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Police bust syndicate involved in international trafficking of women for prostitution

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The police in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east, have said they uncovered a suspected syndicate involved in transnational trafficking of women for prostitution and sexual exploitat... Read More


Police uncover N7.7 billion telecom fraud, arrest six suspects

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC) uncovered a large-scale cyber-enabled fraud involving the illegal diversion of a telecommunications compan... Read More


'She raised us alone ever since our father left' - Omije Ojumi's daughter opens up on family struggles

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Jomiloju, the first daughter of the late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, famed for her hit song "Omije Ojumi", delivered a moving tribute to her mother on Wednesday. PREMIUM TIMES ... Read More


Lagos airport temporary terminal nears completion - FAAN

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the temporary terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State, is nearing completion as part of e... Read More


ISWAP terrorists capture 13 soldiers, kill seven - Report

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Suspected members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have captured 13 soldiers, killing seven of them, including a commanding officer, in an ambush near Damasak in the M... Read More


Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped persons in Kaduna

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigerian security forces have rescued eight kidnapped persons during a joint operation in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Nigerian Army announced the breakthr... Read More


UCL Roundup: Osimhen, Lookman keep Nigerian hopes alive

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigerian footballers will remain firmly in the spotlight in Europe after a dramatic night of UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday confirmed the teams advancing to the knockout... Read More


Army facilitates return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Nigerian Army said its troops have facilitated the safe return of Nigerian refugees from the Republic of Cameroon to Borno State. The repatriation, according to a statement is... Read More


NHRC speaks on demolitions in Lagos, market closure in Anambra

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed grave concerns over recent demolitions in Lagos State and the closure of Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State. Tony Ojukw... Read More


NBA, Anti-Corruption Committee, ICPC, ACAN sign MoU on corruption

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Nigerian Bar Association, through its Anti-Corruption Committee (NBAA-CC), on Wednesday, signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)with the Independent Corrupt Practices and O... Read More