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Weaponising law against democracy in Africa

Nigeria, June 6 -- The use of legal tools to entrench political power and sideline opponents is increasing in Africa. This 'lawfare' often presents as presidential term-limit manipulations, reshuffle... Read More


Lagos takes delivery of more train coaches

Nigeria, June 6 -- The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of three new train sets, comprising a total of twelve coaches for the Lagos Blue Line Rail. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state governor, ma... Read More


Gunmen attack another vigilante facility in Anambra, kill one operative

Nigeria, June 6 -- A vigilante operative was on Thursday killed when gunmen invaded a vigilante facility in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened early i... Read More


BREAKING: Gunmen attack another vigilante facility in Anambra, kill one operative

Nigeria, June 6 -- A vigilante operative was on Thursday killed when gunmen invaded a vigilante facility in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happened early i... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Body of late Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju set to arrive in Nigeria next week

Nigeria, June 6 -- The remains of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, who tragically died during a bout in Ghana, are expected to be returned to Nigeria next week, following nearly two months of legal, d... Read More


Chad retaliates against US travel ban, halts visa issuance to Americans

Nigeria, June 6 -- Chad's President, Mahamat Deby, has retaliated against Donald Trump's travel ban by suspending visa issuance to US citizens. Mr Deby disclosed this on Thursday, a day after Mr Trum... Read More


"We're here for business" - Troost-Ekong rallies Super Eagles ahead of Russia clash

Nigeria, June 6 -- As Nigeria's Super Eagles prepare to face Russia in an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium on Friday, team captain William Troost-Ekong has made it clear: the squad is fo... Read More


AU fumes as Trump imposes travel ban on seven African countries, others

Nigeria, June 6 -- The African Union Commission has warned that the arbitrary travel restrictions imposed on some African countries by the US government could strain decades-long diplomatic relations ... Read More


VIDEO: Eid-el-Kabir: Have hope amidst hardship, Oluwo urges Nigerians

Nigeria, June 6 -- The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic and place their confidence in President Bola Tinubu's administration despite th... Read More


Understanding the flight announcer, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, June 6 -- Boarding announcements were not an issue when I used to commute in Lagos by danfo, the ubiquitous yellow buses, or molue, the mass-transit lorries, which were improvised for public ... Read More