June 19, 2013
Nigeria News
NIGERIA: Vigilantes and volunteers take on Boko Haram
June 19, 2013Reports from the north-eastern state of Borno point to an expanding role being played by vigilantes and volunteers in Nigeria’s war against Islamist militant movement Boko Haram.
Nigeria bans sat phones in northeast after attacks
June 19, 2013Nigeria's military on Wednesday banned the use of satellite phones in much of the restive northeast after cutting mobile phone service, further isolating the area after a series of fresh attacks
3 Hezbollah-linked Lebanese arrested for hoarded arms
May 31, 2013Three Lebanese have confessed to Nigerian security authorities in the northwest state of Kano over their involvement in hoarding smuggled arms and ammunition in a bunker located on Gaya Road, Bompai axis of the ancient city of Kano for acts of terrorism.
Nigeria Lawmakers Pass Anti-Gay marriage Bill
May 31, 2013Nigerian lawmakers approved a bill banning same-sex marriage, setting jail terms of up to 14 years for offenders.
Nigeria: Youth press gov’t to guarantee future
May 28, 2013The Nigerian Youths have urged the Federal Government to develop a workable blueprint to take care of all growth stages of the Nigeria child.
Nigeria should learn from the past - Prof. Oumar Ndongo
May 20, 2013As Nigeria goes into second week of military offensive against radical Islamist movement, Boko Haram, statements from the military have highlighted a series of gains, particularly in north-eastern Borno state.
Nigeria president declares state of emergency
May 16, 2013In a televised statement on Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan said, "I hereby declare a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states." He orders army into those states saying latest violence from Boko Haram group is declaration of war.
Nigeria: Merger widens to oust Goodluck in 2015
May 14, 2013Another political party in Nigeria has merged with the Action for Progressive Change, the APC.
'Gunmen kidnap wife, daughter of Nigeria’s Supreme Court Justice'
May 12, 2013Gunmen have kidnapped the wife, daughter and driver of a supreme court judge on a road in southern Nigeria apparently hoping for a ransom payment, police said Sunday.
Nasarawa: 28 cops found alive, dead toll hits 43
May 10, 2013Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Abayomi Akeremale, confirmed that 28 policemen have been found alive. Akeremale said the 28 policemen were held hostage, but released today.
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