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ISWAP terrorists acquire more drones, plan coordinated attacks on Nigerian troops

Nigeria, Jan. 12 -- The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has significantly expanded its drone capability and is finalising plans to launch coordinated aerial attacks on Nigerian military pos... Read More


In Christmas message, Bishop Kukah preaches peace, reconciliation amid killings, abductions

Nigeria, Dec. 25 -- The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation and hope despite the wave of killings, abductions and insecuri... Read More


Relief, tears as Niger State receives rescued Papiri schoolchildren

Nigeria, Dec. 23 -- When the buses rolled into the Government House in Minna on Monday, silence briefly settled over the compound. Then came tears, prayers and embraces. The remaining 130 schoolchild... Read More


BREAKING: Remaining abducted Niger Catholic school students, teachers regain freedom

Nigeria, Dec. 21 -- The remaining students and teachers abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School, Papiri, in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom, PREMIUM TIMES has l... Read More


Controversy as Tinubu's ADC, Nurudeen Yusuf, is promoted twice in one year

Nigeria, Dec. 14 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the promotion of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general, a decision that has sparked murmuring and discontent w... Read More


Atiku urges military occupation of Borno, other troubled states

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a full military occupation of Borno and other Nigerian states under siege by terrorists and armed groups, following the killing ... Read More