Civic groups, media advocates, Nigerians condemn arrest of Premium Times journalist
The #FreeSamuelOgundipe hashtag is being used to call for his release.
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Premium Times demands immediate release of its reporter, Samuel Ogundipe
"We wonder what the Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, finds attractive in making Nigeria a laughing stock."
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I don’t care if I embarrass Nigeria, Police DCP says
“I don’t care if I embarrass Nigeria or not. I have the right to keep him here and I will keep him until he reveals his source.”
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Special Reports
SPECIAL REPORT: Forgotten Communities: How displaced children, other IDPs suffer in Lagos (2)
For former residents of Otodo Gbame, it is a seemingly unending tale of hunger, suffering and abandonment.
CommentLawal Daura: A long, lawless journey to dismissal
PREMIUM TIMES recaps the tenure of Lawal Daura, the controversial SSS director who was sacked on Tuesday.
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South West
Driver who fled to Ghana after knocking over LASTMA official arrested
The driver was handed over by the manager of the transport company.
CommentSouth South
Police lose 30 officers in one month – Commissioner
The commissioner laments that Nigerians are focusing on a few bad elements that dent the image of the force.
CommentSouth East
Enugu gets Lassa fever treatment centre
The government has trained Surveillance and Notification Officers in the 17 local government areas of the state.
CommentNorth Central
Sex-for-Mark Scandal: Another Nigerian university dismisses randy lecturer
The dismissal was approved during the University Council’s 131st meeting.
CommentNorth East
How local artisans enhance effective immunisation coverage – Experts
The health experts speak about their experience with artisans in Bauchi.
CommentNorth West
Eid-el-Kabir: Kebbi govt approves payment of August salaries for state, LG workers
The government says the payment is to enable the workers celebrate the festival with their families in a brighter and good mood.
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V.S. Naipaul: The End of An Enigma, By Isa Sanusi
Beyond his many contradictions, V.S. Naipaul was the kind of writer who became an institution, charting his own path.
CommentEditorial
Editorial: Mischaracterising the Nigerian Youth Issue
The president needs to learn that foreign trips should not be the occasion to demarket Nigeria.
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Naipaul’s Ingratitude, By Biko Agozino
The lesson for younger writers is to learn the habit of gratitude and eschew the white superiorism that might interfere with their writings, because even goo...
CommentPresident Buhari’s Re-election Bid and the Political Storm Ahead, By Yohanna Bwala
The Nigerian electorate deserves a credible alternative to the candidates of both the APC and PDP in 2019.
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Nollywood
Photos: AMVCA nominees cocktail party holds in Lagos
The 6th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards a few weeks away.
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Kannywood
INTERVIEW: Cancellation of proposed film village bad for Kannywood – Ummah Shehu
Actress says Kannywood would have been a world class entertainment label if proposed film village was established.
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Music
Davido, Wizkid excite fans in Namibia, New York
Both ace singers made sure that the Afro-beat genre message spread to the ever going audience.
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Lifestyle
Top entertainment stories from last week
“Ooni’s marriage cannot be done secretly,” an aide said.
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Arts & Books
Nigerian who crossed Mediterranean narrates own tale in new book ‘Irregular Migrant’
The writer also speaks about what inspired the book.
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Nollywood
Photos: AMVCA nominees cocktail party holds in Lagos
The 6th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards a few weeks away.
CommentKannywood
INTERVIEW: Cancellation of proposed film village bad for Kannywood – Ummah Shehu
Actress says Kannywood would have been a world class entertainment label if proposed film village was established.
CommentMusic
Davido, Wizkid excite fans in Namibia, New York
Both ace singers made sure that the Afro-beat genre message spread to the ever going audience.
CommentLifestyle
Top entertainment stories from last week
“Ooni’s marriage cannot be done secretly,” an aide said.
CommentArts & Books
Nigerian who crossed Mediterranean narrates own tale in new book ‘Irregular Migrant’
The writer also speaks about what inspired the book.
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News Reports
Nigeria borrows N410bn for capital projects in 2018 Budget – DMO
The funding was part of the N793 billion also borrowed from the domestic market this year.
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Football
Nigeria, Ghana risk suspension from Monday, FIFA warns
FIFA said Nigeria must ensure the NFF offices in Abuja are occupied by the Amaju Pinnick faction.
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Africa
Ethiopia has 2.8 million IDPs – UNICEF
Ethiopia also hosts more than 920,000 refugees, mainly from Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Eritrea.
CommentWest Africa
Mali election witnesses low turnout due to security fears, others
Turnout is usually about 40 per cent in Malian elections.
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