Amaechi’s mother dies at 89
The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced later. The post Amaechi’s mother dies at 89 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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CBN issues operational guidelines for BDCs’ forex purchases from banks, introduces tracking portal
The apex bank said every licensed BDC is free to purchase foreign exchange from any authorised dealer bank of its choice, stressing that banks must not impose exclusivity arrangements or referral fees. The post CBN issues operational guidelines for BDCs’ forex purchases from banks, introduces tracki
Why we rejected an autopsy on Mary Habila despite a controversial death — Family
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that Mary Habila, who was attached to the office of Dave Umahi, was brought dead to the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, on 27 June. The post Why we rejected an autopsy on Mary Habila despite a controversial death — Family appea
Flood: Akwa Ibom youths demand shift from emergency response to disaster prevention
As devastating floods expose glaring preparedness gaps, a youth coalition has asked the Akwa Ibom government to replace its reactive disaster response with a risk-based management framework, following questions over unimplemented flood-control measures despite early warnings and billions of naira in
Ogun extends work palliative, transport allowance for civil servants
The governor also approved the payment of a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for an additional three months, covering July to September 2026 The post Ogun extends work palliative, transport allowance for civil servants appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Court awards Reps member ₦10m in defamation suit
The judge delivered the judgment after the defendant failed to file a statement of defence despite being personally served with the originating processes while in custody at a correctional centre in Enugu. The post Court awards Reps member ₦10m in defamation suit appeared first on Premium Times Nige
FAAN set to transform domestic air travel with V-Pass facial recognition system
This dual-verification process is meant to prevent impersonation, unauthorised access and identity fraud, while giving security agencies greater confidence in passenger authentication. The post FAAN set to transform domestic air travel with V-Pass facial recognition system appeared first on Premium
11 killed in Abuja–Kaduna highway crash — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps said a speeding commercial bus carrying 16 passengers rammed into a stationary truck on the Abuja–Kaduna Expressway. The post 11 killed in Abuja–Kaduna highway crash — FRSC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Ex-Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, others press lawmakers to pass women’s representation bill
The Constitution Alteration Bill proposes the creation of additional seats exclusively for women in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly as a temporary affirmative action measure. The post Ex-Speaker Etteh, Abbas’ wife, others press lawmakers to pass women’s representation bill appeare
Senate urges immediate security deployment over fresh killings in Benue communities
The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of the victims of the attacks on Akpachi-Ugboju and Otukpo-Nobi, as well as those who lost their lives in the fresh assault on Ondo Ugboju. The post Senate urges immediate security deployment over fresh killings in Benue communities appeared first on