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Explosives planted by bandits damage truck on Zamfara highway

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected bandits on Wednesday damaged a truck on the Gusau-Funtua highway. The... Read More


Tiwa Savage launches music foundation, partners Berklee to train African creatives

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- International Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a new initiative aimed at supporting young African creatives across different areas of the m... Read More


INTERVIEW: Impunity is over, police under me will respect human rights - IGP Disu

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Acting Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, was on Wednesday sworn in by President Bola Tinubu after which he answered questions from State House reporters. PREMIUM TIMES ... Read More


Lagos coroner's court begins inquest into death of Chimamanda Adichie's son

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- A Lagos State coroner's court at Yaba on Wednesday commenced an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the toddler son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie. P... Read More


COEASU urges appointment of insider as next NCCE boss

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has urged the federal government to appoint a professional from within the College of Education as the next Executive Secret... Read More


United Nigeria Airlines issues safety advisory, bars use of power banks onboard

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- United Nigeria Airlines has issued a safety advisory instructing passengers on the carriage and use of power banks, stating that the devices must be kept in hand baggage and must n... 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


Another PDP governor, lawmakers set to join APC

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is set to join the exodus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), PREMIUM TIME... Read More


Ayefele denies copying Beautiful Nubia's song melody, counters claim

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Nigerian music producer and gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has broken his silence over the allegation of copyright infringement levelled against him by fellow singer Segun "Beautiful ... Read More


Edo govt reacts to attack on Peter Obi, other ADC leaders

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Edo State Government has refuted allegations that government officials were responsible for the attack by hoodlums on the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter O... Read More