggle as a nation on the way to nationhood.
Comment
Travel
Minister flags off final dry run of Calabar Carnival
The main event will hold 27-28 December and will attract participants from 25 countries.
Comment
Nollywood
Top six messy Nigerian celebrity breakups in 2017
Probably the messiest separation was that of Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill.
CommentKannywood
Top five Kannywood rising stars of 2017
The spotlight is on five actors that made their mark in Kannywood with their talent and good looks.
CommentMusic
Top 10 Matters That Headlined Nigerian Music Industry In 2017
"2017 didn’t just herald new talents, awards, and beefs, it witnessed celebrity weddings."
Comment
Arts & Books
History and the Burdens of Journalism
The book has come at the right time to provide deeper and better perspectives to our struggle as a nation on the way to nationhood.
CommentTravel
Minister flags off final dry run of Calabar Carnival
The main event will hold 27-28 December and will attract participants from 25 countries.
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Business
News Reports
NNPC should be made to account for N5.15 trillion – NEITI
The report revealed that Nigeria’s oil and gas revenues dropped from $54.5 billion in 2014 to $24.8 billion in 2015.
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Foreign
Africa
Tanzania threatens to de-register churches who criticise president from pulpit
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Tanzania is increasingly curbing dissent and stifling free speech, critics say.
CommentWest Africa
It’s Official: George Weah is Liberia’s President-elect
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The electoral commission made the formal declaration on Friday.
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