MAIDUGURI— In what appears to be total dominance of Borno State, Boko Haram terrorists, Monday night, invaded Jakana village in Konduga council area of the state, killing no fewer than 40 people including two policemen. The gunmen were said to have arrived the village around 10 pm in 21 Toyota Hilux vehicles and motorcycles, as…
Northern politicians opposed to the re‑election of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 have no power to stop him from running for a second term in office, former Petroleum Minister, a Professor Jubril Aminu, warned, yesterday.The former petroleum minister said while it was proper for people to hold their views in a democratic setting, it was…
ABUJA—THE Coordinating Minister for the economy and Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo –Iweala, yesterday disclosed that with the country’s election looming, the 2015 would be a tough and brutal year in maintaining a strong macroeconomic performance the country has recorded in recent times. Okonjo–Iweala, however, assured that she is determined to ensure that the country’s strong…
Diplomatic and bilateral ties which Nigeria had as a colony were mostly dominated by Britain.
Lord Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, have you seen what you have done? It is probable that you are burning somewhere in the hottest part of hell, but Hell should be glad with you that you left a part of hell on earth for some unfortunate people. Adam listened to Eve and see what became of…
A new report by the United States has described Nigeria as a country where corruption, official impunity, and gross human rights violations occur at will. The report described the human rights violations to include extra-judicial killings, rape, torture, mistreatment of detainees, destruction of property, violence against women, vigilante killings, child labour, forced and bonded labour,…
AGAINST rising insurgent activities in the North-East, President Goodluck Jonathan, on Sunday, assured that the country will be liberated from its present challenges, as he pointed out that other nations went through even worse situations in their history. Speaking at an interdenominational service to round off the Centenary celebration of the country, at the National…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, who have been holding Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states to ransom yesterday invaded Mafa, the headquarters of Mafa local government area of Borno State, killing over 36 residents before setting ablaze many residential and public buildings. This fresh incident is happening barely 24 hours after another set of terrorists laid ambush…
AMONG the different ethnic groups in Nigeria, the Igbo are without a doubt, one of the
Details of the weekend bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State emerged yesterday as residents and rescue officials said at least 50 people died in the twin blasts while another 39 were killed in another attack on Manoik, a village near the state capital by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Death toll may have risen to 100Twin…