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Ramadan series (5): Fatimah (MABPWH), beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), By Murtadha Gusau

Nigeria, March 6 -- In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and... Read More


Bandits attack repentant mates, kill three vigilantes in Jigawa

Nigeria, March 6 -- Three vigilante members were reported killed and another injured by bandits in an attack on Wednesday in the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Residents said the assai... Read More


How Tobi Amusan mastered balancing school with sports - Mother

Nigeria, March 6 -- Excelling in academics while thriving in professional sports is a rare feat, but Tobi Amusan, the world record-holding hurdler, has managed to do both seamlessly. Many athletes st... Read More


Alleged assault: Abeokuta Magistrate court adjourns Portable's case

Nigeria, March 6 -- An Abeokuta Magistrate's Court in Ogun State has adjourned the assault case against controversial singer Habeeb 'Portable' Okikiola. On 20 February, PREMIUM TIMES reported that th... Read More


Premiere Academy's lawsuit: Advocacy under siege or defamation redefined?, By Dooshima Charles

Nigeria, March 6 -- The N500 million defamation suit filed by Premiere Academy against Mr Lemmy Ughegbe, a journalist and relentless advocate for child and gender rights, raises concerns about the gro... Read More


Kaduna Catholic priest killed day after kidnap

Nigeria, March 6 -- The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Kaduna has confirmed the killing of a priest, Sylvester Okechukwu, a day after he was kidnapped. Mr Okechukwu, a reverend father, was the past... Read More


EeZee Tee: Mercy Chinwo sues VDM N1.1 billion over alleged defamatory statements

Nigeria, March 6 -- Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). She is filing a lawsuit demanding N1.1 billion in... Read More


FEC approves N10.3 billion for HIV drugs, diabetes kits, other medical supplies

Nigeria, March 6 -- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts of N10.3 billion for the procurement of essential medical supplies, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV treatment, dia... Read More


Sanwo-Olu presents certificate of approval to First Bank for construction of eco-friendly headquarters

Nigeria, March 6 -- The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday presented a certificate of approval to FirstBank ahead of the construction of its eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atl... Read More


Ex-immigration officer arrested in Abuja at point of delivering arms to bandits - Police

Nigeria, March 6 -- The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, said they have arrested a dismissed immigration officer while he was trying to deliver firearms to bandits operating in th... Read More