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Netherlands to return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The Netherlands will return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a significant step in the global movement to restore looted artefacts. According to a statement issued by the Dut... Read More


RCCG To tackle drug abuse, cultism, other vices in new initiative

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has unveiled a new initiative to tackle drug abuse and cultism among youths as part of its more extensive outreach programme, Light Up L... Read More


JUST IN: Two suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker escape from police custody

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukw... Read More


Two suspected killers of Anambra lawmaker escape from police custody

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Two suspected killers of Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra House of Assembly, have escaped from police custody in the state. The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukw... Read More


Obasanjo, Jonathan, Nigerian governors mourn Edwin Clark

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Two former Nigerian presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan,as well as some state governors in the country, have mourned a prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark. Mr Clark... Read More


Ondo Budget Criticism: Governor orders withdrawal of charges against lawyer

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the withdrawal of cybercrime charges filed against Wale Odusola, a lawyer for criticising the state's 2025 budget on Facebook. The... Read More


Premium Times' X Account Hacked

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- At about 3:00 GMT, our X account was hacked. We are currently reviewing how the hacker was able to bypass our Two-Factor Authentication to gain access. We are also working to gain... Read More


UCH Blackout: Minister orders power restoration in more areas amid resident doctors' strike

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has directed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to restore power to more sections of the University College Hospital (UCH),... Read More


Stakeholders assess health sector's progress under Tinubu after two years

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Almost two years into President Bola Tinubu's administration, stakeholders have assessed the government's progress in the health sector, highlighting key achievements and ongoing c... Read More


Women's group expands cancer prevention and Care efforts to Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The African Women's Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA), a women's advocacy group, has launched operations in Nigeria to strengthen the fight against cancer. Founded over two dec... Read More