Former Argentine dictator dies in prison
Former Argentine military leader Jorge Rafael Videla has died aged 87 while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity. He is reported to have died from natural causes in [...]
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May 19, 2013
Some Nigerians richer than the nation – Bishop Onuoha
Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Okigwe South, Rt. Rev. David Onuoha, has expressed worry over what he termed “the serious threat corruption is posing to our corporate existence as [...]
Fake professor, others arrested for operating illegal varsity
THE Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission and the National University Commission on Friday arrested the proprietor of Richmond Open University, Enugu, “Professor” Mazi Chris Okoro for allegedly [...]
May 18, 2013
Lorry crushes FRSC official in Imo
A female official (names withheld) of Imo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, was, at the weekend, crushed by a tipper lorry, just as Governor Rochas Okorocha [...]
Troops Crack Down On Terrorists’ Attempt To Infiltrate Maiduguri
The Special Forces deployed to rid the nation of any act of terrorism that has been rocking the northern region of the country has apprehended 65 persons confirmed to be [...]
Years After Graduation, UNN Doctors Still Denied Professional Certificates By Their Institution
By SaharaReporters, New York Years after graduating from the College of Medicine of the University of Nigeria, the 2008/2009 batch of doctors can hardly call themselves doctors, as the University [...]
Nigerian army imposes curfew in Maiduguri
Nigeria’s military has imposed a 24-hour curfew in parts of the north-eastern city of Maiduguri as its offensive against militants continues. Read full story on author website »
Woman seeks divorce for lack of s*xual satisfaction by husband
A former airline cashier, Mrs Grace Oguche, pleaded with an Agege Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Lagos to dissolve her seven-year old marriage to her husband, Mr Maxwell Madu, over his [...]
Somaliland marks 22 years of independence
Region that broke away from Somalia in 1991 is still waiting for international recognition. Read full story on author website »
I have the strongest support from the South-East – President Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday poured words of gratitude to the people of the South-East region of the country, saying that no other zone had equalled the zone in terms [...]
75 Heads of State, 450 journalists to attend AU summit
The African Union Commission (AUC) says 75 Heads of States and Governments from AU member state are expected to attend the 21st African Union Summit. Read full story on author [...]
JTF Imposes 24-Hour Curfew In Parts Of Maiduguri Metropolis
In order to sustain special operations in the face of the recent Boko Haram attack in some areas in the Maiduguri metropolis, the Military Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno [...]
President Jonathan promises free trade zone for South East
President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to establish a free trade zone in the South East to boost economic activities in the area. Jonathan made the promise at the ground-breaking ceremony [...]
Nigeria sets curfew in Boko Haram stronghold
Residents of Maiduguri ordered to stay indoors as military launches strikes against armed group in the north. Read full story on author website »
Northern Governors support state of emergency rule in 3 states
The Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) on Saturday in Minna said it was in support of the state of emergency rule imposed on Borno, Yobe and Adamawa in the North-East. [...]
Nigeria army imposes curfew in Maiduguri
Nigeria’s military has imposed a 24-hour curfew in parts of the north-eastern city of Maiduguri as it presses its offensive against militants. Read full story on author website »
Residents flee after air raids on Boko Haram
Residents of an insurgent stronghold in northeast Nigeria fled their homes Saturday as military fighter jets and helicopters carried out heavy air strikes on Boko Haram Islamist camps. Read full [...]
Tunisia bans Salafist group’s meeting
Interior ministry says annual congress would be in violation of law and represents threat to public order. Read full story on author website »
Nigerian warplanes strike ‘Boko Haram camps’
Troops shell rebel targets with jets and helicopters as offensive following declaration of state of emergency continues. Read full story on author website »
John Kerry urges Nigeria army ‘restraint’
… of “gross human rights violations” by the Nigerian military. This week Nigeria launched its biggest offensive since the Boko Haram group began… Read full story on author website »
ICPC to install free toll line for information on corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it is planning to install free toll line for Nigerians to report corrupt cases. Read full story on author [...]
I did not meet APGA chairman in my bedroom – Patience Jonathan
by Akan Ido Dame Patience Jonathan has denied any involvement in the leadership crisis engulfing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The first lady denied backing the factional chairman of [...]
Police to quiz River Speaker, COS over plot to assassinate Amaechi
RIVERS state Police Commissioner, Mr Mbu Joseph Mbu has said he would invite the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr Otelemaba Amachree and the Chief of Staff, Government [...]
Herdsmen’s invasion: Benue communities seek marine surveillance
The communities that are continuously attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State, yesterday called on the federal government to introduce marine surveillance on the border villages of River Benue [...]
Nigeria must remain united - Rev. Jesse Jackson, Clark, Yakassai
Former American presidential candidate and civil rights activist, Rev Jesse Jackson yesterday described Nigeria as a country having all the potentials to emerge as future global economic power bloc appealing [...]
Boko Haram members may face war crimes charges – United Nations
Members of Boko Haram and other extremist groups in Nigeria could face war crimes charges for deliberate acts leading to ethnic and religious cleansing, the United Nations has said. Rupert [...]
Sad: 5 policemen and 6 civilians killed by protesting youths in Benue
by Rachel Ogbu bigstory Five policemen and six civilians were killed when youths in Otukpo, Benue state started a protest against the citing of a private university by the Senate [...]
Nigeria spends $45m on Mali peace, security
In the ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability to Mali, the federal government of Nigeria has spent forty five million dollars as its own contribution apart from other forms [...]
South Sudan town ‘trashed by army’
UN says town of Pibor has been destroyed, between fighting and looting, by rebels and army soldiers alike. Read full story on author website »
Somaliland hopes for independence
Citizens and leaders in the autonomous region of Somalia say they are historically and politically a separate country. Read full story on author website »
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