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Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Biafran friend, Frederick Forsyth was MI6 agent

Frederick Forsyth, famous author of Day of the Jackal is set to blow his cover as a MI6 agent in…

Nigerian Army to adopt offensive disposition to Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, on Friday said that the Nigerian Military would adopt offensive disposition…
Security chiefs assure residents of protection of lives and property as the Supreme Court delivers judgment on the Kano governorship tussle

US Supported Boko Haram During Jonathan’s Administration – Tanko Yakasai

Alhaji Salihu Abubakar Tanko Yakasai ventured into politics in the early 50s, when he joined the defunct Northern Elements Progressive…
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

MEND not meeting to resume hostilities, says Tompolo

Eromosele Ebhomele Against fears that some former militants in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria could begin hostilities using the Movement…

France, China pledge military, economic cooperation with Nigeria

The French and Chinese governments on Friday pledged to extend the level of military and economic cooperation they have with…

Blame reckless Nigerian army not Leahy law, US Senator tells Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari’s criticism of the Leahy law in the United States which impedes the sale of sophisticated arms to…

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a predicted but controversial third consecutive term in office, according to official election results…

Prosecute TB Joshua’s SCOAN, we are behind you, ANC tells Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga The leadership of the Africa National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s ruling party has backed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode over…

All parties should embrace South Sudan peace agreements – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Friday in Abuja that Nigeria will continue to work in close collaboration with the African Union…

I didn’t say US is aiding Boko Haram, Buhari says

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that he stated that the United States and President Barack Obama is aiding Nigerian…

NLC To Saraki: Nigerians Want Explanations About N600b NASS Budget

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Thursday asked the leadership of the National Assembly to account for how…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserve rises to $30bn

LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose $30.69 billion by July 22, up 5.6 per cent from $29.03 billion…

South African Police beat Nigerian to Death

The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Ikechukwu Anyene, on Thursday, decried the killing of a Nigerian in Hillbrow,…

3,000 ghost police pensioners uncovered

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has discovered 3,000 ghost pensioners in the police pension scheme, the Director-General, Nellie Mayshak,…

Corruption is a crime against the people, says Olisa Metuh

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday urged the Federal Government to probe every corrupt politician…

Boko Haram plotting to bomb VIPs, not VPs residence, says Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, on Thursday said reports that…

Nigeria marks polio-free year, raises hope of global eradication

LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many…

Boko Haram planning to bomb my residence – Osinbajo

Nigeria Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo who has been visiting camps of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the North east as well…

NUC disowns Maryam Abacha American University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned that degrees obtained from Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Republic (MAAUN) are…

Global oil tanker association orders Buhari, NNPC to lift ban on 113 oil tankers

LONDON, (Reuters) – A ban on 113 oil tankers by Nigerian state oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) must…

US aiding Boko Haram, says Buhari

Washington (AFP) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned Washington on Wednesday that a US refusal to arm his troops because…

At least 29 dead in Gombe bomb blast

BAUCHI, (Reuters) – At least 29 people died and 60 were wounded in multiple bomb blasts at two bus stations…

I believe I will succeed, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said that he believes he would succeed despite the daunting task ahead of him, noting…

Twin suicide attacks kill at least 13 in Cameroon

YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – Two suicide bomb attacks killed at least 13 people in northern Cameroon on Wednesday, the president’s office…

BRICS Inaugurates New Development Bank

The New Development Bank (NDB) has opened in Shanghai to finance infrastructure projects, mainly in BRICS countries. BRICS countries namely,…

I’ll recover stolen oil money and prosecute culprits, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in the United States vowed that his administration would trace the accounts of individuals who stashed…

Boko Haram attack family house of Buratai, new army chief, kills 2

MAIDUGURI, (Reuters) – Suspected Boko Haram militants burned down houses, including the family home of Nigeria’s new army chief, in…
Ibrahim Lamorde, former EFCC Chairman is dead

Corrupt persons behind “Rented Protest” – EFCC

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja A rented crowd claiming to be representatives of civil society organizations under the aegis of Coalition of Civil…

Buhari lauds World Bank’s decision to use $2.1bn to rebuild Northeast

The World Bank has unfolded a package which would see it spending up to $2.1 billion in rebuilding the badly…

IGP promotes 3 officers killed in Damaturu checkpoint blast

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has approved post-humous promotion of the three officers that were killed when terrorists…
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