The government's bid to lobby for Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to take over the helm of the world oil group has been halted after the tenure of incumbent Addullah ... Read more »
Cameroon's hit-and-miss record recently, with good performances followed immediately by bad, makes them an unpredictable opponent at the World Cup in Brazil, writes Nick Said for ... Read more »
Nigeria, United States, Britain and five other countries have set up an External Intelligence Response Unit to fast track the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the country. Read more »
Boko Haram militants responsible for the kidnap of 20 women have reportedly demanded 40 head of cattle as ransom for the release of each of them. Read more »
In a fresh twist to a longstanding row, Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso is accusing President Goodluck Jonathan of plotting to eliminate him. Read more »
At least 20 women have been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants near Chibok where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped two months ago. Read more »
Professor Dora Akunyili, former Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and former minister of Information, has died at the age of 59. Read more »
At least 19 people have been feared killed and several persons injured in Rim and Jol villages of Riyom local government area of Plateau State by unknown gunmen suspected to be ... Read more »
African nationals from the countries that will represent the continent at the upcoming World Cup are confident their teams, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Algeria will ... Read more »
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