The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari never said he was surprised by insecurity, explaining that mischief-makers are the ones responsible for the slant the reportage has taken both on traditional and social media. “It has become compelling to…
Boko Haram Gospel according to Bishop Kukah – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The only difference between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Boko Haram is that Boko Haram is holding a bomb. That is the gospel according to Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. The fiery bishop spoke at a UK non-profit organisation, Aid…
Aso Rock responds to CAN: We shall never tolerate religious intolerance
The Presidency has said that security forces of Nigeria are working continuously to return those taken hostage by Boko Haram to their families, friends and communities. Adding that the government has full confidence in their ability to accomplish the task.…
Is it now cool to kill?: An anguished letter to Nigerian lawmakers – Wole Soyinka
My dear Honourables, I hope you will excuse me for distracting you from your onerous duties, but I am a current sufferer – and I am not alone – from a persistent nightmare. That affliction has been induced by your…
*LASU student robbed, deflowered us –Victims (NewTelegraph) *Man docked for raping teenager in Lagos (Vanguard)
LASU student robbed, deflowered us –Victims (NewTelegraph) An Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos, Monday heard how two Muslim students (name withheld) of the Lagos State University (LASU) were allegedly robbed and raped at gunpoint by a fellow student. The students,…
*Lagos socialite Ashogbon charged with perjury (Nation) *No amount of attacks will stop review of broadcasting code – Lai Mohammed (Vanguard)
Lagos socialite Ashogbon charged with perjury (Nation) The police have brought a Lagos socialite, Otunba Olusegun Ashogbon (also known Titilayo Oladimeji), before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for alleged perjury. The Zone 2 Command, Onikan, arraigned Ashogbon, 57, on Friday,…
*Confusion as naked woman appears on Lagos road (Punch) *Troops capture cache of arms/equipment of terrorists, arrest Logistics Supplier (Vanguard)
Confusion as naked woman appears on Lagos road (Punch) The identity and circumstances surrounding the sudden appearance of an emaciated woman in the Ajah area of Lagos State remained a mystery on Thursday. A video of the naked woman had…
Nigeria shuts offices of aid group whose workers were kidnapped by Boko Haram (Guardian)
The Nigerian army has shut down the offices of a humanitarian group in the restive northeast with no explanation as tensions simmer with aid organisations in the region. A humanitarian source who requested anonymity said the sudden closures could be…
Boko Haram fleeing to neighboring countries, Army claims (Nation)
Boko Haram fighters are fleeing to neighboring countries following military bombardments of their strongholds in the northeast, the Army announced on Thursday. Its spokesman, Col Sagir Musa said in a statement that with the concerted efforts of troops of operation…
Insurgents are bandits, and we’ll continue to treat them as such, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says remnants of Boko Haram in the North-east region of the country are bandits, “and we will continue to treat them as such.” The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, while receiving Mr Peter Maurer, President…