Nigerian Troops Pound Insurgents, Deploy Aerial and Land Raids in Mubi, Others
Hope of the nation winning the war against terror was raised Thursday evening as Defence Headquarters gave an upbeat update on the war on terror. In a tweet on its…
350 Nigerian Students Languish in Ukraine War Zones
Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday that no fewer than 350 Nigerian students are currently trapped in Ukraine’s crisis-torn regions of Donetsk and Lugansk. In efforts to secure and…
Jonathan Vows to Prosecute Terror Sponsors, Denies Travelling with Modu Sheriff
President Goodluck Jonathan has vowed to prosecute those found to be sponsors of Boko Haram which include Senator Modu Sheriff, if found guilty. The president made the clarification in a…
Judge Clears Pistorius of Murder, but Blade Runner May Still Get Jail
Oscar Pistorius has been found not guilty of murdering Reeva Steenkamp, however he still risks being jailed for culpable homicide. Judge Thokozile Masipa read her summation of the evidence Thursday…
Cup of Nations: Nigeria Can Still Qualify Despite Poor Run
Nigeria’s poor run continued with a 0-0 draw against South Africa in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday, but analysts have allayed the fears of Nigerians with the explanation…
Resign Now, Southern Leaders Tell Jega,; I Won’t Insists INEC Chair
For creating additional polling units in the country with more in the north and few in the south, Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has drawn the wrath of southern…
Gates Foundation Gives Nigeria, Others N8 Billion to Fight Ebola
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, noted for its global philanthropy especially in Africa, has pledged $50 million to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Liberia and Sierra Leone…
Jonathan Angry with Okupe over BringBackGoodluck2015 Campaign Signage
President Goodluck Jonathan is angry, very angry, and his anger is directed at his spokesman, Doyin Okupe, said to be the mastermind of what the president considered an insensitive campaign…
Jonathan in Chad, Lauds Nigeria ICT Sector
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Tuesday in Ndjamena called on all African countries to become more active participants in the digital revolution going on in the world. He said Nigeria would…
Military Say Obasanjo’s Injury Not Life-threatening, Repel Terrorists from Michika
Spokesperson for the Nigerian Military, Major General Chris Olukolade, has confirmed that Lt. Col. Adegboye Obasanjo, son to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, shot on Monday by members of the Boko…