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Nigerians condemn SSS arrest of journalist Soyinka, fear attacks on press freedom

Many Nigerians have condemned the arrest of journalist Adejuwon Soyinka at the Muhammed Murtala International Airport in Lagos on Sunday morning upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. They have also expressed concern over the growing trend of harassment...

Laycon vs DJ Neptune, Aduke Gold’s burial, other top entertainment news last week

Austen Peters’ film village Bolanle Austin-Peters Filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters unveiled her film village, BAP Productions Film Village, in Epe, Lagos State, on her social media handles during the week. The 55-year-old stated that the film village, which covered over 10,000 acres of...

Family of murdered truck driver demands justice and seeks Tinubu's intervention

The family of a murdered truck driver in Abia State, Chinedu Ukwu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in their quest for justice. The shooting, the death Mr Ukwu, a father of four, died on August 14 after being...

Badaru visits victims as death toll rises to 33

The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, has expressed his condolences to the victims of the recent floods in Jigawa State and announced a personal donation of N20 million to them. PREMIUM TIMES reported that on Tuesday, the death toll from...

PDP Governors Back Fubara Over Wike In Rivers Crisis

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has thrown its support behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, urging the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to give the governor his “legitimate” position as leader of the party in the...

Federal government identifies 21,600 Nigerians with fake degrees

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday said no fewer than 21,600 purported Nigerian graduates are displaying fake degrees obtained from institutions issuing fake degrees in the Republic of Benin, Togo and other countries. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman,...

Mpox: Nigeria records a new case – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said on Friday that the country recorded one new case of Mpox. The new case brings the total number of confirmed Mpox cases to 40 out of 830 suspected cases. NCDC Director...

Security agents arrest a 'false pastor' who allegedly 'strengthens' criminals —- Official

A combined team of security agents has arrested a “fake pastor” accused of preparing amulets for a criminal gang in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. Anambra State Police Spokesman Tochukwu Ikenga made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday. Mr Ikenga, a...

Why we reduced university and tertiary institution fees in Delta – Governor Oborevwori

Delta State Governor Sherriff Oborevwori on Thursday said he has reduced fees at state universities and other tertiary institutions in recognition of the important role of education. “Here in Delta State, we recognise the important role education plays in shaping...

UK and Abia Government partner to boost economic development

The United Kingdom and the Abia State Government have held talks for a partnership agreement to boost investment and economic development in Abia State. British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery revealed this when visited Umuahia, Abia State between August 20 and 21. Details...
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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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