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Nigerian govt compulsorily retires four senior police officers, gives reason

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EDITORIAL: The illegality of ex-governors collecting both salaries and pensions as ministers


Instructively, the pension benefits of ex-governors run against the grain of constitutionalism and good conscience. Read More

EXCLUSIVE: Untold Story of Minister Hannatu Musawa's NYSC Saga


The NYSC certificate saga involving Minister Hannatu Musawa has a way more complex background than is currently known to the public, PREMIUM TIMES found.

CCB, EFCC probe Kano anti-corruption boss who is investigating #GandujeGate


The man who is investigating the alleged bribery video of APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje is now being investigated by two federal agencies, leading to suspicions of using federal might to stifle local investigations.

Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit


The NUPRC, in its reaction, said the allegations were made to disparage the integrity of the commission.
Most Recent Stories

ANALYSIS: Inadequate facilities, incessant strikes, other challenges before Nigeria's new health minister


By implementing strategic measures to retain talent, offering attractive incentives, and enhancing working conditions, Mr Pate and his team can reverse the brain drain trend and safeguard the nation's healthcare system. Read More

Tinubu promises review of judges' salaries to curb judicial corruption


The issue of poor remuneration for judges has dominated public discourse, with stakeholders calling for its upward review.

Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa disowns statement on NYSC status


"The Hon. Minister clarifies that she has not released any official statement regarding the aforementioned matter and kindly asks the public to be cautious of unverified information."

How Nigerian govt missed opportunities to develop Niger Delta – Ex-governor


Nigeria's economy depends largely on crude oil export but in the Niger Delta region where the oil is produced, residents continue to struggle for economic survival amidst environmental pollution.

Illegal crude oil connection where Nigeria loses $7.2 million monthly discovered in Abia


"We are ready to do whatever it takes for a peaceful Niger Delta. Cease and desist from crude oil theft and economic sabotage," Mr Badaru advised at the site.
Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
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Wike talks tough, to go after Abuja master plan distorters
Business

Nigeria statistics agency revises labour data, says unemployment 4.1% in Q1 2023


The NBS had in March 2021 reported that Nigeria's unemployment rate rose to 33.3 per cent, translating to some 23.2 million people

Nigeria ranked 11th in global internet penetration – NCC


"Our nation ranks eleventh globally in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage," an official said.
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Arts and Entertainment

How to avoid buying fake human hair online — Wig Expert, Loveth Chukwuagbanarinam


As the fashion and hair industry in Nigeria expands, most women face a crucial decision-making challenge as the market is saturated with a myriad of wigs.

ALBUM REVIEW: Burna Boy's 'I Told Them' is fulfilled prophecy


Why? In June, the 32-year-old self-acclaimed African giant became the first African artiste to headline the 80,000-capacity London Stadium, amongst other feats.

Burna Boy hit the limelight after releasing 'Like to Party', the lead single from his debut album 'L.I.F.E'. He has been nominated six times for the Grammy Awards, winning one in 2021 for Best Global Music Album with his project Twice As Tall.
Opinion

Counting the costs of electoral impunity in Africa, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu


In many African countries, increasingly, elections have become costly misadventures implemented to arrest choice and putting democracy in reverse. Citizens, driven to despondency by the malevolent refusal of incumbent politicians to afford them credible choice at the ballot box or to respect the will of the people disclosed in elections, are now in one country after another tempted to transfer their allegiance to wannabe messiahs in military fatigues.

The role of libraries in development and civilisation, By Sunday Adelaja


This psalm could easily be called the cry from the diaspora. Not too many people know the level of nostalgic feelings that the diaspora experience while they are far away from their native countries, especially when they are a first generation diaspora. It is clear from this psalm that the psalmist himself has gone through the pain of living in a faraway country from the land of his birth.

Promoted

New Airline Taking Off In Nigeria. It is Hiring. See details


The airline is opening offices in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano. It is recruiting self-driven and result-oriented individuals.

Flutterwave moves to strengthen relationships with Kenyan regulators forges ahead with IPO plans


Flutterwave, the leading startup in Africa, has achieved a significant milestone needed in obtaining its operational license in Kenya by getting a first name approval.

NCDMB boosts technology-enhanced learning in Akwa Ibom


The benefiting institutions are Girls High School, Ikot Ibiok, Northern Annang Secondary Commercial School, Utu-Etim-Ekpo, and Government Technical College (GTC), Ikot Uko-Ika.

Sports

10-man Liverpool stun Newcastle, Man City stay perfect


Liverpool staged a stunning comeback to win 2-1 at Newcastle United on Sunday despite playing for over an hour with ten men after Virgil van Dijk was sent off.

Enyimba, Remo Stars suffer early exits from CAF Champions League


The exits of Enyimba and Remo Stars leave only Bendel Insurance as Nigeria's sole representative on the continent in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Fact Checker

DUBAWA trains Journalists in Liberia on Fact-checking and Digital Verification


The training is part of DUBAWA's efforts to reinstate trust in the media and address the increasing menace of information disorder, particularly as Liberia heads to the polls this year.

FALSE! Major Issa Turay not killed by Sierra Leone's Govt


CLAIM: Makoni Times posted on its Facebook wall that President Bio's government killed Major Issa Turay.

Health

New COVID-19 Variant not in Nigeria – NCDC


It confirmed that the new variants have already been reported in 51 countries including China, the United States of America, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, France, Portugal, and Spain.

New COVID-19 Variant: Proactive measures in place at MMIA – Port Health


The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US health authorities had, on Thursday, said they were closely monitoring a new variant of COVID-19, although the potential impact of BA.2.86 is currently unknown.
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