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Insecurity: 154 killed, nine kidnapped in separate attacks across Nigeria last week
The violence was perpetrated by various non-state actors including the Boko Haram and suspected armed herdsmen.
CommentTop News
Major health news last week
A report that over 20 per cent of Nigerians have mental illness was one of the top health news last week
CommentICPC to prosecute NBET boss, Marilyn Amobi, others for alleged procurement fraud
The commission said Mrs Amobi, like others indicted persons, violated the country’s procurement Act, 2007 and ICPC Act, 2000.
CommentPREMIUM TIMES Special Publication on Nigerian Democracy @ 20 goes on sale online
The first-ever printed publication by Premium Times contains exclusive interviews with Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari.
CommentSpecial Reports
Special Report: How personnel shortage, ‘internal brain drain’ threaten primary healthcare in Niger
An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES shows how primary healthcare centres in Niger State are gradually losing their usefulness due to the dearth of personnel an...
CommentRegional
South West
Lagos residents lament losses to floods
Lagos officials refuse to speak on the utilisation of funds to check the floods.
CommentSouth South
Port Harcourt mall gas explosion victims recuperating in hospital – Management
The police had earlier ruled out the possibilities of the incident being a terrorist attack.
CommentSouth East
Governor Ugwuanyi settles age-long dispute between two Enugu communities
Mr Ugwuanyi praises the efforts by good-spirited indigenes of the communities in ensuring the success of the peace initiatives.
CommentNorth Central
Inside Nasarawa’s broken schools where pupils sit on floor to learn
An estimated N18 billion has been allocated to education in Nasarawa State in the last 14 years, but some schools have little to show for this huge...
CommentNorth East
Nigerian Army provides potable water in two Borno LGAs
The military has also intensified efforts in providing basic infrastructure and social amenities to its host communities in parts of the country.
CommentNorth West
Kaduna govt opposes new mosque for violating building plan
The Kaduna State House of Assembly recently passed the Religious Preaching Regulation bill into law.
CommentHealth
News Reports
Major health news last week
A report that over 20 per cent of Nigerians have mental illness was one of the top health news last week
Comment
Investigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
Comment
Health Specials
#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
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Features
Special Report: How personnel shortage, ‘internal brain drain’ threaten primary healthcare in Niger
An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES shows how primary healthcare centres in Niger State are gradually losing their usefulness due to the dearth of pe...
Comment
News Reports
Major health news last week
A report that over 20 per cent of Nigerians have mental illness was one of the top health news last week
CommentInvestigations
It’s Official: Nigeria gravely lacks doctors to address citizens’ health needs
Only one Nigerian doctor is available to cater for every 4,845 citizens, available statistics show.
CommentHealth Specials
#PHC4UHC: Nigeria’s policy experts tour primary health institutions
The project is coordinated by NIPSS in collaboration with the Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC).
CommentFeatures
Special Report: How personnel shortage, ‘internal brain drain’ threaten primary healthcare in Niger
An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES shows how primary healthcare centres in Niger State are gradually losing their usefulness due to the dearth of pe...
CommentOpinion
Editorial
EDITORIAL: NBC Vs. DAAR Communications: What All Parties Should Do
Overall, the faceoff between NBC and DAAR Communications again raises the urgent imperative of reviewing the NBC Act
CommentMore
Sudanese Usurpers and Africa’s Neo-colonial Army, By Owei Lakemfa
Today, most of Africa continues to suffer from the withdrawal symptoms of military dictatorship.
CommentHeroes Without Horns, By Ose Oyamendan
In the course of researching and filming a documentary on the June 12 crisis, I discovered stories that literally drove me to a hospital bed.
Comment20 Years of Democracy, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Nigeria’s government finally got our message that if there is one day symbolic of our collective struggles for democracy, it is June 12.
CommentArts & Entertainment
Nollywood
Veteran Yoruba movie actor, Fasasi Olabankewin, is dead
Dagunro is the seventh Yoruba movie actor who has died in 2019
Comment
Kannywood
KANNYWOOD: MOPPAN moves to sanction producers who make love-themed films
The association's president said about 80 per cent of the films produced in Kannywood are based on love and relationships.
Comment
Music
Naira Marley meets bail conditions, regains freedom
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The musician was received by his mom, manager, associates and teeming fans.
Comment
Lifestyle
Here’s what to know about Aisha Buhari’s N772,200 Democracy Day dinner outfit
She once donned a black 35cm Porosus crocodile skin Hermes Birkin handbag which cost $300,000 (N108 million) during a visit to Washington DC on Aug...
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Arts & Books
Poets, activists celebrate Nnimmo Bassey at 61
Mr Bassey is a recipient of the Rights Livelihood Award, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize for works against oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
Comment
Travel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
Comment
Nollywood
Veteran Yoruba movie actor, Fasasi Olabankewin, is dead
Dagunro is the seventh Yoruba movie actor who has died in 2019
CommentKannywood
KANNYWOOD: MOPPAN moves to sanction producers who make love-themed films
The association's president said about 80 per cent of the films produced in Kannywood are based on love and relationships.
CommentMusic
Naira Marley meets bail conditions, regains freedom
The musician was received by his mom, manager, associates and teeming fans.
CommentLifestyle
Here’s what to know about Aisha Buhari’s N772,200 Democracy Day dinner outfit
She once donned a black 35cm Porosus crocodile skin Hermes Birkin handbag which cost $300,000 (N108 million) during a visit to Washington DC on Aug...
CommentArts & Books
Poets, activists celebrate Nnimmo Bassey at 61
Mr Bassey is a recipient of the Rights Livelihood Award, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize for works against oil pollution in the Niger Delta.
CommentTravel
TRAVELOGUE: What does it mean to Google-Map Abuja?
Where Lagos announces its presence with blaring horns and maddening (traffic) chaos, Abuja does with ease and regal serenity.
CommentBusiness
News Reports
Malabu Scandal: Drama as Eni officials decline to give evidence
Only a former Eni official, among the Eni defendants, agreed to testify.
CommentSports
Football
It’s Official: Maurizio Sarri leaves Chelsea for Juventus
Sarri has been granted his wish to leave the London club back to Italy.
CommentForeign
Africa
Nigerian group protests killings in Sudan
The country has been engulfed in turmoil since security forces on June 3 violently broke up a weeks-long sit-in by protesters.
CommentWest Africa
At least 95 killed by suspected terrorists in central Mali
“The attackers also killed animals and burnt down houses,’’ the Mali government said.
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