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Nine states record over 10,000 IDPs in two months - NHRC

Nigeria, April 2 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said on Thursday that 10,884 people were displaced across nine states between January and February this year. This shows "a persistent ... Read More


Senior Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome enmeshed in another forgery mess

Nigeria, April 2 -- PREMIUM TIMES can report that a letter submitted by prominent Nigerian lawyer Mike Ozekhome to a London tribunal to claim ownership of a house in North London was fabricated, addin... Read More


'Why can't pastors lead protests, fight for Christians?- Portable reacts to Jos attacks

Nigeria, April 2 -- Nigerian street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has stirred fresh controversy after criticising Christian leaders over what he described as their muted respon... Read More


197 insurgents surrendered, 813 hostages rescued in March - Defence Headquarters

Nigeria, April 2 -- The Defence Headquarters has released data of its successes in March, detailing significant gains by the Nigerian Armed Forces across various frontlines. According to the figures ... Read More


Chelsea Football Club set for historic visit to Nigeria

Nigeria, April 2 -- English Premier League side Chelsea FC will visit Nigeria for the first time in their history this May, bringing their global fan engagement initiative, The Famous CFC, to Lagos. ... Read More


Slum2School, Google partner Broda Shaggi, Falz, others for children's AI folktale book

Nigeria, April 2 -- Slum2School Africa, in partnership with Google, has unveiled a culturally driven educational initiative titled "Stories from Our Home", described as a first-of-its-kind Nigerian fo... Read More


Gunmen kill another traditional ruler in Ebonyi

Nigeria, April 2 -- Gunmen have killed another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, Nigeria's South-east. The victim, Josephat Ikegwu, was shot dead by the attackers on Wednesday night. Mr Ikegwu is t... Read More


Court rejects request to suspend FCT senator from ADC, party's activities

Nigeria, April 2 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday rejected application to restrain the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, from participating in the ... Read More


Why I didn't release my medical report earlier - Blessing CEO speaks amid backlash

Nigeria, April 2 -- Self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing "Blessing CEO" Okoro has said she will release her cancer test results soon, addressing the controversy surrounding her appeal for finan... Read More


UNIJOS evacuates students from hostels as fear of fresh violence grips Jos

Nigeria, April 2 -- The University of Jos has ordered the immediate evacuation of students from its hostels following renewed violence in parts of Jos, the Plateau State capital. The directive, issue... Read More