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14 Sep 2026, 13:45 GMT Ekemini Simon

Nwuche says Wike’s Rainbow Coalition will expand Tinubu’s political base across party lines, urging Nigerians to support the president’s 2027 re-election bid to ensure policy continuity and economic stability. The post 2027: Nwuche backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition in Rivers, urges support for Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 13:41 GMT Chinagorom Ugwu

The latest claim was coming despite Mr Obi's repeated position that, while exiting office as governor, he left for the state a total of $50 million each in Access, defunct Diamond and Fidelity banks - totalling $150 million - with an interest rate of at least 6.5 per cent. The post We’re still repaying loans incurred by Peter Obi, others – Anambra govt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 13:20 GMT Aaron Cole

The comedian has explained what happened after a few seconds on stage in Dallas became the subject of an online controversy. The post TRENDING: Real Warri Pikin apologises to husband, fans, over viral Timaya stage stunt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 13:14 GMT Aaron Cole

“You will fail. You’ll start up again,” children were told as speakers stressed resilience, confidence and parental support. The post Dream Big 5.0: Amani Health challenges children to dream beyond limitations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 13:07 GMT Omotoyosi Idowu

According to Mr Eseka, under the retail incentive programme, investors who subscribe for a minimum of 10 shares and hold them continuously for 12 months will receive one additional share. The post Dangote Refinery to give retail investors 1 extra share for every 10 held annually in first two years of listing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 12:40 GMT Aaron Cole

At least 10 people were killed in separate attacks across Plateau State last week, while security forces arrested at least 22 suspects. The post GOC visits Plateau communities where 10 people died with 22 arrested in one week appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 12:38 GMT Eromo Egbejule in Abidjan and agencies

Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering. If Monday’s flotation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian exchange goes to plan, then Aliko Dangote will add a further $23bn (£17bn) to his $35bn net worth. Continue reading...

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14 Sep 2026, 12:14 GMT Gbemidepo Popoola

Orban was the standout performer after producing a stunning hat-trick for Amedspor in their emphatic 5-0 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir, while Iheanacho continued his remarkable goalscoring run for Bursaspor The post Nigerian Players’ Watch: Orban, Iheanacho keep scoring as Eagles shine in Europe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 12:03 GMT Aaron Cole

Peter Onwubuariri served as media officer under three Presidents- Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The post TRIBUTE: So long Peter Onwubuariri; So long presidential writer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 11:53 GMT Aaron Cole

The Ogun State Police Command said its intervention demonstrated police’s efforts in facilitating peaceful resolution of disputes brought before them The post Police secure N300,000 hospital debt waiver for woman who lost baby after C-section appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 11:07 GMT Aaron Cole

Mr Omokri said he travelled to Chicago in September 2022 to independently verify reports about Mr Tinubu’s academic history and alleged links to drug-related activities, and his investigations in the United States found no evidence to support the claim. The post I was wrong to call Tinubu a ‘drug lord’ – Reno Omokri appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 10:52 GMT Ronald Adamolekun

“By doing so, because the company will be very, very large, we will be having 10 per cent of the total America’s capacity,” Mr Dangote added. The post Dangote Refinery plans US listing in three to four years appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 10:00 GMT Ifeanyi Uddin

The spectacle of a senior adviser on economics to the Tinubu government dissing the numbers on the economy issued by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) offered far more lessons than the first reactions to the television interview suggests. Sure, there were considerations of politics in the adviser’s responses. Ahead of a general election, his […] The post When managers of social clubs continue to run our economy, By Uddin Ifeanyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 09:17 GMT Ronald Adamolekun

“With this particular, sterling, historic offer and what I have seen in the data room, where already billions of naira have been subscribed by thousands of investors within minutes or under an hour, you are a blessing to humanity," said Mr Aig-Imoukhuede, a one-time chairman of the bourse. The post Billions of naira subscribed by investors within minutes of Dangote Refinery’s IPO opening – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 09:09 GMT Chinagorom Ugwu

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that hoodlums attacked and disrupted meetings of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and later PDP which were separately held on Saturday, 12 September in Ndiuno-Obuoffia and Agbani Communities within Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. The post How attacks on NDC, PDP in Enugu may affect Tinubu in 2027 – Chieftain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 09:05 GMT Oladayo Jonathan

Mr Adeleke, while ordering a probe into the killing disclosed that the government would introduce a new Park Management System under which the transport union would be managed. The post Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun after ally shot dead, orders probe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 08:58 GMT Friday Omosola

The organisers say they recognised the Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited chairman’s contribution to protecting Nigeria’s critical national assets. The post AFRIMMA honours Tompolo, DJ Tunez, Real Warri Pikin, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 08:52 GMT Oladayo Jonathan

Most of the affected houses are gradually caving in as floodwater washes away the soil around their foundations. The post 15 houses at risk of collapse as flood ravages Lafia neighbourhood appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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14 Sep 2026, 08:44 GMT Manasseh Mbachii

An 80-year-old Benue man was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of causing a relative’s death through witchcraft, Amnesty International and AfAW said. The post Groups demand probe of 80-year-old Benue man’s killing over alleged witchcraft appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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