Nigeria Army has sanctioned the promotion of 5,000 soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East and others involved in other operations, as part of steps to boost their morale. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, made this public on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the 2015 Chief of Army […]
Continue ReadingJustice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has declined the injunction by Senator Bukola Saraki to stop his arrest as ordered by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Code of Conduct Tribunal today ordered the Inspector General of Police to arrest and produce Senator Saraki in court Tuesday by 10 a.m. With the […]
Continue ReadingLt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, today rekindled the hope of Nigerians on the rescue of the Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram insurgents. Buratai gave the assurance while fielding questions from newsmen on the sideline of the Chief of Army Staff third quarter conference held at Army Headquarters, Abuja. Buratai said that the safe return of […]
Continue ReadingOlu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and one time minister, has, according to Channels TV, been kidnapped. The 76-year old one time minister was kidnapped from his Ilu Abo farm today. Mr. Falae, 76, was also Nigeria’s former minister of finance. Since his retirement from service, the former minister had […]
Continue Reading… Slates Metuh over empty boast By Nwaorgu Faustinus The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is spending his last days in office as Governor of Rivers State. The party was reacting to the statement credited to PDP National Publicity Secretary, […]
Continue ReadingThe Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), at the Good Shepherd House in Alausa, is reportedly on fire. According to reports, the third floor of the Good Shepherd House in Alausa, which houses office of the Director of Administration got gutted by fire. Men of the Lagos State Fire Service which is a stone throw […]
Continue ReadingNdem Nkem If you have never taken a trip to a foreign country or explored an unknown destination, what exactly are you waiting for? Going on a trip, vacation or just traveling around and discovering new places is one of the best things anyone can do for themselves. Not only does travelling broaden the mind, it […]
Continue ReadingThe Presidency has distanced itself from the current travails of Senate President, Bukola Saraki in the hands of Code of Conduct Bureau,CCB and the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, saying the courts have a duty to perform. The presidency stated that the speculation that CCB and CCT only act on external influence was unfounded. This […]
Continue ReadingMultiple explosions rocked Ajilari Railway cross of Gomari Airport ward of Maiduguri leaving scores of people dead and critically injured on Sunday. Ajilari cross is an outskirt of Maiduguri which has witnessed series of Boko Haram attacks including bombings in recent past. The explosions which was suspected to have been masterminded by suicide bombers occurred […]
Continue ReadingFeeling adventurous and have time 10 days to spare? Why not travel round Nigeria?! From the north to the south, the country is replete with beautiful and remarkable cities (some untouched by democracy, scandal or progress), rich history, ancient art, enthralling and age-caressed landscapes, delicious food, delightful cultures and fascinating, friendly people; all certain to make your trip a life […]
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