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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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Headline Stories

2021: PDP loses two governors, Electoral Bill controversy, other events that shaped Nigeria’s politics

bySamson Adenekan

January 4, 2022

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Experts suggest steps to Nigeria’s sustainable growth

President Buhari appoints Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser

January 4, 2022

Kaduna State map used to illustrate the story.

Gunmen attack Kaduna community, kill seven

January 4, 2022

Protesters hold banners as they walk along a road during a protest against the Nigerian rogue police, otherwise known as Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), in the Ikeja district of Lagos, Nigeria, 09 October 2020

After #EndSARS, Nigeria’s police must take ownership of reform

January 4, 2022

INVESTIGATION: Canada Rush: What desperate Nigerian asylum seekers are telling Canada about Nigeria

INVESTIGATION: Canada Rush: What desperate Nigerian asylum seekers are telling Canada about Nigeria

January 4, 2022

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Top News

Magodo residents protest with placards

Magodo: Police officer disobeys Sanwo-Olu over invasion

January 5, 2022

nigeria_akwa_ibom_state_map

Akwa Ibom Assembly is ‘liability to society’ – CLO

January 5, 2022

Prison used to illustrate the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: Vanguard]

Jailbreak: Four inmates allegedly killed, prison official injured in Osun

January 4, 2022

The office of Thunder Blowers Online

Thugs invade television station in Zamfara, wound editor, destroy working tools

January 4, 2022

Senator Ita Enang

NDDC Forensic Audit: I’ll not say where the report is right now – Buhari’s aide

January 4, 2022

Chief of Air Staff, Oladayo Amao

Nigerian Air Force redeploys senior offices, appoints new heads of formations

January 4, 2022

Hope Uzodinma [PHOTO CREDIT: @HopeUzodimma01]

UPDATED: Uzodinma backtracks, refuses to name sponsors of insecurity in Imo

January 4, 2022

Coronavirus COVID-19 positive

COVID-19: Nigeria records six deaths, 670 infections Tuesday

January 4, 2022

More News

Bandits and Security Threats

Police rescue 97 persons from Zamfara forest

January 4, 2022

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Magodo: Sanwo-Olu sets up committee to resolve estate crisis

January 4, 2022

Director-General of Nigeria Governors' Forum, Asishana Okauru

Celebrations as Director-General of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Okauru clocks 60

January 4, 2022

Magodo: Fashola’s media aide’s property, others marked for demolition

January 4, 2022

World Health Organisation (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Copyright : WHO/Pierre Virot

WHO says more evidence shows Omicron causes milder symptoms

January 4, 2022

37-km Mass Rail Project: Sanwo-Olu gives compensation cheques to 263 affected property owners

Lagos rail projects ready 2022 — Sanwo-Olu

January 4, 2022

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Special Reports

Despterate locals photographed paddling canoe on the polluted water, which they depend on for fishing and consumption. Right to use granted by Nengi James, the owner.

Headline Stories

INVESTIGATION: Aiteo, Nigerian regulators misreported Nembe oil spill that caused severe environmental damage

December 31, 2021

Infographic showing states with child rights law.

Gender

Imude: Inside Lagos community where child marriage is rampant

December 23, 2021

Soko loan new office, 5, Ogunsiji Close, Allen Avenue, Ikeja

Financial Inclusion

INVESTIGATION: How digital loan providers breach data privacy, violate rights of Nigerians

December 10, 2021

Henry Poor, a displaced resident who now squats at a dilapidated building.

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerian Air Force destroys houses, farms in poor Benue community despite court order

December 7, 2021

Mogadishu cantonment

Headline Stories

SPECIAL REPORT: For fallen Nigerian soldiers, families risk suffering socioeconomic woes

November 26, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari [PHOTO CREDIT: @MuhammaduBuhari]

Headline Stories

Inside Nigeria’s Debt Crisis: How foreign loan under Buhari triples past govts’ combined figure

October 10, 2021

Promoted Content

How Strategic Leaders can develop a growth mind-set and win

How Strategic Leaders can develop a growth mind-set and win

January 2, 2022

Onur Kumral, CEO VKS Group

VKS Group receives another award for its contribution to Nigeria’s development

December 30, 2021

Obafemi Otudeko, Managing Director, Honeywell Group

Analysis of opportunities from proposed merger between Honeywell Flour Mills & Flour Mills of Nigeria

December 27, 2021

(L–R): Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Oyo State; Mr. Domenico Albanese, Vice President of Operations in Africa, Middle East, and Asia, Danone; Hon. Adeniyi Olabode Adebisi, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oyo State; Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, Chief of Staff, to the Oyo State Governor; Madam Laurence Monmayrant, Consul General of France in Lagos; Mr Olakunle Olusanya, General Secretary, Legal & Public Affairs Director, Fan Milk, Danone; Ferdinand Mouko, Managing Director, Fan Milk, Danone at the commissioning of Fan Milk’s newly completed state-of-the-art production line in Ibadan, Oyo state.

Fan Milk Danone commissions new state-of-the-art product line in Ibadan

December 27, 2021

Vce President Yemi Osinbajo

Why Everyone Is Talking About Coca-Cola Nigeria’s 70th Anniversary Celebration

December 24, 2021

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Headline Stories

Pandora Papers: Inside the crime-infested life of Diezani’s ally, Walter Wagbatsoma

November 27, 2021

PANDORA PAPERS

Features And Interviews

Pandora Papers and the power of open-source data

November 22, 2021

The Nigerian National Assembly, Abuja.

Headline Stories

Pandora Papers: Inside the secret assets of a Nigerian lawmaker, and how he serially broke the law

October 30, 2021

L-R: Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi; Governor of Kebbi state, Atiku Bagudu; Governor of Ogun state, Governor Dapo Abiodun; former Minister of Aviation and serving senator, Stella Oduah and, Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, were all fingered in the recent PANDORA PAPERS report published by PREMIUM TIMES

Headline Stories

PANDORA PAPERS: Code of Conduct Bureau set to probe Peter Obi, Bello-Koko others

October 21, 2021

Justice Stella Ogene

Headline Stories

PANDORA PAPERS: This Nigerian judge secretly owns London property with undeclared offshore company

October 19, 2021

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun [PHOTO CREDIT: @dabiodunMFR]

Headline Stories

PANDORA PAPERS: Inside Governor Dapo Abiodun’s secret businesses, foreign account

October 15, 2021

Features and Interviews

Desmond Tutu

Features And Interviews

TRIBUTE: The Times and Legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, By Matthew Hassan Kukah

byMathew Hassan Kukah

January 4, 2022

Nigerian Passport

Features And Interviews

2021: The year travelling Nigerians found it difficult to get passports

byAgency Report

January 3, 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa saw millions of cyber security malware attacks in 2020

Features And Interviews

Africa must get up to speed on cyber diplomacy

January 3, 2022

Olubadan of Ibadan, Saliu Adetunji

Features And Interviews

OBITUARY: Saliu Adetunji, the quintessential grass to grace monarch who became king of West Africa’s largest city, Ibadan

byIbrahim Adeyemi

January 2, 2022

Photo of Uche Nwosu, son-in-law to former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha.

Features And Interviews

ANALYSIS: Why Uche Nwosu’s arrest is bad for police, Uzodinma

byCletus Ukpong

December 30, 2021

Prisons cells used to illustrate the story

Features And Interviews

Dying Inside: Prisons in 10 states in Nigeria hold 80% of country’s death row inmates

byYusuf Akinpelu

December 29, 2021

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Business

News Reports

Nigerian stocks

Nigerian stocks add N172 billion hit five-week peak

January 4, 2022

How 2021 lit Nigeria’s mergers & acquisitions scene with record-breaking deals

How 2021 lit Nigeria’s mergers & acquisitions scene with record-breaking deals

January 2, 2022

Nigerian Passport

Scarcity of Nigeria’s passport to be over by March – Immigration chief

January 2, 2022

Nigerian finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed [PHOTO: Pulse.ng]

Key events that shaped Nigerian economy in 2021

January 1, 2022

Despterate locals photographed paddling canoe on the polluted water, which they depend on for fishing and consumption. Right to use granted by Nengi James, the owner.

INVESTIGATION: Aiteo, Nigerian regulators misreported Nembe oil spill that caused severe environmental damage

December 31, 2021

Financial Inclusion

Soko loan new office, 5, Ogunsiji Close, Allen Avenue, Ikeja

INVESTIGATION: How digital loan providers breach data privacy, violate rights of Nigerians

December 10, 2021

Former Minister of Trade and Industries, and Chairperson, NACCIMA Women Business Group, Hajiya Aisha Abubakar (3rd left), Ambassador Ayoola Olukanni (middle), Barrister Vera Ndanusa (2nd left) and UN Women Deputy County Representative, Mr Lansana Wonneh at the round table meeting at the Abuja International on Thursday to press for the implementation of the President Executive Order 5 on procurement.

Women groups want implementation of Presidential Order 5 on procurement in Nigeria

December 3, 2021

Firm verifying addresses using smartphones instead of utility bills launches in Nigeria

Firm verifying addresses using smartphones instead of utility bills launches in Nigeria

November 13, 2021

Ecobank announces fintech challenge 2021 finalists

November 11, 2021

eNaira used to illustrate the story

EXPLAINER: Still not clear about eNaira? Here are 10 key things to know

October 28, 2021

Analysis & Data

Lagos sea port usef to illustrate the story. [Photo credit: The Guardian Nigeria]

Improving Port Efficiency: Emerging good practice from Nigeria

December 30, 2021

Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed [PHOTO CREDIT: @FinMinNigeria]

ANALYSIS: Why Buhari’s plan to replace subsidy with transport grant may be misleading

November 29, 2021

Danfo Buses, Lagos Africa [Photo Credit:Bella Naija]

ANALYSIS: How Africa can tap opportunities presented by COVID for economic growth

November 8, 2021

Statista partners Nigerian firm Dataphyte on socioeconomic data

November 6, 2021

President Buhari presents 2022 Draft Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly today, 7th October 2021

Despite low revenue, Buhari proposes highest amount for Presidential Villa since assuming office

October 18, 2021

Regional

South West

Magodo residents protest with placards

Magodo: Police officer disobeys Sanwo-Olu over invasion

January 5, 2022

Prison used to illustrate the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: Vanguard]

Jailbreak: Four inmates allegedly killed, prison official injured in Osun

January 4, 2022

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Magodo: Sanwo-Olu sets up committee to resolve estate crisis

January 4, 2022

Magodo: Fashola’s media aide’s property, others marked for demolition

January 4, 2022

South South

nigeria_akwa_ibom_state_map

Akwa Ibom Assembly is ‘liability to society’ – CLO

January 5, 2022

Senator Ita Enang

NDDC Forensic Audit: I’ll not say where the report is right now – Buhari’s aide

January 4, 2022

Senator Sandy Onor

Zoning of governorship not a tradition in Cross River – Senator

January 4, 2022

Transmission_Lines

Bayelsa wades into conflict between Shell and host community over power supply

January 3, 2022

South East

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State [PHOTO CREDIT: okezievictorikpeazu.com]

Orji Uzor Kalu asks Ikpeazu to repair ‘important’ road in Abia

January 4, 2022

Hope Uzodinma [PHOTO CREDIT: @HopeUzodimma01]

UPDATED: Uzodinma backtracks, refuses to name sponsors of insecurity in Imo

January 4, 2022

Fire guts foodstuff market in Anambra

January 3, 2022

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Enugu to establish nine fire stations in 2022

January 3, 2022

North West

Bandits and Security Threats

Police rescue 97 persons from Zamfara forest

January 4, 2022

The office of Thunder Blowers Online

Thugs invade television station in Zamfara, wound editor, destroy working tools

January 4, 2022

Kaduna State map used to illustrate the story.

Gunmen attack Kaduna community, kill seven

January 4, 2022

Bandit kingpin, Turji Bello

Amidst military offensive, notorious bandit Turji releases 52 kidnap victims

January 3, 2022

North East

45 million people ‘teetering on the edge of famine’ globally – WFP

Boko Haram: Why we’re closing IDP camps, resettling displaced persons – Zulum

January 1, 2022

Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19

SGF speaks on alleged attack on hometown

December 29, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari [PHOTO CREDIT: Muhammadu Buhari]

Undeterred by bombings during his Maiduguri visit, Buhari says Nigeria in ‘final phase’ of tackling insurgency

December 23, 2021

Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects

Buhari arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate developmental projects

December 23, 2021

North Central

Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong [PHOTO CREDIT: @The Plateau State Governor’s Directorate Of Press]

Lalong speaks as three people are killed in Plateau attack

January 3, 2022

FCT Minister, Muhammed Bello

Nigeria’s federal capital territory minister tests positive to COVID-19

December 31, 2021

Governor Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello. [Photo credit: Daily Post]bubakar Sani Bello. [Photo credit: Daily Post]

Niger gov signs 2022 budget into law

December 29, 2021

UPDATED: Fire guts NEXT supermarket in Abuja

Inferno: FCT minister pledges to support NEXT supermarket

December 28, 2021

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VIDEO: How Amnesty International is helping Nigeria’s crawling justice system – Country Director

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Buhari meets Ramaphosa, reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to “special relationship’’ with South Africa

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International

Hamdokor Sudan protest

Sudan’s Prime Minister resigns

January 3, 2022

Tanzania on map

Heavy rains in northern Tanzania leave one dead, 100 homeless

January 1, 2022

Gambian Elections

Gambia considers amnesty for ‘remorseful’ right violators under Jammeh

December 28, 2021

President Yahya Jammeh

Gambia’s Truth Commission recommends prosecution of Yahya Jammeh, payment to victims

December 28, 2021

Sports

Wilfred Ndidi

AFCON Update: England and Spain-based players swell Super Eagles camp to 22

January 4, 2022

Ferran Torres [PHOTO: fcbacelona.com]

Torres tests positive for COVID-19 hours after being unveiled by FC Barcelona

January 4, 2022

AFCON Build-Up: Super Eagles, good blend of youth, experience says Coach Eguavoen

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January 4, 2022

Nigerian Judokas

Judo Federation plans open trial in January, says President

January 3, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Burna Boy and Shatta Wale

Timeline of Burna Boy, Shatta Wale’s four-day feud

January 3, 2022

Benin Bronze (Photo Credit: WorldStage)

Nigeria to retrieve over 1,500 stolen artefacts in 2022 – DG NCMM

January 3, 2022

Niyi Osundare on the Cow Problem

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Movie Review: Chief Daddy 2: Unnecessary sequel that leaves viewers utterly confused, angry

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Major highlights from Omah Lay’s Homecoming Concert in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS)

January 2, 2022

Tayo Sobola conferred with chieftaincy title in Nasarawa State.

PHOTOS: Actress, Tayo Sobola, conferred with chieftancy title in Nasarawa State

January 1, 2022

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Editorial

7:37am, LG:07, Ward 01, PU:01. Voters queing without observing social distancing.

EDITORIAL: Electronic voting and transmission of results – the imperative to safeguard democracy

October 2, 2021

Central Bank of Nigeria on the need for a Trade Remedies Legislation

EDITORIAL: CBN, AbokiFX and the resurgence of authoritarian regulation

September 20, 2021

FILE: Doctors dressing up for their shift [PHOTO: THEWILL]

EDITORIAL: The twin-tragedy of Nigerian doctors’ strike and mass exodus

August 30, 2021

Mics used to illustrate journalists.

EDITORIAL: Assaulting Press Freedom in the name of Regulation

Buhari govt’s ban of Twitter ‘illegal’, will be challenged – SERAP

EDITORIAL: Twitter Ban in Nigeria: A Real Risk to Our Democracy

Minister of Communication, Dr Isa Ali Pantami [PHOTO CREDIT: Dr Isa Ali Pantami on Facebook]

EDITORIAL: Why Pantami Must Step Aside From Government

Health

News Reports

Coronavirus COVID-19 positive

COVID-19: Nigeria records six deaths, 670 infections Tuesday

January 4, 2022

Coronavirus COVID-19 positive

COVID-19: Borno reports six deaths as Nigeria records 573 fresh infections

January 3, 2022

Coronavirus COVID-19 positive

COVID-19: Nigeria records two deaths, 536 infections on New Year Day 2022

January 2, 2022

Omicron variant COVID-19

COVID-19: Nigeria records one death, 828 infections last day 2021

January 1, 2022

Investigations

Infographic showing states with child rights law.

Imude: Inside Lagos community where child marriage is rampant

December 23, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

Secretary of taxi drivers association in Berger 'berger alhaji'

Controversy trails Nigeria govt’s N5bn COVID-19 transporters palliative as drivers, riders deny benefitting

September 22, 2021

Photo of condoms displayed at a shop.

SPECIAL REPORT: How COVID-19 lockdown impacted Family Planning schemes in Nigeria

September 2, 2021

Health Specials

World Health Organisation (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Copyright : WHO/Pierre Virot

WHO says more evidence shows Omicron causes milder symptoms

January 4, 2022

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Lagos nurses declare three-day warning strike

January 1, 2022

COVID-19: Nigeria records three deaths, 599 infections Tuesday

December 29, 2021

Striking doctors in Nigeria used to illustrate the story

Nigerian doctors kick as govt increases hazard allowance

December 25, 2021

Features

Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes on display at the market

ANALYSIS: Food Security – the foundation of health and key to Nigeria’s development

November 30, 2021

Image used to illustrate rape in a story

SPECIAL REPORT: How women with disabilities suffer sexual abuse from caregivers

November 19, 2021

UN Climate CHange COnference

EXPLAINER: What is COP26 and why is it on the lips of everyone?

October 29, 2021

A care giver at FMC manipulates the foot of a two-week-old baby

Clubfoot: Nigerian surgeon, American partners bring succour to hundreds of children

September 27, 2021

Data & Infographics

President Muhammadu Buhari

2022 Budget: Despite losing major international funding, Nigerian govt refuses to fund Family Planning

November 12, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine vials [PHOTO CREDIT: BioWorld]

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October 2, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival to London [PHOTO CREDIT: @TheAsoVilla]

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Children waiting for treatment at a treatment centre in Ringim LGA.

INFOGRAPHICS: Despite govt actions, 4,000 children died from malnutrition in Jigawa

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