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TAGBO’S DEATH: Davido’s Men Confess

The last has not been heard of the controversy surrounding the death of Tagbo Umeike , friend to Nigerian pop star David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, as the other suspects who were detained by the police have given an insight into what  actually happened the night Tagbo died. Reports credited to the Lagos State Police Command had […]

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Shocking: Buhari administration recalls wanted ex-pension boss sacked for alleged corruption

The President Muhammadu Buhari administration has secretly reinstated fugitive former chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the civil service. Multiple sources confirmed to Premium Times that Mr. Maina, who is wanted by the anti-graft agency, EFCC, was secretly recalled and promoted to the position of director in charge of […]

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Nigerians trust Buhari, president’s aide replies Jonathan

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Friday said Nigerians did not protest when the present administration increased the pump price of petrol to N145 per litre because of the trust they have in President Muhammadu Buhari. Adesina stated this on his Twitter handle, @femadesina, in apparent response […]

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I’m surprised that those who attacked me over N87 pump price are silent now that it’s N143 – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he is surprised that those who criticised him for leaving the pump price of fuel at N87 are not speaking out now that it has been jerked up to N143. In 2012, Jonathan’s administration increased fuel price from N67 to N97 but reduced it to N87 in January 2015. At […]

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Nollywood Actress, Uchenna Nnanna Welcomes Her Second Son

Actress Uchenna and her husband welcomed their second son in the U.S. They already have a son. Big congrats to them!

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Dr. (hon) Vivian Timothy’s Vernissage At Black History Weeks With The Founder, Dr. Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana And Mayor, Dr. Florian Janick, in Erlangen, Germany (photos)

The opening of Black History Weeks, Tuesday, 17th October, 2017 in Erlangen was one to remember…  Dr. (Hon) Vivian Timothy through her paintings and poems spoke power, pains and the beauty of Africa, giving back the voice to the Africans living in Germany. Dr. Florian Janik ( Mayor of Stadt ERLANGEN), during his speech, said […]

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Bizarre story of how Tourists visit ‘animal brothels’ for sex

A growing number of sick tourists are travelling to Serbia for sex at ‘animal brothels’, it has been claimed. According to Mirror.co.uk, the capital Belgrade is said to be a hotspot for ‘zoophiles’ who enjoy sex with animals such as goats, sheep, donkeys, dogs, cats, geese and cows. Online adverts offer animal sex from between £60 […]

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2019: Buhari remains only credible candidate – Gov. Ortom

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue says President Muhammadu Buhari deserves to stand for re-election in 2019 because he remains the only credible person with capacity to deliver up to 2023. The governor stated this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with Mr. Buhari in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […]

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Popular musician jailed 15 years for raping relative

South African musician, Sipho Ndlovu, known by his stage name Brickz, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old relative in 2013. The victim who is now 21 said she wanted to end her life as a result of the trauma and became afraid of the musician. Timeslive reports that in a […]

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Obasanjo: Me, return to PDP? God forbid!

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he will never return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Obasanjo spent his two terms as a democratic president under the party and even became chairman of its board of trustees in 2007. But he tore his membership card publicly in the buildup to the 2015 election. The elder statesman […]

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Nigerians are wondering why Jacob Zuma now has a ‘$1.4 million’ statue in their country – CNN

“South African President Jacob Zuma visited Nigeria’s Imo state on Friday and had a giant bronze statue unveiled in his honor, a decision that has caused outrage in some parts of the country. The two-day visit happened just as South Africa’s Supreme Court ruled that President Zuma should face corruption charges. Zuma visited Governor Rochas Okorocha […]

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World Bank disagrees with Adeosun on borrowing

The World Bank has disagreed with the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on the need for the Federal Government to borrow more in order to develop the nation’s infrastructure and stimulate the economy. The World Bank spoke through its Senior Economist, Gloria Joseph-Raji, on Monday in Abuja, saying that the cost of borrowing or […]

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The Rascality of Leadership in Imo State – By Okechukwu Nwafor

Jacob Zuma visited Nigeria, apparently invited by Imo State governor in southeastern Nigeria. Zuma visited Imo State where he beheld his sculpted statue, and welcomed by a scandalously petty assembly of political rascals. Yes that is what I call them, for that is what Imo politicians are under Okorocha! I wonder why people are shocked […]

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Buhari is entitled to second term – Orji Uzor Kalu

“Well I am not Buhari’s personal Physician. It is only Buhari himself that can tell whether he is healthy or not. When he was abroad people were saying he would not comeback I came on your channel and told people that the man would come back healthier than expected and to those who are wishing […]

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I would have been dead if this had happened to me in Nigeria, says Nollywood Actress Chioma Toplis

Ten months after Nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis survived a severe surgery in London, the hard-working actress took to Facebook to narrate her survival story… Read below: “Today 14th Oct is exactly 10 months that the devil struck but God said “my child do not worry for I have got your back” He showed me mercy and […]

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It has not been easy, but you know I am a visionary person, Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Doofan Abu-Amali Opens Up

The Papyrus Monthly News Magazine came into existence on the 2nd of January, 2006 and has been on stream since then as a veritable platform for information dissemination and entertainment. Primed to enhance developmental journalism via accurate, fair and unbiased reportage, the Papyrus Magazine focuses mainly on politics, entertainment and general lifestyles as well as […]

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I came into government with a clear conscience, my comment to World Bank boss was twisted – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari said yesterday that his discussion with the World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim, was twisted. In a statement through his spokesman, Femi Adesina, he said he had a pan-Nigerian mandate and would discharge his duties and responsibilities in like manner. Buhari said ignorant and mischievous people who twist everything for their […]

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South East has more presence than the north in my cabinet — Buhari

President Buhari says the South-eastern part of Nigeria has stronger voice in his cabinet compared to the North. Mr. Buhari said this on Friday at a meeting with leaders from the South-eastern region who visited him at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr. Buhari, who was speaking against allegations of marginalisation of people from the South-east […]

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