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Police summon protest organizers and community leaders in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday invited organizers of the October #EndBadGovernance protest to a stakeholders meeting, warning against excesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state Commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, at the meeting also...

Governor Mbah impressed with services at Enugu visa center in UK

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has hailed the opening of the UK visa application center in the state. Mbah, in a post on his X on Thursday, said the opening of the visa center in Enugu will benefit residents...

How four Nigerians allegedly blackmailed a Croatian man with nude photos — Police

Nigerian police have arrested four Nigerians for allegedly blackmailing an anonymous Croatian with their nude photographs. This was revealed by the spokesperson of the Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Adejobi, deputy commissioner of police, said officers...

Akwa Ibom governor loses his wife

Patience Eno, the wife of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, has died. He died on Thursday in a hospital following an undisclosed illness, according to a statement issued on Friday morning by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy...

Oyebanji promises press freedom in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday pledged to ensure freedom of the press and said his administration would not muzzle or intimidate media professionals in the state. The governor noted that the role of free media in the development...

Emir Sanusi removes a carpet with an inscription that is allegedly disrespectful to the Prophet Muhammad

The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has removed a personalised carpet engraved with his adopted name, 'Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi ll', from his palace, sparking controversy in the state and outside the country. On Wednesday, PREMIUM TIMES reported how a photo...

EFCC files fresh N110 billion corruption charges against former Kogi Governor Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh corruption charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who is still wanted for an earlier money laundering case. The EFCC accuses Mr Bello in the new case of dishonestly...

$8 trillion opportunity in sustainable cooling solutions for developing economies

The cooling market in developing economies is expected to grow from around USD 300 billion to at least USD 600 billion per year by 2050, according to a report released today by the Cool Coalition led by the United...

Soyinka Centre to launch website for journalists to access female sources

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is set to launch a source guide website for women experts with over 500 female opinion leaders from different sectors to facilitate their participation as sources in news stories. The launch is...

Nigeria calls for debt relief and Security Council reform

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on world leaders to recommit to multilateralism by deepening relations among United Nations (UN) member states in accordance with the principles of inclusiveness, equality and cooperation. This, he said, is the surest guarantee of...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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