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Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 4.43% In Q2 2026
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest
Peter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about past
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as efforts to shield records relating to the President’s past from
‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingers
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has debunked media reports claiming that he threatened physical harm against opposition
INEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour Party
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has said the initial glitches encountered on the candidate nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have been resolved.
Mutfwang Bans Hisbah Activities In Plateau, Orders Arrest Of Operators
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Area
19-Year-Old Arrested In Katsina Over Toy Pistol Robbery Attempt
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old teenager, Aliyu Sani, for alleged impersonation and attempting to rob an unidentified person with a toy pistol in Katsina metropolis. The
Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
Lionel Messi has retired from international football, bringing an end to his illustrious Argentina career after the country fell short in the World Cup final in July. Messi, widely regarded
Man City sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias for £34m
By Adegboyega Adeleye Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2 million. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year
FG’s electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government’s electricity tariff subsidy obligation rose to N1.928 trillion in 2025 as it continued to absorb the gap between cost-reflective tariffs and the rates
JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from international football
Messi, who captained Argentina in his sixth World Cup campaign, confirmed the decision on Monday The post JUST IN: Messi announces retirement from international football appeared first on Premium Times
