NGF to FG: Review Anti-terrorism Strategies
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Friday implored the Federal Government to comprehensively review its present strategies for combating acts of terrorism in north-eastern Nigeria because the present methods are…
Abductors of Jonathan’s Cousin Demand N500m Ransom
Kidnappers of President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Chief Inengite Nitabai have contacted the family to demand a ransom of N500m. The septuagenarian was kidnapped on Sunday by 10 armed men who…
Nigeria is at war with Boko Haram — Okupe
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Doyin Okupe has described the Boko Haram Islamist sect as a very serious enemy of the state. The sect…
Nyako Adamawa Assembly Speaker, Escape Boko Haram’s Bullets
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamist sect almost felled Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Fintiri…
Adamawa: 32 Killed in Three Boko Haram Attacks
At least 32 people have been murdered in three separate attacks in northeastern state of Adamawa in Nigeria. According to authorities, the attacks, which included one on a theological college,…
Senate Commends EFCC 2013 Convictions
Senator Victor Lar, chairman of the Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the number of convictions it…
Falana’s Contempt Suit against IG Abubakar Stalled by Judge’s Absence
Hearing on the contempt of court charge filed by human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN) against Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mohammed Abubakar could not go on as planned today…
Fawehinmi’s Family Turns down Centenary Honour
Family of late Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi has asked to be left out of the list of centenary awardees to be honoured as part of activities celebrating…
NNPC Raises the Alarm over Campaign of Calumny
The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) on Thursday raised the red flag over what it termed an orchestrated campaign of calumny designed to tarnish the reputation of…
Jonathan Seeks Help in Combating Terrorism
President Goodluck Jonathan has urged heads of other countries to join forces with Nigeria in stamping out terrorism from the country, the continent, and the rest of the world. Speaking…