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Formerly banished widow accused of witchcraft secures new apartment

A widow in Anambra State, who recently returned to her community after she was banished for allegedly being a witch, has gotten a new apartment. The woman, Nneka Uzor, a 54-year-old mother of two, was banished by her three brothers...

Rangers halt Doma United’s unbeaten run as Katsina United settle for draw with nine men in Ilorin

The Nigerian Premier Football League resumed on Saturday, with an unexpected turn of events as Rangers secured a surprising victory over Doma United at the Pantami Stadium. Enugu Rangers dealt Doma United their first home defeat in 20 games, courtesy...

German Envoy Acknowledges Nigerians’ Fondness for Fish

“What I like, what I share is Nigerians’ love for fish,” she told PREMIUM TIMES in an exclusive interview. The post I share Nigerians’ love for fish – German Envoy appeared first on NewslodgeNigeria.

Boko Haram Causes Destruction of 330KVA Power Towers in Yobe

The police command in Yobe, say suspected Boko Haram insurgents have destroyed two 330 KVA power transmission towers in the state, plunging residents of Borno and Yobe into darkness. Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson for the command, said this when he...

Taraba Assembly approves legislation to resolve 28-year-old chieftaincy dispute

The Taraba State House of Assembly on Thursday, passed a bill aimed at ending a 28 years tussle over a traditional stool in Takum Local Government Area of the state. Titled “Establishment of One Rotational 1st Class Chief and Three...

Libya narrowly defeats Nigeria’s D’Tigers

The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers put up a spirited display Friday night in their opening game of the FIBA Afrobasket 2025 qualifiers but lost 82-89 to Libya. There was uncertainty over the participation of D’Tigers before a last...

Two people charged for alleged conspiracy to kidnap governor’s brother by police

The police in Bayelsa State, on Friday, arraigned two suspects in a Kaima High Court sitting in Yenagoa over alleged conspiracy and attempt to kidnap Ebi Ayama, who is a brother to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State. The two...

Katsina State Government Addresses Resurgence of Banditry in Eight Local Government Areas

Katsina State Government has reacted to the resurgence of banditry in eight local government areas of the state, saying it was a desperate move by the criminals who have been under intense pressure. The state Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal, said...

Military in Nigeria kills 286 terrorists and frees 122 hostages

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says troops eliminated no fewer than 286 terrorists, apprehended 244 others, and rescued 122 kidnapped hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the last week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, made...

The Nigerian Army addresses disease outbreak at Kaduna referral hospital

The Nigerian Army says there is no cause for residents to panic over a suspected outbreak of Lassa fever at the Army Referral Hospital, 44 (NARHK) in Kaduna state. PREMIUM TIMES reported how the outbreak killed three health workers and...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...