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Local militia in Adamawa State have driven Boko Haram militants out of Mubi, a key town in the northeast state, nearly two weeks after the town fell to the insurgents, the state governor and residents said Thursday. A spokesperson to Governor Bala Ngilari told PREMIUM TIMES Thursday that Mubi is now “quite different from what it used to be”. He said local vigilante, popularly called Civilian JTF, launched a daring night time attack on Boko Haram insurgents in Mubi and drove them out of town between Wednesday and Thursday. The government said the operation received some support from the military. The Defence Headquarters could not confirm the operation. Spokesperson, Chris Olukolade, could not be reached. A military official, however, told PREMIUM TIMES the operation was not as “conclusive as claimed”. But the Adamawa State government said the operation was successful and that Mubi is now free of Boko Haram. “His Excellency, Governor Bala Ngilari, has confirmed t...

Residents of 20, Oshinfowokan Street, Ehin-Iga area of Itire, Surulere, Lagos, western Nigeria, witnessed horror in the wee hours of Sunday when a dry cleaner, Sunday Mitten, went beserk, stabbed one of his neighbours to death and wounded others. His wife narrowly escaped death as she was also stabbed twice. She is now receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. P.M.NEWS   gathered that Mitten, who hails from Cross River State, southern Nigeria, stabbed Sunday George seven times in the chest and stomach. And the victim died before help could reach him. Two other stabbed neigbours are also receiving treatment at undisclosed hospitals following injuries they sustained during the incident. Eyewitness account said Mitten, who occupies a room apartment at the boy’s quarters of the building, suddenly woke up at about 1:30a.m. on Sunday, stripped himself naked and attempted to move out of his room. His wife who tried to stop him was stabbed twice, but esc...

One of the young girls, covered in an animal skin, cries after being circumcised. The practice was outlawed three years ago These pictures show frightened girls lined up before villagers in Kenya to be circumcised - even though the brutal practice is now illegal in the country. But in many African tribes, traditions are more important than laws and circumcision is considered a rite of passage that marks their transition into womanhood so they can marry.  Reuters photographer Siegfried Modola captured this ceremony in rural Kenya for four teenage girls of the Pokot tribe, in Baringo County.  Draped in animal skin and covered in white paint, the girls squat over large stones in the remote village after being circumcised - a life-threatening custom banned in the country three years ago. Frightened: Four young Pokot girls stand outside one of the girl's homes just before the beginning of their circumcision ceremony Adorned: After the ceremony, the ...

Every town, city and state strive to make life worth living and comfortable through the creation of exciting spots like hotels, restaurants, bars,cinemas, resorts, parks, schools, shopping malls, radio stations and many more. These spots are remarkable and known for something special. Here are 25 exciting new spots to see in Nigeria for a memorable experience: 1. Akwa Ibom International Stadium Photo Source: Ujoinme on  Panoramio Recently built and commissioned, Akwa Ibom International Stadium is the newest exciting sport destination in Nigeria. It is located in Uyo. The stadium has been nicknamed as “the Nest of Champions” and it features the top-notch facilities such as high-tech floodlights, security camera, bullet proof VVIP, 36 emergency exits, all natural grass, seating terrace and many more. The stadium is a huge capacity with an captivating atmosphere and magnificent architecture. 2. Ado Bayero mall, Kano Ado Bayero Mall is descr...