[Premium Times] The Nigerian Army has set up a court-martial to try cases of misconduct, indiscipline, among other misconducts that led to recent deadly attacks on Dalori and other Borno communities. Source: Niger feed
It's Impossible to Win Every Mat...
[Vanguard] Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has responded to critics who have been calling for his sack following the dismal performance of the national team at the 2016 African Nations Championship. Source: Niger feed
Seven States At 40
[Daily Trust] Seven of this country’s 36 states, together with the Federal Capital Territory [FCT], marked the 40th anniversary of their creation on Wednesday last week, February 3. Niger, Bauchi, Gongola [since renamed Adamawa], Benue, Imo, Ondo and Ogun states as well as FCT were created by General Murtala Mohammed in his unforgettable broadcast of… Read More
Buhari, African Leaders and the Loomi...
[Premium Times] The determination by Tanzania’s ruling party, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), to hold onto power in Zanzibar, no matter the cost, is approaching recklessness and threatens to open up a new front of violent conflict and extremism in Africa. The Zanzibar Electoral Commission has set a date of March 20th for the rerun… Read More
Court Renews Arrest Warrant On Ex-Mil...
[Premium Times] A Federal High Court in Lagos, Monday, dismissed an objection by Government Ekpemupolo (also known as Tompolo) to his arrest brought and renewed a warrant order it had earlier issued on the former militant leader. Source: Niger feed
Obasanjo Attacks Jonathan, PDP Again,...
[Premium Times] Despite efforts and assurances by the Federal Government that it would rescue the abducted Chobok girls alive, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised doubts on their possible return. Source: Niger feed
Boko Haram – Nigerian Military ...
[Premium Times] The Nigerian military has rejected an account of a meeting between the Senate leadership and military chiefs, as provided by the senate president’s office. Source: Niger feed
Navy Foils Hijack of Merchant Ship, R...
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy has foiled an attempt by suspected sea pirates to hijack and abduct 25 foreign nationals aboard a Maersk merchant ship carrying general cargo to Nigeria. Source: Niger feed
Amcon Takes Full Ownership of Aero, E...
[This Day] The assumption of full ownership of Aero Contractors, a premium airline in Nigeria, will not affect its flight operations, the Managing Director of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru has said following the full take over of the airline by AMCON. Also, forensic audit of the company, would be done… Read More
Women to Play Roles in Sustainable En...
[Guardian] Mrs Binta Bello, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, said experience overtime in energy and diverse sectors suggested that women had important roles to play in sustainable energy development. Source: Niger feed
Buhari Proceeds On One Week Vacation
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a short vacation from this Friday, February 5 to February 10, 2016. Source: Niger feed
Sararki Must Face Trial, Says Supreme...
[This Day] By Tobi Soniyi in Abuja The move by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to stop his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal for alleged false declaration of assets hit a brick wall on Friday as a full panel of ??Supreme Court led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed,… Read More
Kannywood Stars for La Workshop
[Daily Trust] Kano -Over eight prominent actors, actresses and movie directors from Kannywood, will be heading to Los Angeles, California, USA, this month to attend the Relativity Professional Development Workshop for creative professionals in the industry. Source: Niger feed
Police Recover 5 Camels, 111 Cows Fro...
[Daily Trust] Zaria -The Zaria area command of the police has recovered five camels, 111 cows and 12 sheep from rustlers in the Pambeguwa district of Kubau local government area of Kaduna State. Source: Niger feed
Buhari Begins Vacation, Osinbajo is A...
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a short vacation, his office announced Friday. Source: Niger feed
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
