Buhari’s, Atiku’s campaign chiefs clash at presidential debate (Nation) President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign chief and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenger Atiku Abubakar clashed yesterday at a debate organised ahead of next year’s presidential election. Segun Sowunmi, the Atiku…
After two days, police vacate Akwa Ibom Assembly (Guardian)
The Nigeria Police have ended their two-day siege of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. The new development comes less than 24 hours after the Senate President, Bukola Saraki ordered the police to vacate the premises and allow legislators to…
Islamic State offshoot kills 100 in Nigeria – security sources (Guardian)
The course of Nigeria’s war against Islamist militants has turned against the government with reports that as many as 100 soldiers have been killed by an Islamic State offshoot since Sunday, Lucy Fielder reports. As many as a hundred Nigerian…
How increasing Boko Haram attacks could affect 2019 election (Guardian)
Increasing numbers of Boko Haram attacks against troops have raised questions about the group’s current strength, capability and support, as Nigeria’s main opposition seized on mounting casualties to criticise the government’s record on security before next year’s election. AFP has…
Buhari deserves a second term says Rep (Punch)
Alhaji Bello Dantani, a lawmaker representing Argungu/Augie in Kebbi state at the House of Representatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari deserves a second term following his numerous achievements in office. Dantani made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency…
How Offa robbery suspect died in detention – Police (Guardian)
The Nigeria Police Thursday said an armed robbery and murder suspect in the infamous Offa robbery who died in detention was not murdered, rather he slumped and died. Micheal Adikwu, a former Police constable, led the group of armed robbers…
You lied about corruption, presidency tells Jonathan (Guardian)
The Presidency yesterday refuted the claim by former President Goodluck Jonathan that there is more corruption in the country today. Jonathan on Tuesday had launched his book, My Transition Hours, which among other things contained the accusation. This is absolutely…
Ogun policemen assault two women, go after reporter (Punch)
Two women have been beaten to a pulp by the men of the Ogun State Police Command attached to the Lafenwa Division in Abeokuta, the state capital. The video of the women, which was posted on www.nairaland.com on Thursday, showed the bloodied…
Police arrest ATM fraudster in Anambra (Punch)
The Police Command in Anambra on Thursday said a suspect, Obinna Okafor, 30, was arrested over alleged Automated Teller Machine fraud. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Haruna, who confirmed the arrest in Awka, said that the suspect was…
174 Nigerians return from Libya, says NEMA (Punch)
The National Emergency Management Agency has received another batch of 174 stranded Nigerians from Libya. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the returnees arrived at the Cargo Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 1.10am on Friday.They were brought…