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Villagers sleep in bush after security alert in Borno community

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Residents of Lagunasara community in the Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State say they spent nights sleeping in the bush after soldiers allegedly advised villagers to le... Read More


Terrorists attack Kwara mining village, kidnap family of three

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Suspected bandits have attacked Kakafu, a mining village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting a woman, her daughter and granddaughter. Residents told PREMIUM ... Read More


Police rescue abducted Benue worshippers, arrest four suspects

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- The Benue State Police Command says it has secured the release of nine worshippers abducted during a night vigil at St John's Catholic Church in Ojije, Ado Local Government Area, a... Read More


Three US military planes arrive in Nigeria - Report

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Three United States aircraft carrying troops and weapons have reportedly arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in ... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Fresh oil spill hits Rivers community as Trans Niger pipeline ruptures

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- A fresh oil spill has been reported at the Freetown community in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, South-south Nigeria, after a section of the Trans Niger Pipeline repo... Read More


Valentine: Tonto Dikeh warns disciples against sex outside marriage, invokes 'thunder'

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Nollywood actress turned evangelist Tonto Dikeh has issued a stern warning to her disciples as the world marked Valentine's Day, a celebration traditionally associated with express... Read More


Another bird strike disrupts United Nigeria Airlines' flight operations

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- United Nigeria Airlines has reported another bird strike incident involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft at Asaba International Airport in Delta State. The incident occurred on... Read More


World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria's Falconets defeat Senegal to reach final round

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Nigeria's Falconets sealed their place in the fourth and final round of qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating Senegal 2-1 in Diamniadio on Saturday... Read More


Akwa Ibom's N2.53 trillion revenue in 32 months under Eno surpasses its previous eight-year earnings

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- The administration of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has recorded over N2.53 trillion in revenue within 32 months. A PREMIUM TIMES analysis of official financial documents sh... Read More


US-Nigeria: The partnership of the hawk and the hen, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Feb. 15 -- Information filtered through a few weeks ago, that "a small team" of United States (US) soldiers were in Nigeria. On Tuesday, 10 February an additional information was that 200 Ame... Read More