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Detained journalist Jones Abiri freed after two years
Bayelsa-based journalist, Jones Abiri, who had been detained for more than two years by the Department of State Service (DSS), has been set free. The [...]
I’m under pressure to run for president – Aminu Tambuwal
Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, says he is under pressure to run for president in 2019. He said this while addressing associations of studen [...]
‘I was accused of stealing secret documents’ — Premium Times journalist speaks from detention
Samuel Ogundipe, the Premium Times journalist arrested on Tuesday, says he was accused of stealing secret documents. Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general [...]
You have spent your own time, leave Buhari alone – Tinubu to Obasanjo
Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has asked ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to leave President Muhammadu Buhari [...]
Lagos Police sacks eight officers for criminal offences, disciplines 108 others
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Imohimi Edgal said eight officers were dismissed over very serious criminal offences, while six others [...]
I’m considering running for the presidency – Saraki
Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki has said that he is interested in the Presidency and is considering running against President Muhammadu Buhari [...]
SERAP sues NYSC boss over Adeosun’s alleged forged exemption certificate
An anti-corruption group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP has sued the National Youth Service Corps and its Director General, [...]
I’m qualified, not desperate to be President, says Atiku
Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, dismissed criticisms that he was desperate to emerge as Nigeria’s next President in the 2019 [...]
NUJ demands immediate release of Premium Times reporter, Samuel Ogundipe
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has asked the police to release Samuel Ogundipe, a Premium Times reporter, with immediate effect. The police ar [...]
SARS re-organisation: IGP appoints new commanders, operatives to undergo psychological evaluation
Following the presidential order to have the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) re-organized, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has overha [...]