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Nigerian govt denies US Congress' claim of Christian persecution

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The Nigerian government has said it does not have an official policy that permits religious violence or targeted attacks against a religious group. In a statement issued on Tuesda... Read More


Lucky Man? Tunji Disu appointed Inspector General of Police 48 days to retirement

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- On 24 February, President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned on Tuesday. Mr Disu was promoted ... Read More


Osimhen warns Juventus ahead of Champions League clash

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Victor Osimhen is not mincing words. On the eve of Galatasaray's decisive UEFA Champions League trip to Turin, the Nigerian striker has thrown down a bold challenge to Juventus, br... Read More


Eno threatens to sack village heads over vandalism of public infrastructure

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has unveiled a new measure to tackle vandalism of public infrastructure, warning that village heads risk losing official recognition if governmen... Read More


Peter Obi, Oyegun escape attack as gunmen invade ADC rally in Edo

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi and a top figure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), John Oyegun, on Tuesday escaped an attack by hoodlums in Ben... Read More


Lecturer warns Akwa Ibom of underestimating Cross River's 'calculated' strategy

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- A communication scholar, Udeme Nana, has warned that Akwa Ibom State may be underestimating what he described as Cross River State's "calculated" strategy in the renewed dispute ov... Read More


Nollywood actor Okemesi is dead

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Nollywood comic actor and content creator Bamidele 'Okemesi' Oluwatope is dead. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Okemesi fell into a coma following complications from medicatio... Read More


Aviation union praises FAAN boss over handling of MMIA fire incident

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- The President of the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), Bunmi Gindeh, a captain, has credited decisive leadership and swift emergency response for preve... Read More


EFCC arraigns former railway managing director for alleged $385,000, N165m money laundering

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Edetanle, over allegations that... Read More


Nollywood actor Ray Emordi dumps acting for music

Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has announced his decision to step away from acting to pursue a full-time music career. The 35-year-old actor, who rose to prominence through roles in s... Read More