[Premium Times] The Rivers State Police Command says it has arraigned 10 suspected pro-Biafra protesters arrested between Saturday and Monday. Source: Niger feed
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Abuja-Based Publishing House Cassava ...
[RFI] Cassava Republic Press, one of the continent’s prominent publishing houses, speaks to RFI about new books slated to come out this year, as well as their new UK launch. Emma Shercliff, the Abuja-based director, discusses why they are opening offices in Europe and the popularity of their electronic books (e-books). Source: Niger feed
AU Requests More Support to Eradicate...
[CAJ News] Lagos -THE Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) has called for increased international cooperation to eliminate the Boko Haram scourge. Source: Niger feed
'Kagame's Third Term Bid No...
[Guardian] RWANDA’S High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Stanislas Kamanzi, has assured the international community that the decision by President Paul Kagame to run for third term in 2017 will not threaten the country’s democracy. Source: Niger feed
Top Controversies That Rocked the Mus...
[Vanguard] 2015 was actually an eventful year filled with different twists, turns and controversies. The Nigerian music scene witnessed a myriad of controversies that made the headlines and got music pundits talking. From Seyi Shay to Timaya and Cynthia Morgan, these music stars experienced their own fair share of controversies that became subject matters on… Read More
Ipman Refutes Report On Purported Nat...
[This Day] The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Saturday debunked an alleged report that some of its members had threatened to embark on a nation-wide strike. Source: Niger feed
Wike Orders Arrest, Prosecution of Pr...
[This Day] Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies in the state to arrest and prosecute anybody involved in the pro-Biafra protest that rocked parts of the state on Friday. Source: Niger feed
When Chibok Girls' Parents Storm...
[This Day] The Bring BackOurGirls Campaigners may be disappointed that President Muhammadu Buhari has not fulfilled his promise to rescue the female students of Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State abducted by the Boko Haram sect on April 14, 2014?, but they are certainly not disappointed that the president agreed to meet with them during… Read More
Year of Chinua Achebe's 'A ...
[Fahamu] This is the year of ‘A Man of the People. 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Chinua Achebe’s fourth novel, the gripping satire. Source: Niger feed
The Military, 'Zaria Massacre�...
[Fahamu] At least 300 Shia sect members, and likely many more, were killed and hundreds more injured in December when the Nigerian army confronted the group in the north of the country. This deadly encounter reveals – once again – a country that is sleepwalking to a catastrophe. Source: Niger feed
After Dasuki Et Al Are Jailed, What N...
[Premium Times] The point is this: for the anti-corruption war to succeed, Buhari must be ready to take hard, unpopular decisions. He needs to think less as a politician, and more as a state builder. A president that hopes to change Nigeria must know that there is just one way to do it. Building strong… Read More
Ebonyi Records First Bird Flu Case
[Premium Times] The first case of Avian Influenza infection has been recorded in Ebonyi State. Source: Niger feed
Fayose Cautions Buhari Over Probe of ...
[Premium Times] Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari on his order for 18 military generals to be probed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over their alleged involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deal. Source: Niger feed
Nigeria's Interior Minister, Dam...
[Premium Times] Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, has been caught on tape using an officer of Nigeria’s secret police, the State Security Service, to clean his shoes in public. Source: Niger feed
Fayose Cautions On Probe of Military ...
[Daily Trust] Ado Ekiti -Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against the probe of former military chiefs over the $2.1 billion arms deal. Fayose, while reacting to the president’s order that some serving and retired military chiefs should be probed by the EFCC in a statement through his Special Assistant… Read More
Niger Council Poll Peaceful but Mar B...
[Independent (Lagos)] The Saturday local government council election for chairmen and councilors in all the 25 local government councils in Niger state was generally peaceful but not without pockets of violence basically due to insufficient electoral materials by the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC). Source: Niger feed