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Bauchi APC caucus divided over Gov Bala Mohammed's possible defection, constitutes committee

Nigeria, April 9 -- The Bauchi State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with internal divisions over moves to bring the state governor, Bala Mohammed, into the party, exposing ... Read More


Last surviving child of 48th Ooni of Ife dies at 102

Nigeria, April 9 -- The last surviving child of the 48th Ooni of Ife, Alhaja (Princess) Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo (nee Ademiluyi), has died at the age of 102. Her passing, which occurred peacefully ... Read More


'No one touched him except me; I slapped him twice, ' - Burna Boy gives account of altercation with DJ Tunez

Nigeria, April 9 -- Grammy-winning singer Damini "Burna Boy" Ogulu has broken his silence days after a physical altercation with disc jockey Michael "DJ Tunez" Adeyinka. PREMIUM TIMES reported that t... Read More


WHO condemns killing of health workers in Ethiopia, calls for investigation

Nigeria, April 9 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has condemned the killing of health workers in Amhara region of Ethiopia. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, WHO Dir... Read More


Two UNIJOS students killed in Jos unrest - Official

Nigeria, April 9 -- The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Tanko Ishaya, has confirmed that two students of the institution were killed during the recent violence in Jos North Local Go... Read More


BREAKING: Defence Headquarters confirms attack on Borno military formation

Nigeria, April 9 -- The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the midnight terror attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. This confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued by ... Read More


UPDATED: Defence Headquarters confirms attack on Borno military formation

Nigeria, April 9 -- The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed a midnight terror attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. This confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued by de... Read More


Defence Headquarters confirms attack on Borno military formation

Nigeria, April 9 -- The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the midnight terror attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. This confirmation was disclosed in a statement issued by ... Read More


CBN, Polaris Bank refute liquidation rumors

Nigeria, April 9 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Polaris Bank have refuted claim that Polaris Bank is undergoing a liquidation process after failing to meet CBN's recapitalisation requirement... Read More


After weeks of calm, terrorists kill scores in Niger communities

Nigeria, April 9 -- At least 60 people, including more than 40 security operatives, have been reportedly killed in coordinated attacks on communities in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger Stat... Read More