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Tinubu declares 22nd National Sports Festival open as Ogun hosts colorful ceremony

Nigeria, May 19 -- In a dazzling display of culture, unity, and athletic pride, Ogun State officially flagged off the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival on Sunday inside the refurbished MKO ... Read More


MOVIE REVIEW: 'After 30': Inconclusive movie that explores growth in reverse

Nigeria, May 19 -- Cast: Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Anee Icha, OC Ukeje, Patrick Diabuah, Tunbosun Aiyedehin Director: Momo Spaine PG: 18 Backstory The year is 2015, and three si... Read More


Nigerian govt congratulates former NCDC DG on WHO appointment

Nigeria, May 18 -- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare congratulated Nigerian epidemiologist Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as the Executive Director of the World Health Organisatio... Read More


PHOTOS: Tinubu exchanges pleasantries with Pope Leo XIV

Nigeria, May 18 -- President Bola Tinubu on Sunday attended the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV, the new head of the Catholic Church. The Nigerian leader arrived in Italy on Saturday. The photos o... Read More


'Yoruba Nollywood was built on culture, don't trade it for clout'- Mr Latin tells colleagues

Nigeria, May 18 -- As Nollywood continues to gain global recognition, veteran actor Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, passionately emphasises that the industry is built on an African cultura... Read More


Commencement speaker urges excellence as AUN graduates 218 students

Nigeria, May 18 -- As the American University of Nigeria (AUN) graduates 218 undergraduate and postgraduate students on Saturday, commencement speaker Brian Deaver asked the graduates to uphold excell... Read More


Charly Boy Vs Dino Melaye, Asa Asika's wedding, Peller's revelation, other top ent stories from last week

Nigeria, May 18 -- Grammy winner Burna Boy announced on his Instagram page that he would love to give his Burkina Faso fans a live music experience. The 'Twice At All' said the concert will be free a... Read More


Nigeria's Favour Ofili sets World Record in Atlanta

Nigeria, May 18 -- Nigerian sprint sensation Favour Ofili etched her name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the fastest woman in history over 150 meters on a straight track at the Adidas Atl... Read More


PT Security Watch: 65 people killed, 17 kidnapped across Nigeria last week

Nigeria, May 18 -- At least 64 people were killed and 17 others abducted in 11 Nigerian states in the past week, a review of the events by PREMIUM TIMES has shown. An analysis of media reports, inclu... Read More


PDP demands immediate release of detained social media influencer

Nigeria, May 18 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has called for the immediate release of a social media influencer in the state, Awudumu Reigneth. The police report... Read More