The scourge of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea can only be eradicated if the socio-economic and political environment in which piracy emerges as a viable activity is also addressed, ... Read more »
Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has reportedly been shot and deposed by members of his own sect. Read more »
Shell plans to sell at least four more oil blocs due to increasing theft of crude oil, oil spills, community challenges and its inability to renew the licenses of some of the ... Read more »
The Nigerian army has begun withdrawing peacekeeping troops from Mali. Read more »
There has been widespread reaction to the national electoral body's recognition of the All Progressive Congress, which some believe will be a strong contender against the ruling ... Read more »
At least 16 people have been killed by gunmen believed to be Fulani herdsmen in Nasarawa State. Read more »
The army has arrested 42 suspected Boko Haram militants in Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »
The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bamanga Tukur, has apologised for slamming five northern governors for visiting President Goodluck Jonathan on a ... Read more »
The national chairman of the People's Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has told five northern governors to show decorum and humility, and respect him. Read more »
The government has constituted a cabinet committee to accelerate the removal of Nigeria from the Financial Action Taskforce, the global watchdog on money laundering and ... Read more »
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