Nigeria: Thousands Flee to Niger Republic
Updated: Mon 20 May, 06:44 am
Thousands of people have fled the border towns of Borno and Yobe states into Niger Republic to avoid being caught up in military operation aimed at rooting out insurgents from these areas. read more »
Gunmen Kill Secretary of Christian Body
Updated: Thu 16 May, 07:02 am
The Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno State, Reverend Faye Pama Musa was shot dead in his house by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect. read more »
Storm Clouds Gather Over Nigerian Author's Burial
Updated: Mon 20 May, 09:28 am
The remains of Chinua Achebe is expected to be flown into the country for burial rites, amid a family squabble over the level of government involvement in the proceedings. Achebe died on March 21, … read more »
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Former South African President Thabo Mbeki, main co-founder of the African Union and current leading continental conflict resolver and peacemaker received his award of Media Trust ... Read more »
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The Nigerian Senate has unanimously approved the state of emergency declared by President Goodluck Jonathan in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. Read more »
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Nigeria's media has reported that U.S. President Barack Obama will visit the continent for the second time in his presidency - but will not visit Nigeria "due to security ... Read more »
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Heavy rainstorm has destroyed over seventy structures in Tandama village in Katsina and Adamawa State. Read more »
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The Nigerian Defence Headquarters say that 120 suspected terrorists have been arrested in Maiduguri during the burial of one of their commanders. Read more »
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Chairman of Presidential Committee on Dialogue with Boko Haram has expressed the readiness of the committee to meet with the sect in any country in the world to ensure peaceful ... Read more »
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HKN boss and pop star Davido has announced plans to build affordable schools across the country. Read more »
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The death toll of policemen killed in Nasarawa State has risen following the discovery of 25 bodies in a mass grave in an unnamed village in the state. Read more »
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Award-winning artist, D'banj, has been appointed the first music ambassador of Bank of Industry Read more »
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Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg joined by other African megastars electrified music fans at the MTV Africa All Stars Read more »
