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May 18, 2013

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 [...]

I collected N4.2m from two women for ‘miracle babies’–Midwife

The search for the fruit of the womb has driven many women to take extreme steps. When women are unable to conceive and bear children, the huge psychological toll makes [...]

I paid N2,700.000 for triplets, says victim of baby factory

A baby delivery syndicate was recently unearthed by the Police and a key suspect arrested and paraded in Lagos, alongside two other women who were believed to have paid certain [...]

Anti-smoking Bill: Stakeholders Caution Lawmakers

PRO-TOBACCO campaigners and labour groups have urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to exercise caution in its debate on a bill banning cigarette smoking in schools, hotels, bars, nightclubs [...]

N58.9 Trillion Oil Deal: HEDA Urges Human Rights Commission to Investigate Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke and Shell Petroleum

By SaharaReporters, New York HEDA, the Human And Environmental Development Agenda, has called on the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate the claim by five oil producing communities in [...]

Group calls for national state of emergency

The Afenifere Renewal group, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has urged the Federal Government to declare a “state of national emergency” instead of the one recently declared by the presidency in [...]

Delta Council Chairman In Physical Brawl With Scribe In Hotel Over N73 Million Largesse

By SaharaReporters, New York The transition committee chairman of Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, Anthony Oviri Uto, yesterday engaged the council’s secretary, Henry Tafri, in a physical [...]

May 17, 2013
Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh

Peace Must Never Be Accepted On Boko Haram’s Term – Anglican Primate

The Anglican Primate, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh has urged the federal government’s committee on dialogue and amnesty for Boko Haram not to accept peace on Boko Haram’s terms as he [...]

Nigeria Police "Repel" Hoodlums Attack In Daura, Katsina State

By SaharaReporters, New York There are conflicting reports emanating from Daura, Katsina State, about the overnight confrontation there between security forces and Boko Haram sect members, with the latest saying [...]

JAMB releases withheld results, begins CBT

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally released the results of candidates whose results were initially withheld over non-biometric verification even as 91, 610 candidates will commence the [...]

State Of Emergency: Military Bombards Boko Haram Camps

THE aerial bombardment, involving jets and helicopter gunships, targeted at Boko Haram terrorist training camps in the southern and northern parts of Borno State, continued Friday with unconfirmed number of [...]

Fears Over Influx Of Foreigners Into Benue, Abia

THE influx of people suspected to be foreigners into Makurdi and other parts of Benue State in the wake of the security challenges tormenting the country is generating a lot [...]

Traders send SOS to Amaechi over N500,000 fee for market stores

TRADERS at the New Layout market in Port Harcourt have appealed to Governor Chibuike Amaechi to reduce the five hundred thousand naira fee they were being asked to pay to [...]

Ashiru Lists Condition For Suspension Of State Of Emergency

• Defends Government’s Action • Explains Jonathan’s Visit To South Africa THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would suspend the state [...]

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