Two separate bomb attacks were reported in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, this morning. One of the blasts occurred near a mosque in Suleimanti area behind the Central Bank of Nigeria while the other was targeted at a residence behind an Internally Displaced People’s camp known as Bakassi, killing all 18 members of the family. […]
Continue ReadingThe governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has described the money meant to buy arms to fight Boko Haram but which went into private pockets “is blood money”. Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), is currently undergoing trial for diverting security funds meant to equip the military to fight the Boko Haram sect in […]
Continue Reading“How was Christmas?” “It’s come and gone. Life goes on. We thank God for the gift of life.” “Life will always go on.” “But without life, we can’t have hope.” “Without hope, life has no meaning.” “I am still in a Christmas mood though. I get a chance to rest a lot during holidays” “Where […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian army was able to repel an attack on Sunday by suspected Boko Haram fighters on a village near Maiduguri, Borno State capital, this is as revealed by residents and military sources. The success of the military in this regard was not without any casualty, as seven people reportedly died in the battle. It […]
Continue ReadingNot less than 14 have been reported dead and several others injured as Boko Haram gunmen attacked a village in northeastern Nigeria, on Christmas Day.The terrorists invaded Kimba village in Borno state around 10:00pm on Friday, opening fire on residents and torching their homes. “The gunmen killed 14 people and burnt the whole village before […]
Continue ReadingNIGERIA- There was pandemonium in Lagos on Boxing Day, when an armed policeman killed three football fans before killing himself. The sad incident occured at a viewing centre in Ketu, a bustling region in Lagos State. Eye- witnesses, relate that an argument ensued between the policeman and the football fans during the English Premiership match between […]
Continue ReadingGovernor Fayose, has urged Nigerians to “pray specially for President Mohammadu Buhari”, saying the president needs God to give him the needed wisdom to be able to find solution to the country’s economic and security problems. The governor also challenged Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, to relocate to Sambisa in Borno state, or […]
Continue ReadingChief Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria has said everybody in Nigeria must stop squandering the nation’s commonwealth and be ready for sacrifice in the coming year. Obasanjo, spoke on Friday in his Christmas message to Nigerians, just after a church service in Abeokuta, Ogun state, stating that the government had prepared the minds […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has revealed the reduction of fuel price from N87 to N85 per litre, while announcing that fuel subsidy has been scrapped. The change in price as revealed by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, will take effect from January 1, 2016. He revealed this in the Port Hacourt […]
Continue ReadingLieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, has assured residents of Boko Haram stronghold that 2016 will be a more peaceful year for them because Boko Haram “can no longer coordinate any attacks”. He gave the assurance on Thursday after his operational visits to troops in parts of Borno and Yobe states. He said […]
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