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NWC Disowns Damagum, Anyanwu, Says NEC On Course

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disowned the acting National Chairman, Ambassador Ilya Damagum over his claim that the party has reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The NWC also said Damagum was not speaking the position of the

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Tinubu To Sign Major Tax Reforms Bills Thursday

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to sign four transformative tax reform bills into law on Thursday, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to modernize its fiscal framework and enhance revenue generation. The legislation—comprising the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue

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Senate Passes Police Trust Fund amendment Bill to increase duration

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Senate on Tuesday expeditiously passed a bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act No 6 of 2019. The bill meant to increase the duration of the Trust Fund from six to twelve years for continued training, provision of security equipment and related facilities, enhance the skills of personnel […]

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Army cautions South-East residents on manipulated content

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Joint Task Force South East Operation UFO KA (JTF -OPUK) Tuesday, warned residents of the South-East zone of the country of manipulated content circulating on social media. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, 82 Division’s Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, in a statement called […]

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10 die, scores injured in Ibadan multiple accident

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN No fewer than 10 persons have reportedly died in an early morning multiple accident that occurred around Iwo Road, Sola, Ibadan – Lagos expressway on Tuesday. Eye witnesses said the accident involved four Micra commercial cars, a Toyota Camry and four articulated vehicles (trailers). It was learnt that one of the trailers […]

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Atiku raises questions on Tinubu’s revealed friend Zingman

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Former vice president Atiku Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu’s disclosure of his friendship with Mr. Alex Zingman claimed to be his classmate at Chicago State University (CSU) sparked curiosity about certain historical facts about the president BioData. In a statement titled “Tinubu’s Curious Classmate: Nigerians Deserve Answers, Not More

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Murder of 12: Our Constitution guarantees freedom of movement – Kaduna Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

By Idibia Gabriel Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has advised his colleagues in other states to ensure freedom of movement of all citizens of Nigeria as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution as amended. He reiterated that one of the most important responsibilities of any Government is the protection of the lives and property of […]

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Lufthansa Under Fire as Passengers Report Missing Phones Onboard — “It Feels Like a Scam,” Say Victims

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2025 0

A wave of frustration is sweeping through customers of German airline Lufthansa, as multiple passengers report losing their phones mid-flight and receiving no meaningful response from the airline. Unlike a recent case on Garuda Indonesia, where an entire cabin crew was suspended after a passenger tracked his missing iPhone to a hotel housing airline staff, […]

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Who is your National Secretary?,  Yakubu asks PDP

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2025 0

…party meets with INEC seeks soft landing    By Tunde Opalana Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,  Professor Mahmood Yakubu on Tuesday asked  the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to clarify position on who is the actual occupant of its National Secretary office. Yakubu expressed dismay at the confusion created by the party over the […]

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250 women die daily from maternal health issues in Nigeria – Don

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana A university don and researcher, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye said an average of 250 women died daily in Nigeria as a result of maternal health complications. He tasked the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC to ensure justiciability of maternal.mortslity breaches in Nigeria . According to him, statistics showed Nigeria’s abysmally poor performance on […]

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Group faults Gowon’s account of failure of 1967 Aburi Accord

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The account of the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) on why the Aburi Accord of 1967 failed has been faulted by a group called Rising Sun. The group alleged that the elder statesman distorted facts while adding that his account was not the true reflection of what transpired. This […]

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Buying Babies? The Ethical Storm Around Surrogacy and Women’s Bodies

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2025 0

As the global fertility industry expands, so too does the heated debate surrounding surrogacy — a practice many hail as a scientific blessing, but others decry as a commodification of the human body. At the heart of this storm is a growing call to critically examine whether surrogacy crosses the line from reproductive assistance into […]

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INEC can’t stop our 100th NEC meeting –  PDP 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Major opposition party, the  Peoples Democratic Party has said that its 100th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) scheduled to hold on June 30 cannot be stopped by the   Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the party, the comments nh NEC meeting was properly convened and notice to that effect […]

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Tinubu, APC leaders receive Gov. Eno into party

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 June 2025 0

….promise integration into national development By Theresa Donatus In a major political realignment, Governor Umo Bassey Eno of Akwa Ibom State was on Saturday formally received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a grand rally held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The event marked a pivotal shift in the political landscape of […]

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₦70m Excavator Theft: LASTMA under fire

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2025 0

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has come under intense public scrutiny following allegations of complicity and cover-up in the theft of a heavy-duty excavator valued at ₦70 million. The machine, reportedly stolen from a construction site in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, was allegedly intercepted and detained by LASTMA officials but later vanished

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Pharmacists Council seals 67 drug outlets in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2025 0

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 67 drug outlets in Lagos State over various regulatory infractions, including operating without valid licenses, poor documentation, and failure to meet minimum operational standards. The enforcement exercise, which lasted several days, targeted both pharmacies and patent medicine shops operating in violation of

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Omoni Oboli Says Nollywood Tells More Original Stories Than Hollywood

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2025 0

Nollywood powerhouse Omoni Oboli is turning heads once again, declaring that Nigeria’s film industry boasts a higher originality quotient compared to its Hollywood counterpart. In a recent conversation with Nollywire, she emphasized that Nollywood’s narratives aren’t just unique—they carry a depth and authenticity born from lived experiences. 🧠 Rooted in Authenticity Oboli

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Messi’s incredible free kick that’s taking the internet by storm

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2025 0

In a breathtaking display of sheer genius, Lionel Messi delivered a trademark free‑kick that sealed Inter Miami’s 2‑1 comeback victory over Porto at the FIFA Club World Cup. The Argentine superstar found the top corner in the 54th minute, stunning fans and sending social media into a frenzy. Porto had taken an early lead in the […]

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Constitution Review: Zonal public hearings commences July- Deputy Speaker

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura House of Representatives’ Constitution Review Committee is set to conduct public hearings across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones next month. The hearings, which aim to gather input from citizens on proposed constitutional amendments, will take place in two phases. Speaking at the joint session of consultants and the secretariats of the House

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13 Killed In Fresh Plateau Attack

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Gunmen have launched a deadly attack on innocent villagers killing 13 persons in Juwan village of Tangur district of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to eyewitnesses, the victims were mostly women and children . Chairman of the Community Peace Observers in Bokkos LGA, Mr. Kefas Mallai, confirmed the killings […]