Chibok girl, Mary Katambi, has graduated from the American University of Nigeria (AUN) with a 2.1 degree in accounting. “I could not graduate with first-class honours, but I am delighted to say my determination, consistency and hard work has paid…
My jet shot at with explosives, flight controls destroyed -Pilot
Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, who survived bandits’ onslaught in the air, gave a detailed account of how he survived, said he attributed his survival to God. In his testimony which was made viral on social media platforms, said he had…
Army arrests Boko Haram informant in Yobe
Troops of Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Nigerian Army, have arrested a Boko Haram informant, Abor Kawu, for espionage activities in Yobe State. Kawu was alleged to be providing information on the movements of troops along the Katarko/Gujba…
Where is Abubakar Shekau?
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader, has allegedly suffered serious injuries after trying to kill himself to avoid capture during clashes with rival Islamic State-allied jihadists in northern Nigeria. According to one intelligence source on Thursday, “Shekau shot himself in the…
Post-Covid-19 Pandemic, Nigeria and France must seize the chance to strengthen military and economic ties – Muhammadu Buhari
Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from the impact of a common enemy – COVID-19. But for African nations from across the Sahel region and beyond, the issues are inseparable from the fight…
How to make Nigeria safe again – Ehi Braimah
Recently, Abubakar Sani Bello, the governor of Niger State, lamented openly that no place was safe anymore – not even Abuja. As you watch the video clip where the governor spoke to reporters with so much uneasiness, you immediately sense…
My driver, secretary are Christians, I’m not a terrorist – Pantami
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said his past controversial comments on terrorist groups including Taliban and Al-Qaeda were misconstrued. The minister also said he has no issues with Christians, adding that his personal driver, secretary and…
Nigerians ‘besiege’ US Embassy over communications minister’s alleged link to Boko Haram
Nigerians yesterday sent a deluge of requests to the Embassy of the United States of America in Abuja, trying to get more information and clarification on the alleged links of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ibrahim Isa Pantami,…
NAF fighter jet loses radar contact in Borno, whereabouts unknown
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terror war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province has lost radar contact in Borno State. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Thursday, said the…
School abduction capable of worsening Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis, says children’s book author
A children’s book author, Mr Anote Ajeluorou, has lamented the increasing rate of school children abduction in northern states like Niger, Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna, stating that the ugly trend needed to be halted at once, so as not to…