Nigeria: UN Donates $6m for Borno Flood Victims

United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, yesterday announced the sum of $6 million from the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund to support flood victims in Borno… Read more »

Nigeria: Group Donates N20m to Borno Flood Victims, 10m for Research

Dr. Sa'id Alkali Kori, the founder of Thinklab Group Limited, has donated 20 million Naira to the Borno State Government to support the relief efforts for the recent flood disaster… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Neutralise Suspected Armed Robber in Kaduna

The Police Command in Kadauna State said its operatives have detained one suspected kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers, and neutralised one in Kaduna. Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Nab Notorious Militant Kingpin, Rescue Kidnapped Victims in Plateau

The Nigerian Army said its troops have captured a wanted terrorist kingpin, Husseini Usman, in Ganawuri village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau, and rescued kidnapped… Read more »

Nigeria: Reps Minority Caucus Saddened Over Rampaging Floods in Nigeria

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods that have ravaged several major cities across Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Flood - We're Still Trapped, Can't Access Work, Business Places - Victims

Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno State, have expressed concern over the devastating flood that ravaged many communities in the state, saying that many were trapped and… Read more »

Nigeria: Flood Displaces Thousands in Maiduguri, Cuts Off 12 Yobe Council Areas From State Capital

Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno state capital and parts of Jere local government area are now stranded and displaced following the collapse of the dyke and overflow of… Read more »

West Africa: Flood Displaces 950,000 People, Children in Nigeria, Mali and Niger

AS torrential rains continue to wreak havoc, Save the Children International, SCI, Friday, reported that the flood has displaced 950,000 people, mostly children in Nigeria, Mali… Read more »

Nigeria: Herders/Farmers Clashes - I'm Ready to Support FG Find Lasting Solution - Emir Sanusi

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has on Tuesday, expressed his readiness to extend hand of help and support to the Federal government to find a lasting solution to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Capable of Containing Banditry Like Insurgency - NDLEA Boss, Marwa

Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the Nigerian military was well placed and capable of containing banditry like they… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity - FG Directs Minister, Defence Chiefs to Move to Sokoto

The Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of… Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Debunks Killing of 150 Kidnap Persons By Terrorists in Sokoto

The Defence headquarters has said that the two MRAPS (Mines Resistant Armored Personnel Carriers) displayed by terrorists in a video in Zamfara state, were demobilized by troops… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Neutralizes Notorious Terrorist Kingpin, 5 Others in Kaduna, Recovers Arms, Ammunition

Special Forces of the Nigerian Airforce from the 413 Force Protection Group on Saturday, engaged a notorious and wanted terrorist kingpin and five members of his gang in a shootout… Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity, Rising Costs Push 31m Nigerians Into Acute Food Shortage, Study Says

More than 31.8 million Nigerians are acutely short of food due to security challenges and the removal of fuel subsidies, the government said on Tuesday, citing a study by several… Read more »

Nigeria: NAF Aircraft Strikes Terrorists in Kaduna, Zamfara

...Destroy illegal refining sites in Rivers, Imo States Read more »

Nigeria: Troops Neutralise Terrorist, Recover Weapons in Kaduna

Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army on clearance operations in Sabon Birni, Dogon Dawa, Maidaro, Ngede Alpha, and Rafin Kaji areas in Kaduna State have neutralised a bandit and… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribute to General Babangida (Retd) At 83, By Dele Sobowale

"Truth shall make you free; but, first, it shall make you miserable" - Anonymous, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 253. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnapping of Medical Students Severe Setback, Fmoh Laments

***Demands immediate, unconditional release of abductees Read more »

Nigeria: Youths Indispensable Partners in Achieving National Security - IG

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has pledged to protect rights, promote welfare and provide opportunities for the growth and development of Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: How Ohanaeze Stopped Igbo's Participation in #endbadgovernance Protests - Chekwas Okorie

'We did not count bodies. We didn't count looted shops. Read more »

Nigeria: Why the North Is Angry, Joined #endbadgovernance Protests

... NEF spokesman explains northerners' participation after shunning #EndSARS protest under Buhari in 2020 Read more »

Nigeria: President's Speech - A Call for Urgent and Effective Action

DEAR President Bola Tinubu, I write in response to your speech to the nation after many Nigerians took to the street on August 1 protesting against bad governance. The notice of… Read more »

Nigeria: Protests - Why Tinubu Is Targeted

The primary theme of the August 2024 protests is #EndBadGovernment. Other sub-themes are #EndHunger and #EndHardship. Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Guber - Govt, APC War Over Alleged Violent Protests Plot

...PDP carpets Oshiomhole on TV comments Read more »

Nigeria: Steer Clear of Our Internal Issues, FG Warns Foreign Powers

The Federal Government yesterday warned foreign countries to steer clear of the nation's internal affairs. Read more »