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MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga— The police arrested a Nigerian who was allegedly in possession of ecstasy pills worth an estimated P5.96 million during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City late Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the Angeles City police said the 46-year-old Nigerian national is on the list of “high-value individuals” under
The union said Felix Onigbinde, who reportedly fell into a coma last week and was admitted to the Garki General Hospital, Abuja, before his death, was a dedicated and award winning photojournalist whose career reflected his commitment to the gathering and dissemination of information in the service of society. The post NUJ FCT mourns death of Tribune photojournalist appeared first on Premium Ti...
NMH and NSPAWG said criminalisation can discourage people experiencing suicidal distress and their families from seeking timely support. The post Mental health group welcomes Senate move to decriminalise attempted suicide appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Luddites were a movement of skilled textile workers in England who rebelled against industrial machinery between 1811 and 1816. Having spent years mastering their crafts, they watched machines produce textiles faster and more cheaply, threatening their livelihoods and diminishing the value of skills painstakingly acquired over generations. Some, invoking the legendary General Ned Ludd, […] ...
The latest case involves a 65-year-old woman who tested positive while in quarantine, as Kenyan authorities continue contact tracing and report no evidence of community transmission. The post Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
President Tinubu described Mr Lado, a former senator, as a dependable public servant and accomplished legislator who served in the Senate for four years before becoming his liaison officer in the National Assembly's Upper Chamber. The post Tinubu celebrates aide Basheer Lado at 60 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
On 13 October, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forth a four-point proposition on advancing China-Africa mining cooperation during his meeting with President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana, who was on a state visit to China. Grounded in the profound transformation of the global critical minerals landscape and Africa’s urgent need for independent development, and […] The post Mining cooperat...
The lawmakers called for coordinated action by federal and state governments, traditional and religious leaders and other stakeholders to tackle child marriage and improve girls’ access to education, healthcare and economic opportunities. The post Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum marriage age appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
He said some affected children either received no vaccine or only one of the three recommended doses. The post 93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks not fully vaccinated – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Aina said the increase followed ongoing reforms aimed at improving access to trusted and quality primary healthcare services across the country. The post NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
He said the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) had reduced maternal deaths by 22 per cent and newborn deaths by 10 per cent. The post NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Mr Aina said the reforms followed an assessment that revealed PHCs were in poor condition when the current administration began implementing health sector reforms. The post FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
“So, people who are misinterpreting what we discuss here. I just want them to know that most of those people, more than 70 per cent, are not Nigerians, those who are destabilising the security of this country. You need to know that,” he said. The post 70% of terrorists destabilising Nigeria are foreigners – Akpabio appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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The communities noted that the petition was not intended to prejudge the outcome of ongoing investogations or to attribute liability, but was made in the public interest and on behalf of residents who may have been affected by the crash and its aftermath. The post Military Plane Crash: Igbokoda communities petition Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
