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How places of worship, offices, hotels, others should reopen — Nigerian govt
The government has significantly relaxed the lockdown that has been in place since March.
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George Floyd died of suffocation, loss of blood flow, private autopsy says
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An initial autopsy conducted by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner had said Mr Floyd died of coronary artery disease.
CommentCoronavirus: Second phase of eased lockdown to last for four weeks – Official
The official said the country is ready to allow science and data to determine its advancement into the second phase.
CommentCOVID-19: Nigeria announces date for resumption of domestic flights
To curtail the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the federal government had suspended domestic flights in the country since March.
CommentOil prices slump as wary traders eye upcoming OPEC+ meeting
The price falls come after front-month Brent and WTI prices posted their strongest monthly gains in years in May.
CommentSpecial Reports
VIDEO: Extortion Bazaar: How corrupt security personnel, states’ officials help violate interstate travel ban
For five days, PREMIUM TIMES’ reporters travelled across 21 states and Abuja with little or no restrictions gathering pieces of evidence from tens of securit...
CommentINVESTIGATION: NDDC paid millions for non-existent, abandoned Delta water projects (1)
Seven projects listed as 'completed' were not executed, five were abandoned, five were completed and still in use, while three were completed but are no long...
CommentRegional
South West
Coronavirus: Lagos records highest daily deaths
This is the highest COVID-19 death figure to be accounted for in a day by the state.
CommentSouth South
Edo 2020: No going back on direct primaries – Oshiomhole
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The national chairman insisted that his decision was backed by the party constitution.
CommentSouth East
Woman arraigned for allegedly luring niece into prostitution
The magistrate granted the defendant bail in the sum of two million naira and one surety in like sum.
CommentNorth Central
Security: FCT begins implementation of state community policing
The initiative is aimed at reducing crime in communities and deepening trust between the public and law enforcement agencies.
CommentNorth East
Police arrest 69 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Adamawa
The command presented an award of commendation to some hunters for their contribution in the fight against crime in the state.
CommentNorth West
Coronavirus: Buhari eases lockdown in Kano
Mr Buhari had in an address to the nation on April 27 ordered a two weeks lockdown in Kano.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Major health stories published last week
Nigeria had recorded over 250 deaths from coronavirus by the end of the week, but the federal government says more deaths have been recorded in hos...
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Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
Comment
Health Specials
Coronavirus: African leaders call for action against malaria
The leaders, in the statement, urged manufacturers of essential malaria commodities to ensure the consistent availability of products and maintain ...
Comment
Features
For pregnant women in Nigeria, COVID-19 presents additional healthcare burden
Pregnant women in Nigeria lament the trouble they undergo while accessing healthcare in the midst of the pandemic.
Comment
News Reports
Major health stories published last week
Nigeria had recorded over 250 deaths from coronavirus by the end of the week, but the federal government says more deaths have been recorded in hos...
CommentInvestigations
SPECIAL REPORT: Residents lament as abandoned NDDC health centres litter Imo
In one of the communities, the abandoned and uncompleted health centre was simply converted to a school by residents.
CommentHealth Specials
Coronavirus: African leaders call for action against malaria
The leaders, in the statement, urged manufacturers of essential malaria commodities to ensure the consistent availability of products and maintain ...
CommentFeatures
For pregnant women in Nigeria, COVID-19 presents additional healthcare burden
Pregnant women in Nigeria lament the trouble they undergo while accessing healthcare in the midst of the pandemic.
CommentOpinion
Latest
The Shenanigans In the Appointment of Cross River’s Chief Judge, By Josephine Effah-Chukwuma
The State and indeed the entire country are watching to see what will happen next.
CommentEditorial
EDITORIAL: COVID-19: Calling On Nigeria’s Billionaires and Religious Leaders To Step Up
The country is in dire need of help.
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Ludo and Draught, ASUU Strike, and the Minister’s Leprosy of the Mouth, By Aliyu Barau
I may not be playing ludo and draught but their principles and logic will govern my thoughts and ideals in the multidisciplinary science and policy complex.
CommentThe Central Bank’s Benchmark Rate and the Rest of the Economy, By Uddin Ifeanyi
If lower rates are that desirable, one might ask, what's to stop the central bank from driving rates to zero ― if not even below that?
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
COVID-19: Censors board adopts virtual film censorship for Nollywood
The agency says the virtual operation is to present an opportunity to classify movies and video works produced before the COVID-19 lockdown which h...
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Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: Why I stopped kissing, hugging in Nigerian films – Ali Nuhu
Nuhu has acted in many movies in Nollywood and was the first Kannywood actor to have made an impact in Nollywood movies.
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Music
#JusticeForUwa: Genevieve, Falz, Don Jazzy, others demand justice for victim
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Nigerians have expressed their disgust over mindless killings and sexual attacks on young women.
Comment
Lifestyle
Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye Live
The theme for the week is COVID-19, Creative Industry, and Nigeria's Infrastructure.
Comment
Arts & Books
Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize
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The Caine Prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
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Travel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
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Nollywood
COVID-19: Censors board adopts virtual film censorship for Nollywood
The agency says the virtual operation is to present an opportunity to classify movies and video works produced before the COVID-19 lockdown which h...
CommentKannywood
KANNYWOOD: Why I stopped kissing, hugging in Nigerian films – Ali Nuhu
Nuhu has acted in many movies in Nollywood and was the first Kannywood actor to have made an impact in Nollywood movies.
CommentMusic
#JusticeForUwa: Genevieve, Falz, Don Jazzy, others demand justice for victim
Nigerians have expressed their disgust over mindless killings and sexual attacks on young women.
CommentLifestyle
Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola, Ali Baba on Public Eye Live
The theme for the week is COVID-19, Creative Industry, and Nigeria's Infrastructure.
CommentArts & Books
Three Nigerian writers shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize
The Caine Prize is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer.
CommentTravel
Lufthansa plans job cut, to ground 500 aircraft by 2022
Lufthansa had a fleet of 763 planes at the end of 2019.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Nigeria’s bourse resumes trading in June with 0.19 per cent growth
The index rose by 48.33 points or 0.19 per cent to close at 25,316.15 compared with 25,267.82 posted on May 29.
CommentSports
Football
Ighalo to remain with Manchester United till 2021
Since making what was a dream move to United, Ighalo scored four times in eight appearances.
CommentForeign
Africa
Africa’s COVID-19 cases over 144,700 – WHO
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WHO said there are over 61,100 recoveries and 4,100 deaths.
CommentWest Africa
Attack in Burkina Faso kills at least 15
The attack, carried out by an unidentified group of assailants, left several others wounded.
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