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PREMIUM TIMES journalists emerge first runners-up …
The journalists, who emerged as first runners-up, were recognised at the awards gala held on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya, during the 2026 African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC). The award, organised by the Wits Centre for Journalism and supported by Absa Africa, recognises outstanding in...
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CSOs condemn remand of journalist Daniel …
Media and civil society organisations have condemned the remand of investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, warning that his prosecution over reports examining public expenditure could deter press freedom and discourage accountability journalism. The organisat...
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Islamic State is incentivising ISWAP to …
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) pays fighters based on the weapons and military equipment they capture during attacks on Nigerian and regional military bases. A fixed price list set by the Islamic State, which funds the payments, assigns amounts to weapons, ammunition and military vehicle...
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2027: Dickson alleges plot to rig …
The National Leader of theNigeria Democratic Congress(NDC), Seriake Dickson, has raised an alarm about an alleged plot by unnamed persons to manipulate results of the forthcoming 2027 election and intimidate voters with fake security operatives. Mr Dickson disclosed this in aFacebook poston Thursday...
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Edo commissioner faults UK’s Badenoch over …
The Edo State Commissioner for Education,Washington Osifo, has criticised the leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party,Kemi Badenoch, over her opposition to Britain formally apologising for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and paying reparations to its victims. Mr Osifo accused Ms Ba...
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PREMIUM TIMES journalists emerge first runners-up at African Investigative Journalism Awards
UnverifiedThe journalists, who emerged as first runners-up, were recognised at the awards gala held on...
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CSOs condemn remand of journalist Daniel Ojukwu, demand immediate release
UnverifiedMedia and civil society organisations have condemned the remand of investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu at...
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Islamic State is incentivising ISWAP to target military stockpiles in Nigeria, others
UnverifiedIslamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) pays fighters based on the weapons and military equipment...
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2027: Dickson alleges plot to rig election, intimidate voters with fake security officers
UnverifiedThe National Leader of theNigeria Democratic Congress(NDC), Seriake Dickson, has raised an alarm about an...
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Edo commissioner faults UK’s Badenoch over opposition to slavery apology, reparations
UnverifiedThe Edo State Commissioner for Education,Washington Osifo, has criticised the leader of the United Kingdom...
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Amnesty condemns attack on Pantami’s campaign convoy in Gombe
UnverifiedHuman rights organisationAmnesty Internationalhas condemned the violent attack on the campaign convoy of the Peoples...
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Seven arrested over murder, burning of village head’s residence
UnverifiedThe police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested seven people over the fatal stabbing of...
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Governor sacks task force over building demolition
UnverifiedCross River State GovernorBassey Otuhas dissolved the state’s Planning and Development Control Task Force following...
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NUJ honours award-winning Nigerian journalist, Queen
UnverifiedTheNigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) has honoured Janet Afolabi, a CNN award-winning journalist and Queen (Olori)...
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Flamingos star Oluebube Umejiaku reveals emotional motivation behind World Cup Success
UnverifiedNigeria U-17 women’s national team star Oluebube Umejiaku has revealed that her determination to succeed...
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Court sentences rapist to life imprisonment
UnverifiedA Family Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced a 38-year-old man to life...
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Why Nigeria cannot fault CAF over “Player of the Year’ omissions – Kojo Williams
UnverifiedFormerNigeria Football Association(NFA) chairman Kojo Williams has blamed the country’s disappointing performances on the international...
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ANALYSIS: Beyond The Parties: How Nigeria can maximise Detty December
UnverifiedEvery December, Nigerian cities experience a surge in concerts, nightlife, travel and consumer spending. Hotels...
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COP31: Nigeria ranks third among countries with highest registered participants at UN climate conference
UnverifiedNigeria ranks third among countries with the most registered participants at the ongoing 31st session...
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Shehu Sani warns as Tinubu hails son’s turbaning in Kebbi
UnverifiedFormer Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has advised traditional institutions against conferring chieftaincy titles on...
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EFCC appeals judgement lifting forfeiture order on $912,550 linked to ex-Warri refinery MD
UnverifiedTheEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has appealed a Federal High Court judgement which threw out...
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ADC accuses Tinubu, APC of obstructing opposition after Kaduna govt sealed Arewa House
UnverifiedThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress...
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2027: SDP appoints Peter Obi’s ex-adviser as campaign coordinator
UnverifiedYunusa Tanko, a former special adviser to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria...
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EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair Tunde Ayeni on N15.6bn fraud charges
UnverifiedThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday re-arraigned former Skye Bank chairman Tunde...
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FG funds federal workers’ accrued pension rights through 2029 – Official
UnverifiedThe Federal Government has funded the accrued pension rights of enrolled federal workers who have...
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