Nigeria: Kanu Distraught Over Mom’s Death
Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has been speaking over the demise of his mother who gave up the ghost on September 7 in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The former Arsenal and Inter Milan…
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Armed Robbers Attack CBN Bullion Van,Kill Policemen And Cart Away With Money
Armed robbers on Tuesday attacked a bullion van conveying money from Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Asaba, killing both policemen and civilians in the process.The robbers…
SERAP: Prosecute Patience Jonathan now
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, to “use your good offices as a defender of public interest, and exercise your powers…
Gunmen attack NTA Onitsha office, burn down building
Suspected gunmen on Wednesday attacked the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) office in Onitsha, Anambra, torching some equipment and Star Times section in the premises. Acting Manager of the station, Mr Chris Nwigwe, told newsmen in…
Patience Jonathan’s Letter to Magu, says $31.4m was for her medical bills
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has written a letter the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) explicating that the $31.4 million connected to the financial fraud levelled against Mr. Waripamo…
Dr. Mohammed Alkali: Over 1 Million Nigerians Were Diagnosed With Diabetes Mellitus In 2015
Diabetes mellitus is now on the increase worldwide and diabetic foot complications, though preventable, are a leading cause of admission, amputation and mortality in diabetic patients worldwide. The president, Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN), Dr….
Frozen $19.8m: Jonathan’s Kinsmen Abandon Patience
Some kinsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan from Bayelsa State have asked his wife and former first Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan to come out open and clear herself of allegations of money laundering that have…
Nigeria: Arik Airlines to resume operations Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Arik Air will resume normal flights operations on Wednesday, the airline has said, hours after announcing the suspension of its services. The company’s Public Relations and Communications Manager, Olabanji Ola, told PREMIUM TIMES Tuesday night…
Buhari to South East, Niger Delta corps members: Tell your kinsmen to forget Biafra
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged Nigerian youth to remain focused in life, pursue their dreams and reject those fanning embers of discord and disintegration of Nigeria. Mr. Buhari made the call when he received…
2016 Rio Paralympics: Nigeria Continues Impressive Medals’ Haul
Watch Innocent Nnamdi Here: Nigeria’s Ndidi Nwosu added to Nigeria’s medal haul at the Paralympics on-going in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when she won gold in the women’s -73kg powerlifting event. Nwosu, who weighs 71.10kg,…