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61 bodies recovered after Niger attack

Nigeria, April 10 -- No fewer than 61 bodies of security operatives and civilians killed in Tuesday's bandit attack on Bagna and Erena communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have ... Read More


Court jails suspects for terrorism in mass trial in Abuja

Nigeria, April 7 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced several defendants in separate terrorism cases, handing down jail terms ranging from 10 to 20 years. PREMIUM TIMES earlier rep... Read More


"Good music no longer sells," gospel singer Busola Oke laments as she quits

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Popular Nigerian gospel singer Busola Oke, widely known by her stage name Eleyele, has announced her decision to quit gospel music. Ms Oke stirred concern on Tuesday after she mad... Read More


CDS urges police, civil defence strengthening to sustain gains against insurgency, insecurity

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede has called for the urgent reinforcement of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)... Read More


Soludo meets market leaders, pledges maximum security around markets

Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has directed that all markets and shops across the state should open for business, specifically on Mondays and all viable days, as part of ... Read More


Popular Nigerian blogger loses appeal, ordered to pay £100,000 damages to Daniel Olukoya, wife

Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- A United Kingdom High Court of Appeal has upheld earlier rulings against blogger Maureen Badejo, ordering her to pay £100,000 in damages to the founder of the Mountain of Fire... Read More


Uzodimma, Buni, Barau lead delegation to condole KTSG over death of Bagiwa

Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors' Forum, Dikko Umaru Radda, has received a presidential delegation led by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator B... Read More


Seven kidnapped Edo residents freed after ransom payment

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- Seven residents of Edo State abducted earlier this month have been freed after spending 11 days in captivity, following the payment of ransom. The victims were released on Monday ... Read More