A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
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EFCC arrests Cameroonian over alleged N1.5bn Bank fraud in Lagos
EFCC alleged that the Cameroonian was part of a transnational network that allegedly targets bank customers through fraudulent ATM card transactions. The post EFCC arrests Cameroonian over alleged N1.5bn Bank fraud in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Court hears more evidence on cash-dollar deals in Yahaya Bello’s trial
Trial judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Mr Bello's defence lawyer's objection lacked merit and ordered proceedings to continue. The post Court hears more evidence on cash-dollar deals in Yahaya Bello’s trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Editors fault NBC over threat to sanction broadcasters
The guild described the move as dangerous and injurious to journalism, warning that it could undermine press freedom and editorial independence The post Editors fault NBC over threat to sanction broadcasters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerian govt increases workers’ allowances, introduces new pension scheme
The government approved a 100 per cent DTA for federal workers attending approved training programmes, regardless of location, and introduced a new exit benefit scheme for retiring civil servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The post Nigerian govt increases workers’ allowances, introduces
Project New Nigeria expands education support in Bayelsa
Project New Nigeria has extended its student support programme to Niger Delta University, awarding scholarships and digital devices to students as part of a wider effort to improve access to education and civic participation in the Niger Delta. The initiative, founded by Samuel Kaley Nzidee, held th
Africa: Almost Half of African Countries Battling Measles Outbreaks
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has revealed that 21 countries had, by Friday, declared measles outbreaks--an alarming development given that the disease is highly preventable through vaccination.
Rivers local council chairman disbands vigilance group over murder of youth
The reports suggested that the victim was killed following a rivalry between a local security group and some youths in Ikuru Town. The post Rivers local council chairman disbands vigilance group over murder of youth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu swears in Muttaqha Darma as Nigeria’s housing minister
Mr Darma is a distinguished Nigerian scholar, administrator, and development expert who holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree from the University of Liverpool. The post Tinubu swears in Muttaqha Darma as Nigeria’s housing minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Official begs Eno to fulfil promise to rehabilitate Akwa Ibom NYSC camp
“All hostel blocks are in a deplorable state, characterised by leaking roofs, collapsed ceilings, broken doors and torn mosquito nets,” the official said. The post Official begs Eno to fulfil promise to rehabilitate Akwa Ibom NYSC camp appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.