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The Cell Norbert Zongo for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO) has condemned the reported ejection of journalists from a magistrate court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and called for an independent judicial inquiry into the incident. The regional investigative journalism organisation made the demand in a statement issued on Friday from its headquarters in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, following growing concerns over press freedom and transparency in the administration of justice in Nigeria. The development follows an incident at Magistrate Court 7 in Uyo, where journalists covering proceedings in a criminal case involving the alleged destruction of farmland by cattle and herders…

National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu (PHOTO CREDIT: X @NuhuRibadu | via https://x.com/NuhuRibadu/status/1782900343254249661/photo/3) When Nuhu Ribadu stood at the podium of the Ladi Kwali Hall in January 2006, he was still the celebrated chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His voice carried the moral urgency of a man who genuinely believed Nigeria could still be rescued through the disciplined application of law. “Let us speak the truth,” he repeated. “Let us call a spade a spade.” The audience at the Third Annual Trust Dialogue responded with enthusiasm. Here was a public official who appeared to understand that corruption was…

Former Bachelorette Andi Dorfman has admittedly had very different pregnancy experiences to date. “Happy Friday, secret is out. The bump has been bumping hard lately,” Dorfman, 39, said in a Friday, June 19, video shared via her Instagram Stories. “I feel like a lot of people have noticed, so [I am] relieved to finally announce that we are having baby No. 2, yay.” She continued, “Thanks for all the well wishes, and lots of you are asking how I’m feeling. Thanks for that. I will say with the first pregnancy, I was like, ‘Blah,’ and then with this pregnancy, I…

President of Jersey 2 Africa 4 Football Foundation and former Jersey FA President, Ricky Weir, recently visited Nigeria to promote his award-winning memoir, Illegitimately Blessed, support grassroots football initiatives and strengthen the country’s growing Walking Football movement. In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, he speaks about tracing his Nigerian roots, obtaining Nigerian citizenship, his football journey, experiences with racism, and why he believes his life story can inspire people across Africa. He also shared his thoughts on the expanded FIFA World Cup and other innovations by the World football governing body Excerpts… PT: Why are you in Nigeria? Is…

Cryptocurrency traders are no longer using Bitcoin (BTC) profits to buy altcoins as they did in previous bull cycles, raising doubts about whether a broad “altseason” can return.Key takeaways:Bitcoin-to-altcoin rotation trend has collapsed to its weakest level since 2021.Altcoin capital is increasingly getting concentrated in fewer projects, delaying the altseason.Bitcoin-to-altcoin rotation trend has “basically disappeared”The old altseason trade is no longer working the way it did in previous bull cycles, according to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant.In a Saturday post, Ju said the Bitcoin-to-altcoin rotation trend has “basically disappeared,” citing CryptoQuant data showing BTC-pair altcoin trading volume has collapsed…

Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka Jerritt Clark/WireImage Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit a home run off the field when he found love with wife Mamiko Tanaka. Although it’s unclear when they started dating, Ohtani announced in February 2024 that he had officially tied the knot. “Not only have I [begun] a new chapter in my career with the Dodgers but I also have [begun] a new life with someone from my Native country of Japan who is very special to me and I wanted everyone to know I am now married,” he shared in an Instagram post. “I…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, Wole Oluyede, has wo in his polling unit in Osagburu Hall/Oke Oloti in Ikere, Ekiti State. The opposition candidate won with 113 votes while his opponent the ruling All Progressive Congress APC polled 84 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) received two votes and the Social Democratic Party got one vote. Following the counting of the votes, dozens of Ikere residents who had been awaiting the polling units results at the unit trooped out to rejoice and dance. READ ALSO: ‎#EkitiDecides2026: Governor Oyebanji wins own polling unit As…

Every year on 19 June, the world marks World Sickle Cell Day to raise awareness about a condition affecting millions globally. Yet despite decades of public campaigns encouraging genotype testing and informed marriage decisions, Nigeria continues to record one of the highest burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) in the world. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the country records approximately 150,000 infants born with sickle cell disease annually, accounting for a significant share of the global burden. While genotype awareness campaigns have become common in schools, churches, mosques and healthcare facilities, health experts say awareness…

I Will Find You author Harlan Coben weighed in on the Netflix show adapting his book — with some major changes and twists. “I’ll give you the emotional answer,” Coben, 64, exclusively told Us Weekly about his reaction. “When I first go on set, when I first see Sam Worthington and Britt Lower and Milo Ventimiglia and the rest of the huge cast and crew, I think to myself, ‘I had this little idea in the corner of my house in New Jersey and now all these fantastic people are going to bring it to life.’” Coben was delighted with…

Former Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has commended the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, describing the accreditation and voting process as seamless. Mr Fayemi, who spoke with reporters after casting his vote at his Ward 11, Unit 9 Ogilolo, Isan-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area of the state, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its efficiency in the handling of the exercise. “It was a smooth experience and everything went reasonably well. The accreditation process was fast and seamless, and I could see that it was the same for my wife. “I want to…