'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
PFIPC Probe: Why we didn’t invite, interrogate Gbajabiamila – Reps panel chair
“If our mandate was to establish how the agency came into existence, who established the agency? It’s not for Femi (Gbajabiamila).” The post PFIPC Probe: Why we didn’t invite, interrogate Gbajabiamila – Reps panel chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
INTERVIEW: How we are reforming the SSS – DG, Oluwatosin Ajayi
The SSS DG speaks on the agency’s institutional reforms, international cooperation and the fight against terrorism and other crimes. The post INTERVIEW: How we are reforming the SSS – DG, Oluwatosin Ajayi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Igbo traditional rulers, others seek an end to ‘Osu caste’ practice
They made the call when the producer, directors, and crew of the new Nollywood movie, “Properties of the Gods”, visited their palaces separately on Wednesday. The post Igbo traditional rulers, others seek an end to ‘Osu caste’ practice appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Ex-Lawmaker rejects zoning claim, backs Ugochinyere for second term in Imo constituency
Rufus Omeire claimed incumbent lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere emerged through the choice of voters rather than a rotational agreement. The post 2027: Ex-Lawmaker rejects zoning claim, backs Ugochinyere for second term in Imo constituency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
2027: Wike vows to deliver Rivers, FCT to Tinubu
Mr Wike, who described himself as the “General Commander of the Political Infantry” dismissed the suggestion that only a sitting governor could control a state’s political structure. The post 2027: Wike vows to deliver Rivers, FCT to Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens thrash USFA to reach WAFU-B final
The result caps an impressive campaign so far for Edo Queens, who had earlier navigated their way through Group B with two wins from three matches The post CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens thrash USFA to reach WAFU-B final appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
World Aquaculture Society urges U.S. to lift ban on Nigerian smoked fish
Olarenwaju Badmus, the global director of the World Aquaculture Society and chief executive officer of Aquaglobal Inter Solutions, has called read more World Aquaculture Society urges U.S. to lift ban on Nigerian smoked fish
AUATON slams Uber’s sudden Nigeria exit
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has strongly condemned Uber following the company’s abrupt withdrawal from the read more AUATON slams Uber’s sudden Nigeria exit