Arts & Entertainment
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AMVCA 2020: ‘Living in Bondage’, ‘God Calling’, ‘Ratnik’ sweep awards (see full list of winners)
By Anita Eboigbe March 15, 2020 Fan favourite, ‘Living in Bondage’ snagged the most awards at the 2020 Africa Magic…
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Odia Ofeimun at 70: Let’s toast to the health of the master poet By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
There is no better way of introducing Odia Ofeimun than pointedly stressing that “Odia Ofeimun is Odia Ofeimun!” Enough said.…
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‘The Nigeria Literature Prize will outlast any MD of NLNG’ – Tony Attah
By Toyin Akinosho Tony Attah, Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd, dismisses the misgivings that the…
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In honour of the great Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike By Princess Mikky Attah
I mourned within me late last year when I read of the death of Dr Ore Falomo, late Chief M.K.O…
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Birthday: Buhari calls Osinbajo, salutes his loyalty, intellectual capacity
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 8, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has originated a phone call to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on…
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Nigeria’s Premium Times faces cyberattacks, intimidation of journalists after publishing leaked documents
New York, March 6, 2020 Nigerian authorities should ensure that Premium Times employees are able to work in safety and…
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Obi rejoices over new Catholic Diocese, commends Ezeokafor, Okpaleke, others
Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as “coming at…
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President Buhari felicitates with former President Obasanjo on 83rd birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday, March 5, 2020, congratulating…
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UNILAG offers employment to 100 first class graduates
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, March 2, 2020 The University of Lagos, Akoka has offered employment to no fewer than 100…
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Tinsel Actress Tomi Odunsi, husband welcome first baby
By Patricia Amogu Abuja, February 29, 2020 Nigerian popular soap actress, Tomi Odunsi-Fadina and her husband, Seun, have expressed…
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NGO trains 30 journalists on advocacy for Child Birth Spacing in Bauchi
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi In its efforts to support the Bauchi State Government towards creating accessible Child Birth Spacing(CBS) services,…
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Pope cancels more meetings after slight illness
Vatican City, Feb. 28, 2020 Pope Francis on Friday cancelled engagements due to a slight ailment. According to the Vatican…
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Let this black reflect in our hearts – obi charges Catholics on Ash Wednesday
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Peter Obi has urged Nigerian Catholics who began their…
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UNILAG’s Convocation Ceremonies hold March 2- 13, 2020; Communication Minister delivers Guest Lecture; Ahmed Yerima’s “The Wives” is Convocation Play.(See detailed program; other information)
The University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG) has scheduled its 51st (2019) Convocation Ceremonies to hold from Monday, March 2, 2020…
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Osinbajo, Lawan, Okowa, others extol Omo-Agege’s leadership virtues
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa were among…
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The Black History Month and the Church By Father Peter Iwuala
Dr. Carter G. Woodson conceived and announced Negro HistoryWeek in 1926, which later gave birth to Black History Month. Dr.…
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Let’s emulate Peter Obi for a better society — Cleric
The newly consecrated bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aba, Most Rev. Prof. Augustine Echema, has called on Nigerians in…
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Founder, Chrisland Schools, Lagos, Winifred Awosika, celebrates 80th birthday
Nigeria’s foremost Educationist, Boardroom Guru and Philanthropist, High Chief Dr. Mrs Winifred Awosika (OON) celebrated her 80th birthday with a Thanksgiving…
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Revelations from Farida Waziri’s book By Femi Adesina
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri, presented her new book to the public in…
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Umuchu As The Cradle Of Confederation By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Umuchu, my hometown, offers the world a fundamental legacy of unity in confederation. A large and populous town of about…
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How Nigeria’s police used telecom surveillance to lure, arrest journalists
By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher As reporters for Nigeria’s Premium Times newspaper, Samuel Ogundipe and Azeezat Adedigba told CPJ they spoke often…
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Professional Women Engineers, Lagos Chapter hold New Year party/Lecture
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos State Chapter, held its New Year party and a Lecture…
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Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo: Passage of the Guru of Fourth Dimension By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
They no longer make men like Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo. In his cherished lifetime he spoke truth to power with unconquerable…
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US Consulate General Lagos holds program on Role of African Media
The Public Affairs Section of the United States Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria, is holding the second part of its program…
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Ooni of Ife crowns Oba Kayode Afolabi as Alapomu of Apomu
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on February 7, 2020 crowned Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi as the new king of Apomu…
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