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Walter Rodney: Sierra Leonean historiography's refusal of a radical inheritance, By Ibrahim Abdullah
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (130+ words) This is more than an omission. It is a refusal. And yet, this inheritance has not been properly claimed. Instead, his work remains like a buried foundation: load-bearing, but unseen. Rodney's place in Sierra Leone historiography is therefore paradoxical. He…...
Energy-saving home appliances gain traction as electricity costs rise
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (395+ words) As electricity costs continue to rise across Nigeria, energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for households buying home appliances, prompting manufacturers to introduce products designed to reduce long-term power consumption. The trend was evident in Lagos on Friday…...
Death toll climbs to 18 in Niger land dispute
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (318+ words) Niger State on map The death toll from the communal violence in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 18 following fresh attacks, despite ongoing peace efforts by security agencies and local authorities. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported…...
Forgery Trial: Court grants Mike Ozekhome permission for six-week medical trip to UK
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (869+ words) The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, granted senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome permission to travel for a medical trip to the United Kingdom for a period of six weeks. The trial judge, Chizoba Oji, ruled that Mr Ozekhome…...
Stop using God told me you're my wife' to woo women' " Evangelist Tonto Dikeh to Christian men
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (777+ words) Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has advised Christian men against using spirituality as a substitute for genuine effort when pursuing women for marriage. The 41-year-old actress made the remarks in a video shared on her Instagram, where she addressed what she…...
Why I am "bullish" about Africa: The data tells a different story, By Wale Osofisan
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (360+ words) A few people have asked why I have become so "bullish" about Africa. My years in international development and governance work have shown me something clearly: policy choices matter, institutional strength matters, and narrative shapes outcomes more than most people…...
NNPC profit falls to "462 billion despite higher oil production in May
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (440+ words) Nigeria's state-owned oil company, NNPC Limited, recorded a profit after tax of "462 billion in May 2026, representing a " 19 billion decline from the "481 billion reported in April, despite improvements in crude oil production, natural gas output and pipeline availability. The company's latest…...
2026 FIFA World Cup: How six national team coaches lost their jobs
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (1210+ words) Ronald Koeman (CREDIT: Koeman X handle) The FIFA World Cup has never been merely a tournament for players. While footballers chase immortality on the pitch, coaches carry an equally daunting burden, knowing that just a handful of matches can judge…...
Police arrest two over illegal firearms in Plateau
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (449+ words) arrested two suspects with two rifles, magazines and ammunition. The police have arrested two suspects for alleged illegal possession and sale of locally fabricated firearms, recovering two rifles, magazines and ammunition during separate operations in Jos and Mangu local government…...
Police IG's absurd logic on tinted glasses, By Sola Fasure
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (654+ words) I read reports attributed to the Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunde Disu, where he stated that he is considering outlawing fully tinted vehicles in Nigeria. The justification reportedly offered is that during his tenure as FCT Police Commissioner, 26 of…...