Borno Inaugurates Special Squad To Protect Farmers

Borno state Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, on Wednesday said his administration will do everything to make the state safe from insurgent attacks.

INEC has no power to sack me, says ex-Cross River REC

The mmediate past Cross River State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Frankland Briyia, on Wednesday, said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacked powers to unilaterally sack him.

Syrian rebels shoot down government warplane in northwest

Rebels shot down a Syrian warplane in the opposition stronghold of Idlib province on Wednesday as Russian-backed government forces closed in on a strategically important town, rebel sources and a war monitor.

BREAKING NEWS: Another pastor kidnapped in Kaduna, abductors give family 5 days ultimatum

Reverend Elisha Noma of Nagarta Baptist Church , Angwan Makiri, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen near Udawa, Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State.

Court fixes ruling date on Sowore detention order

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed August 8 to rule on an application by the Department of State Security Service (DSS) seeking an order to detain the convener of #RevolutionNow protests, Omoyele Sowore for 90 days pending the conclusion of its investigation.

Breaking News: Police confirm arrest of suspects plotting to bomb Oko prison

Edo State Commissioner of Police, Danmallam Abubakar, has confirmed arrest of some suspects plotting to attack Oko minimum security prison with explosives.

Buhari said: He remain committed to promoting a secure, peaceful in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari said that his administration will be committed to ensure security and peace in Nigeria. He stated this at the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 27, in Abuja, adding that his government was poised to resolve all humanitarian challenges facing the country.

Military Hunts Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest with Alpha Jets

Fighter jets of the Nigeria Air Force have bombed a Boko Haram hideout in Alafa area of Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing scores of terrorists and destroying their structures.

Nigeria: Buhari Meets ILO Boss, Promises More Jobs for Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday restated the commitment of his administration to creating jobs for the youthful population of Nigeria.

We’ll never give up our crowns, Ibadan Obas tell Olubadan

Elevated Obas in Ibadanland have denied the media reports that they have agreed to give up their crowns as a precondition for their being reintegrated as members of the Olubadan-in-Council, saying their crowns will forever remain theirs having been legally crowned in line with all known conditions.

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has asked the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to make policies that will not instigate the country’s break-up.

Malaysian senator drops proposed anti-seduction law after backlash

A Malaysian senator on Thursday apologised after proposing a sexual harassment law to protect men from being “seduced” by women into committing sexual crimes.

Senate seeks return to January-December budget cycle

The National Assembly is working towards the return of the Nigerian budget cycle to January to December, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, said on Tuesday.

British Prime Minister Names UK-Born Nigerian As Minister

The new British Prime Minister, Mr. Boris Johnson, has named Kemi Badenoch, a UK-born Nigerian, a minister in his cabinet.

India launches murder inquiry after teenager accusing BJP minister of rape is hurt in fatal lorry crash

India launches murder inquiry after teenager accusing BJP minister of rape is hurt in fatal lorry crash

Military Kills 10 ISWAP Fighters

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) based in Baga, Borno State, yesterday battled 30 fighters of the Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP), killing 10, including four suicide bombers. They, however, lost a soldier while five other soldiers were wounded.

Projecting into performance of Buhari’s ministers

With 13 immediate past ministers, 10 ex-governors, and six former lawmakers making it into the new Federal Executive Council of the Federation, there has been a cacophony of dissenting voices trailing the announcement.

SERAP urges governors to emulate Oyo Governor ‘Makinde’s open asset declaration’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 35 governors in Nigeria to emulate their Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, by openly declaring their assets like him.

Boko Haram: Buhari reacts to death of 60 mourners in Borno

President Muhammadu Buhari condemned the dastardly attack on a funeral procession in Borno State, which led to the death of over 60 mourners.

Bloody fight starts on UK cruise ship after ‘clown’ shows up

Passengers on a British cruise ship descended into a bloody mass brawl after someone in a clown costume showed up at a black-tie dinner on board, according to reports.