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Nigerian and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly sued the Turkish journalist who accused him of assault. This is according to a post shared on X by Osimhen's close friend and radio on-air personality, Onokala Onyebuchi known as 'Buchi Laba' on Sunday. "Victor Osimhen has officially sued the journalist that accused the Nigerian international of…
6 Jan
Journalists covering the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned an assault on the The Sun Newspaper Correspondent, Mr Ndubuisi Orji, at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The journalists, under the aegis of PDP Press Corps, in a statement on Monday in Abuja by the Chairman, Samuel Ogidan, described the attack, which occurred on Monday,…
17 Nov
The Minister of State for Defense, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has dragged two prominent northern journalists, Shu’aibu Mungadi and Tijjani Ramalan, to court for alleged defamation and malicious reportage. Other respondents in the suit marked K/M2102/2024 before Justice Musa Ahmad of Kano State High Court, Bichi Division, include the employers of the two journalists, Vision Media…
24 Oct
An average journalist has a little knowledge of everything. Although his services may not be appreciated but he or she takes satisfaction in rendering services to the world. I am proud to be a journalist.
23 Oct
I share some similarities with the celebrant of today, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo State.
21 Oct
The anti-kidnapping squad in Nasarawa State in the early hours of Monday thwarted an attempt to kidnap the family of State House Correspondent and Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Leon Usigbe. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 12:50 am at his residence located on Kurape Road in Karshi, an area adjacent…
26 Aug
The son of an Osun-based journalist, Peter Kehinde Odewumi, who was declared missing about two months ago has been found. His disappearance had caused panic among his family members and concerned individuals as well-wishers prayed and circulated information about him on social media seeking information that would lead to his whereabouts. Chairman of the Nigerian…
25 Aug
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, on bail after six-hours in detention. News media, PREMIUM TIMES which had earlier reported that the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, gave the reason for Soyinka's arrest announced his release. "Soyinka was driven from the airport to the DSS headquarters annex in Ikoyi,…
25 Aug
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that they arrested a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, based on a request from another government agency. News media, PREMIUM TIMES reports that the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said this in an update. "We are working on Adejuwon Soyinka’s case,” Afunanya confirmed in a text message to PT…
9 Aug
Gunmen, on Thursday, reportedly kidnapped the wife and two daughters of a journalist, Muhammed Bashir, in Kaduna State. Bashir’s wife and his two daughters were said to have been on holiday with her relatives in a suburb of Kaduna when the incident happened. They were among the 10 members of the same family the bandits…
22 Feb 2024
Controversial rapper Kodak Black was seen hiding behind an air conditioning unit, and throwing rocks at a photojournalist before telling the reporter that he would punch him. Having spent some time behind bars for violating probation, Kodak’s freedom was short-lived as he immediately found himself in a heated altercation with the press. The scene unfolded…
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is set to create 63,360 jobs for youth in the garment industry across the state’s 44 local councils.
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday inaugurated an International Cattle Market in Banki as part of his administration’s economic recovery efforts in the state. “This market now serves as a vital hub for trade between Borno State, the Far North Region of Cameroon, and Chad,” the governor said at the inauguration in Banki Town.…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that the PMI index reached 51.0 in December 2024, marking a significant rebound after a period of economic contraction that had persisted for several months. The last report put the PMI at 48.9 as of November last year. PMI serves as a barometer of the prevailing direction…
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FilmOne, a movie distribution company, disclosed this through its instagram page, @filmoneng, on Monday. While Akindele bagged the first highest grossing lead actress for her film “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, Wunmi Toriola came second for her film, ‘Queen Lateefah.” Toyin Abraham clinched the third highest grossing lead actress with her movie , “Alakada Bad and Boujee”.…
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Dr. Kenton Dashiell, Deputy Director-General, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), on Monday, said that women need the right mentorship and training to succeed in agriculture in Nigeria. Dashiell stated this in Ibadan at a stakeholders’ workshop for Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeship (WATEA) in Nigeria. The workshop was organized by IITA and…
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Amid growing concerns about energy transition and divestment by major oil companies, Nigeria has sealed a deal with the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, aiming to boost local capacity. The deal was signed by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna (CPESK), and the University of Portsmouth, and held…
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The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has announced the peaceful resolution of a land dispute in Ama-Hausa, Owerri, Imo State, involving the Hausa community and their traditional leader, the Sarkin Hausawa of Owerri, Alhaji Auwalu Baba Sulaiman. The group, comprising a coalition of 596 registered grassroots community-based socio-cultural and economic associations spanning the 19…
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Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has approved the naming of some projects after historic figures and leaders. Top on the list is the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, after whom the multibillion-naira Civil Service Clinic project is to be named. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Rafiu…
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The Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) has called on diplomats to collaborate with the Nigerian Government to tap into Abuja's investment opportunities. Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Dr Maureen Tamuno stated this at a roundtable meeting with some foreign diplomats working in Nigeria. The Group Managing Director (GMD) extended an invitation…
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The National Rescue Movement (NRM), on Monday, announced the suspension of its National Chairman, Isaac Udeh, amid allegations of misconduct, financial impropriety, and breach of the party's constitution, and appointed Chinedu Obi as the Acting National Chairman. This decision was disclosed by the Acting National Secretary of NRM, Prince Obidike Okolo, during the party’s first-quarter…