Ten troops have been killed on Niger’s border with Nigeria in a joint operation by the two countries against “bandits”, Nigerien Defence Minister Kalla Moutari said on Monday.
Month: December 2018
Boko Haram Finally Takes Baga, Five Other Towns In Borno
Boko Haram now controls Nigerian land space as the military has been pushed back from Baga and neighboring villages in the Lake Chad axis of Northern Borno State, North East Nigeria, multiple sources and fleeing residents told the Punch.
Gunmen Kill Four In Plateau Fresh Attack
The Nigeria police have confirmed the killing of four people by gunmen in another round of attack in Nding village of Barikin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Brexit: Number Of Britons Seeking Irish Passports Up 22 Per cent
The number of British citizens applying for Irish passports rose by 22 per cent in 2018, Ireland’s foreign office said on Monday, more than doubling the total of annual applications since Britain voted to leave the EU.
Govt Orders $877m Arms To Fight Boko Haram, Others
Of the $1 billion approved by the National Assembly for the procurement of military equipment, $877 million has been released, The Nation has learnt.
2019: The Butcher Washes His Hands Before Weighing The Meat, By Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D
So it’s some 24hours into 2019, Nigerians would be going to the polls, to imagine that only 19 years ago, her democracy was only a year old. Between a Buhari and an Atiku presidency I have tried to confront the… Read More ›
Three Nigeria Police Officers Dismissed For N.2m Robbery
Three police officers attached to Ijanikin Division in Lagos State have been dismissed from the Force for robbing a Togo-based Nigerian of 350,000 CFA (about N221,508).
Pogba Scores Another Brace As Man United Thrash Bournemouth
Paul Pogba scored twice for the second time in five days as Manchester United’s revival since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer replaced the sacked Jose Mourinho continued unabated with a 4-1 thrashing of Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Jonathan Denies Offering Lagos APC Gov Running Mate Hamzat $5m Bribe
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied offering $5m bribe to the Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship running mate, Obafemi Hamzat in 2015.
Manchester City Return to Winning Ways Against Southampton
Manchester City showed they are willing to accept the challenge of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-1 win away to Southampton on Sunday.
Kante Strikes To Seal Palace Coup For Chelsea
N’Golo Kante showed signs he is growing into his more advanced midfield role with a composed finish that gave Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
Shagari Didn’t Leave A Will, But Told Us Where To Bury Him – Son
Bala Shagari, the eldest son of late ex-President Shehu Shagari, has said that his father didn’t just want to be buried in Shagari town, he also indicated the specific location where he expected to be interred.
