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Persons arrested for 'buying' National Identification Numbers from Nigerians - Official

Nigeria, April 10 -- The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested some unidentified persons allegedly buying National Identification Numbers (NINs) from Nigerians in Anambra State, ... Read More


Abia governor mourns Diamond Bank founder Paschal Dozie

Nigeria, April 9 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed sadness over the death of Paschal Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank and pioneer chairperson of MTN Nigeria. Mr Dozie pa... Read More


'It was fraud': Valentine Ozigbo challenges Anambra APC primary

Nigeria, April 9 -- Valentine Ozigbo, an aspirant in the just concluded governorship primary of the APC in Anambra State, has petitioned the party's Appeals Committee over the conduct of the exercise.... Read More


Two arrested for alleged murder of 80-year-old woman - Police

Nigeria, April 8 -- The police in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested two male suspects over the alleged murder of an 80-year-old woman, Theresa Igbojonu, in the state. The poli... Read More


Otti promises support for proposed multi-million dollar dairy farm in Abia

Nigeria, April 7 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has promised to support the proposed establishment of a multi-million dollar dairy farm in the state. Mr Otti spoke on Sunday when he received a d... Read More


Otti denies using IPOB to ward off herders in Abia

Nigeria, April 7 -- Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has denied allegations that he has approved the Eastern Security Network's (ESN) involvement in the fight against herders invading farmlands in the... Read More


Police speak on 'arrest' of lawyer who accused officers of extortion

Nigeria, April 7 -- The police in Enugu State have refuted reports that operatives arrested a legal practitioner, Frank Agbowo, over his allegations of extortion against police personnel in Nsukka, a ... Read More


INTERVIEW: How some native doctors fuel insecurity in Anambra - Commissioner

Nigeria, April 6 -- In January, Governor Charles Soludo signed the Anambra State Homeland Security Bill 2025 into law, establishing the Agunechemba as a vigilante group in the state. The law banned t... Read More


Gunmen kill Chinese nationals, police inspector in Nigeria's South-east

Nigeria, April 6 -- Gunmen have killed two Chinese nationals in Uturu, a community in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria's South-east. The incident, PREMIUM TIMES gathered, happe... Read More


Court stops Abia govt from appointing new judges

Nigeria, April 3 -- A Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State, has restrained the Abia State Government from appointing new judges in the state. The order followed a suit filed by two female lawyer... Read More