[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a short vacation, his office announced Friday. Source: Niger feed
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Rescued From Boko Haram, One Girl Han...
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Abuja -Almost a year after she was rescued from Boko Haram captivity by the Nigerian army, 16-year-old Zara John is still in love with one of the Islamic militants who abducted her. Source: Niger feed
National Under-17 Women Team Resumes ...
[Guardian] The national under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingoes, will return to camp on Sunday in preparation for the final qualifying stage for the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Source: Niger feed
Corruption Trial – Saraki '...
[Premium Times] The senate president, Bukola Saraki, has expressed disappointment with Friday’s Supreme Court judgment, which ruled that he should face corruption trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Source: Niger feed
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Ro...
[Guardian] Coal Source: Niger feed
Two Liberian Music Moguls Host Popula...
[Observer] The super family entertainment “My TV Africa” has in a major way recognized the talents of Liberian artists and celebrities alike. They did this by giving Liberian artists F Dot A Dot and Mr. Smith a chance to display it live on their network. Source: Niger feed
Chad – Boko Haram Mutliplies At...
[Cameroon Tribune] At least 14 people died in triple suicide bomb attacks in Guité and Mitériné last weekend. Source: Niger feed
Actor Olumide Bakare Battling With Lu...
[Guardian] Nollywood actor, Olumide Bakare, on Thursday pleaded with Nigerians to come to his aid as he battles lung and heart diseases. Source: Niger feed
Union Wants Clubs to Pay Outstanding ...
[Guardian] The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged indebted clubs in the leagues to clear their debts to players and coaches before the new season. Source: Niger feed
RMD, Zack Orji, Victor Olaotun Are &#...
[Guardian] Nollywood veterans Mofe-Damijo, Zark Orji and Victor Olaotun are featuring in a latest hilarious blockbuster entitled, “The Three Wise men,” produced by Opa Williams, ace filmmaker and comedy entrepreneur. Source: Niger feed
Should African Leaders Reconsider Dro...
[ISS] Drone strikes (or unmanned aerial vehicle strikes) have attracted significant media attention for their roles in the American-led invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in Pakistan. What has received less attention is the increasing frequency with which drone strikes have been carried out in Africa. Source: Niger feed
Naira Slides Further, Exchanges At N3...
[Vanguard] The Naira on Wednesday depreciated by 0.7 per cent at the parallel market, following the last minute payment of tuition fees abroad. The naira lost N2 to exchange at N307 to a dollar against N305 traded on Tuesday. Source: Niger feed
11 Persons Escape Death in Bristow He...
[Vanguard] Eleven persons on Wednesday escaped death after a Bristow 5B BJQ Helicopter enroute Lagos from an off- shore location in Port Harcourt ditched inside the Lagos lagoon. The helicopter was carrying nine passengers and two crew members on board when the incident happened. The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and… Read More
Man Arraigned for Impersonation in Go...
[Premium Times] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a suspected impersonator, Sabo Labaran, before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court. Source: Niger feed
My Wife Has Been Poisoning My Meals S...
[Vanguard] A middle-aged man, Prince Agina, on Wednesday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos State that his wife, Obianuju, has been poisoning his meals since 2008. The union which was consummated on Dec. 24, 2006 in Anambra had been blessed with three children. Obianuju was also accused of frequent fighting and infidelity by her… Read More
Abuja Seeks U.S. $3.5 Billion After O...
[East African] Nigeria is seeking $3.5 billion from the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to finance a shortfall in its 2016 national budget. Source: Niger feed