The Nigerian Army says it is investigating reports that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has either died or was seriously injured during a clash with a splinter group, the Islamic State in West African Province (Iswap).
Read More »Akeredolu lambasts Malami over comment on open grazing ban
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has lambasted the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami over comments on the resolution of the Southern Governors Forum to ban open grazing in their respective States.
Read More »Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau ‘badly wounded’ in rival fight with ISWAP militants
Nigerian Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been seriously wounded after trying to kill himself to avoid capture during clashes with rival Islamic State-allied jihadists in the north of the country, two intelligence sources said Thursday.
Read More »Gunmen kidnap 13 Passengers, kill driver in Nasarawa
Kidnappers have killed a driver identified as Adamu Usman and abducted 13 passengers along Shafa-Abakpa -Umaisha road in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Read More »Buhari’s son-in-law, 2 others declared wanted over ‘$65 million fraud’
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared Gimba Yau Kumo, a son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari, wanted over an alleged $65 million fraud.
Read More »NDLEA Arrests Ex-Vice Chairman Of Lagos Island with cocaine concealed in slippers
A notorious drug baron and former vice chairman of Lagos Island East local council development area, LCDA, Asekun Kehinde Sakiru, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos.
Read More »Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri set houses on fire
Boko Haram insurgents have set some houses on fire in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
Read More »COVID-19: Nationwide curfew not re-introduced ― Boss Mustapha
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, (PSC) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, has clarified misrepresentation in the briefing of the PSC on Monday.
Read More »Nigeria’s Celestial Church of Christ warns against spiritual perfumes
A man’s death from flames ignited by candles and perfumes during a prayer session has prompted a warning from one of Nigeria’s biggest churches.
Read More »Presidency confirms attack on Buhari’s Chief of Staff’s residence
The Nigerian presidency has confirmed an attempted break-in by burglars into the official residence of the president’s chief of staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.
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