Despite Avengers’ ceasefire, Nigerian Air Force to deploy more troops to Niger Delta
"The planned deployment is aimed at strengthening the existing NAF manpower disposition, especially in Bayelsa..."
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Special Reports
How Senator elected 10 months before end of session was paid for 4 years – Audit Report
The government's audit report reveals shocking waste of state resources and arbitrary spending by officials.
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Regional
South West
Labour Party gets Ondo governorship candidate
Mr. Adeuti thanks delegates for the confidence reposed in him.
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Ex-Gov. Akpabio to set up football team soon as ‘economy improves’
Mr. Akpabio said the team would help Nigeria compete in international tournaments.
CommentSouth East
Abia governorship tussle: Ogah files appeal against Ikpeazu at Supreme Court
The Court of Appeal had on July 18 set aside the judgement of a lower court sacking Mr. Ikpeazu.
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Herdsmen/farmers crisis: Benue farmers seek govt’s help to regain lost farms
They also appealed to government to provide the community with access road to boost their economic activities.
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North West
Girl gets Kano govt scholarship to doctorate education after scoring A1s in WAEC
The girl has received eight offers from universities in the UK and Egypt.
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Opinion
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Why Facebook’s Zuckerberg Should Intervene In Borno’s Humanitarian Crisis, By Christopher Godwin Akaba
As a first step, I would suggest that Facebook rolls out innovative packages and programmes whereby the more than one billion users of Facebook wor...
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EDITORIAL: The Growing Menace of the Monsanto-induced Pro-GMO Lobby in Nigeria
PREMIUM TIMES is very concerned about the determined march by the US-based multinational, Monsanto, to impose Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)...
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The Bible Is Not Infallible, By Femi Aribisala
Jeremiah predicts Babylon would be suddenly and completely obliterated. But this did not happen. There are false prophecies in the bible. They are intended t...
CommentWe Prayed and Strove for Scholarships, Not Hardship, By Adzege Faeren
…our parents at the top seem undisturbed. This leads me to wonder, “Will our leaders, decision makers and those concerned with disbursement of funds tr...
CommentDear FCT Minister, this Centre No Longer Holds!, By Gimba Kakanda
Mallam Mohammed Bello, Abuja residents don’t have to wake up and find themselves floating in water before you intervene. While you’re deciding what to do wit...
CommentThe Role of Lawyers In the Fight Against Corruption, By Bolaji Owasanoye
A profession that fails to enforce ethical standards and rules of professional conduct will gradually decline until it becomes almost irrelevant in the polit...
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Nollywood
Rise of Bollywood and the Decline of Nollywood in Nigeria
Nollywood is in decline and Bollywood is on the rise again in Nigeria.
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Kannywood
Top 5 most talented actors in Kannywood | Bello Bello, Ali Nuhu, others
No doubt, many fans know little of those extra skills.
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Lifestyle
LIFESTYLE: Why time flies in Lagos, By Bisi Daniel
"We therefore live in self-delusion if we think that in reality time is flying like it appears to do in Lagos..."
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Arts & Books
INTERVIEW: Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” Is Not the Great African Novel – Onyeka Nwelue
“Young people of my age have no idea who Flora Nwapa was, so they need to be told her story.” – Writer and Budding Film-maker, Onyeka Nwelue
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Travel
TRAVEL: Life in Ely: Rural America, solid mineral mining and lessons for Nigeria
"I think Nigeria has a lot to learn from the arguments for and against mining in Ely."
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Nollywood
Rise of Bollywood and the Decline of Nollywood in Nigeria
Nollywood is in decline and Bollywood is on the rise again in Nigeria.
CommentKannywood
Top 5 most talented actors in Kannywood | Bello Bello, Ali Nuhu, others
No doubt, many fans know little of those extra skills.
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Lifestyle
LIFESTYLE: Why time flies in Lagos, By Bisi Daniel
"We therefore live in self-delusion if we think that in reality time is flying like it appears to do in Lagos..."
CommentArts & Books
INTERVIEW: Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” Is Not the Great African Novel – Onyeka Nwelue
“Young people of my age have no idea who Flora Nwapa was, so they need to be told her story.” – Writer and Budding Film-maker, Onyeka Nwelue
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TRAVEL: Life in Ely: Rural America, solid mineral mining and lessons for Nigeria
"I think Nigeria has a lot to learn from the arguments for and against mining in Ely."
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Business
News Reports
Mortgage firm investigated for alleged diversion of consumer funds
"Some of the allegations against the company included its failure to pay back deposits made by consumers."
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Sports
Football
Super Eagles coach confirms Mikel’s injury
“Mikel asked to be replaced because he was injured."
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Foreign
Africa
Kenya passes long-awaited Access to Information Law
The bill was in the works for many years.
CommentWest Africa
‘Nigeria accounts for over 70% of 500 million illicit weapons in West Africa’
A UN official says Nigeria must act to stem the tide.
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