The Nigerian military has accused journalists of working for the terror group, Boko Haram, after reports showed security forces had suffered heavy losses in recent months. In an apparent targeting of the media, the military said it was “known that…
What Nigerians are saying as Buhari appoints new DG, SSS (PremiumTimes)
Some Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to the appointment of Yusuf Bichi as the new Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS). Bichi was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. According to a statement by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu,…
Sudden resurgence of Boko Haram worries me– Ndume (Vanguard)
A member of the Senate, Alhaji Ali Ndume, has expressed concern over escalation of Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian troops and locals in the North east. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, expressed his feelings while talking to journalists…
Nigeria government deprives Sheikh Zakzaky of medical care- Daughter
Badi’ah Ibraheem Zakzaky, daughter of the Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, warned of her father’s deteriorating health conditions, saying that he has been deprived by the Nigerian government of medical care. “The health conditions of…
US Embassy to reopen Nigeria office August 24
The United States Embassy has said it will reopen its Abuja’s consular section on August 24 for full services for both visas and American Citizen Services (ACS). The embassy stated this in a message on its website according to the…
Osinbajo meets with governors, security chiefs
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the National Economic Council (NEC) comprising state governors and relevant ministries of government and the Central Bank of Nigeria. Also to brief the NEC are the Security Heads who are also around…