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FILE PHOTO: Nigerian soldiers accused of mutiny during a court martial session in 2015

Army ponders more court-martial to check indiscipline

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-.Gen. Kenneth Minimah, on Sunday said the Nigerian Army would continue to set up court-martial…

Jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala mismanaged ECA funds – FRC boss

Raymond Omachi, the acting chairman of Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has stated that the past administration led by Goodluck Jonathan…

NASS Crisis: Group defends Akande, says he’s a sincere leader

The Action Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has risen in stout defence of the former interim chairman of…

Wike pays 3 months arrears to pensioners

The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the Accountant General of the state to pay pensioners their three…

Boko Haram: Cleric condemns killing of innocent Nigerians

An Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, on Saturday described as “senseless” the killings going on in some parts of the…

Police confirm bombing of Redeemed Church

The Police in Yobe on Sunday confirmed the killing of six persons in a suicide bomb attack on a Redeemed…

Shehu of Borno urges more prayers against Boko Haram

Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Garbai, the Shehu of Borno, on Sunday urged Muslims to intensify prayers towards seeking divine intervention against…

Gunmen kill 30 in Zamfara

No fewer than 30 persons have been reported dead following fresh attacks by gunmen in Birnin-Magaji local government area of…

BREAKING: Suicide bomber kills five in Redeemed church in Yobe

A suicide bomber blew himself up on Sunday inside a church in the restive northeastern Nigerian city of Potiskum, killing…

Breaking: Suicide bomber kills 6 in Nigerian church

A suicide bomber killed six persons at a Redeemed church on the outskirts of Potiskum today. A Red Cross official…

Hollande ready to hold new summit on Boko Haram

YAOUNDE, (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Friday he is ready to organise a new summit of nations…

6 female suicide bombers kill dozens, death toll now 650

Scores of people have been killed in Zabarmari village, 10 kilometres from Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, north east Nigeria…

Lagos Speaker visits mother of six abandoned by hubby

Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday visited Mrs. Ruth Uche, the mother…

APC must lead by good example, says Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the ruling political party in the country, the All Progressives Congress must lead…

We’ll not tolerate injustice, political harassment of any Nigerian – Buhari warns

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration will ensure that all cases of political assassinations, intimidation and kidnappings are…

US is Nigeria’s best friend, says Amb. Entwistle

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle said on Saturday that the people of Nigeria have no better friend…

NFF sacks Stephen Keshi

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the termination of the appointment of Stephen Keshi as the Head Coach of…

FG will negotiate with Boko Haram from position of strength

Femi Adesina, the special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity has stated that the federal government will…

Gov. Obiano assures Anambra people on relocation of Boko Haram detainees

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has reassured that he is on top of the relocation of Boko Haram suspects to…

Emir Sanusi urges Muslims to be in tune with modernity

The Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Saturday urged Muslims in the North to adopt new approaches to…

JTF alerts public on new antics of kidnappers

The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, on Friday alerted the public on the new…

SSANU condemns FG over plans to sack staff school teachers in varsities

Jethro Ibileke/Warri The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has condemned in strong terms, the plan by the federal…

Ambode to assist mother with 3 sets of twins

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has directed that Mrs Ruth Uche, the mother of three sets of twins, be…

New Rivers CP launches anti-kidnapping campaign, gets Wike’s support

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Chris Ezike, the new Commissioner of Police, for Rivers has launched an anti-kidnapping and armed robbery campaign…

NLC vows to resist 50% salary reduction by Aregbesola

Jacob Adekomi, Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in Osun, said it would resist any attempt by State Government led…

Boko Haram: “We are open to negotiations” – FG

BBC (Nigeria) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest wave of killings by Boko Haram in Borno State, describing…

Nigerian armed forces will be well equipped, Buhari promises

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration will ensure that the Nigerian Armed Forces are well equipped to enable them…

Iceland parliament legalises blasphemy

The Parliament of Iceland legalized blasphemy in Stockholm on Friday. A member of the opposition Pirate Party described it as…

Police flee as robbers gun bread seller down

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A petty bread seller was on Thursday night shot dead in Benin, captial of Edo state, by gunmen…

Police say only 10 dead in Borno multiple blast

The Police in Borno on Friday confirmed the killing of at least 10 persons after Thursday’s multiple suicide attacks in…