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While there were lots of great new television shows that are going on to lead full lives with second-season renewals, we’d be remiss if we didn’t honor some of our fallen soldiers. Netflix has a bad habit of axing great shows before they really get a chance to shine — even when they come out of the gate trending with critical praise. Watch With Us highlights four of the best 2025 Netflix shows that were prematurely canceled but deserve another chance. Our picks include the coming-of-age drama Boots and the black comedy No Good Deed. Related: Netflix Cancels Several Shows After Only…

A section of the International Conference Centre (ICC) under construction in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, caved in on Saturday, sparking public concern over safety and construction standards on one of the state’s flagship tourism projects. The structure is a part of the wider Ibom Tropicana development, where construction work has intensified in recent months following the re-award of the contract by Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom. No life was lost in the incident. Official silence, site visit blocked When contacted on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Finance, Emem Bob, who also supervises the Ministry of Special Duties overseeing the project, said he…

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to withdraw its ‘no work, no pay’ circular, which affects members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). It warned that failure to do so would trigger nationwide resistance by organised labour. In a press release sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, the union described the directive and the alleged stoppage of JOHESU members’ salaries through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as “reckless, authoritarian and confrontational.” The statement was jointly signed by the TUC President, Festus…

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the late wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, as a woman who rendered selfless and dedicated service as a teacher in the public service. Obasanjo said the quality of her contribution could be judged by the large number of her students who have excelled in their respective careers over the years. The former president stated this in a condolence letter made available to journalists on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi. According to the letter, the Onabanjo matriarch was a role model and…

Former Kano State Governor and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has made it clear that any potential move to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will depend entirely on firm political guarantees, particularly concerning the control of Kano State and the protection of his supporters. He stated this on Wednesday at his Miller Road residence in Kano while receiving party leaders and members from Rano and Dawakin Tofa Local Government Areas. Kwankwaso said he remains open to political realignment but will not risk repeating past mistakes. ​According to him, discussions about joining the…

Bandits have reportedly killed an 85 year grandmother and looted food items in Borgu Local Government Area in Niger State, hours after Governor Umar Bago ordered residents of hamlets around the Kainji Lake to relocate due to security concerns. The Governor had given the directive during a condolence visit to the Emir of Borgu at his palace in Borgu, Tuesday. The bandits allegedly attacked Kabe village, killing the old woman identified as Hajiya Amina Adamu, and stealing food items of residents of the area. It was gathered that the attack happened around 10pm on Tuesday. The bandits, who arrived on motorcycles in…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made one change to his starting X1 for tonight’s semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco. First choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retain his position in the starting line-up. The back four remain unchanged with Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi all keeping their places. Raphael Onyedika will take the place of suspended captain Wilfred Ndidi in midfield. Onyedika will line up alongside Frank Onyeka, and Alex Iwobi. The prolific trio of Akor Adams, Ademola Lookman, and Victor Osimhen will feature in attack. Super Eagles X1 vs Morocco Nwabali Osayi-SamuelAjayiBasseyOnyemaechi…

January 14, 2026 8:06 pm Senegal’s players celebrate at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Senegal and Sudan at Grand Stadium in Tangiers on January 3, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers. Former champions Senegal dominated possession against cautious Egypt and will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria on Sunday in the final. Details later… Adekunle Sulaimon Adekunle, a fellow of Data and Solutions Journalism, has…

The Ondo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has foiled an attempt to smuggle illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Akure, after officers discovered about four grams of Indian hemp hidden inside fresh tomatoes during a routine gate search. In a statement released on Wednesday,  signed by Chief Superintendent of Corrections Command Public Relations Officer, Oyewole Akinwumi, the Command said the substance had been “carefully wrapped in water-tight nylon with the intention of delivering it to an inmate in custody.” The suspects. Photo credit: NCoS The suspects were immediately apprehended and handed over to the National Drug Law…

The World Bank has urged governments to revamp public works programmes, saying short-term jobs are no longer enough to address unemployment and skills gaps. In its report, Innovations in Public Works: Rethinking Public Works for Jobs and Skills in a Changing World, the lender said traditional schemes, which often provide temporary, low-skilled infrastructure work, fail to offer lasting economic benefits or pathways into stable employment. Public works are widely used in low- and middle-income countries as a form of social protection, providing income for vulnerable populations. The World Bank recommends shifting these programmes towards roles that build skills relevant to…