Nigerian Soldiers Killed 2 Anti-Boko Haram Youths In Maiduguri
2 people reportedly died in Maiduguri on Monday evening during a bloody clash between the Civilian JTF (anti-boko haram volunteers) and the military. As stated
SSS Arrests Graduate Boko Haram Agent For Killing A Popular Cleric, Sheik Albani
Late Sheikh The State Security Service, SSS, has arrested a graduate of English Literature from Ahmadu Bello University whose name is given as Yasir Salihu, and
Northern Governors Tell Boko Haram To Embrace Dialogue
The Northern States Governors' Forum, NSGF, has appealed to members of the Boko Haram sect to stop the incessant violence against innocent persons and embrace d
First Lady Of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, Changes Her Name To 'Mama Peace'
The First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared that she should no longer be called Patience but Mama Peace. She made the declaration during the
Trial Of 17 Boko Haram Members To Hold Behind Closed Doors
A Federal High Court, Lagos on Tuesday ordered that trial of 17 suspected members of the Boko Haram sect charged with terrorism be held behind closed doors. Jus
Why I Was Arrested In Benin Republic – Asari Dokubo
Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council and leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, who was arrested last week in Rep
Abuja Court Acquits Suspected Hezbollah Members Of Terror Charges, Jails One For Life
Three Lebanese nationals suspected of being Hezbollah members were cleared of terrorism charges in Nigeria on Friday but one of the accused was convicted of a w
We Have Returned The $700m Abacha Looted To Nigerian Government – Swiss Envoy
The Government of Switzerland has disclosed that it had returned to the Nigerian government about $700m looted by late military Head of State, General Sani Abac
17, 000 Nigerians Seek Asylum In Cameroon, Chad And Niger Over Boko Haram Threat
A recent study carried out by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) revealed that no fewer than 36, 000 people have fled their homes in the No
SSS Parades 5 Boko Haram Suspects Including A University Lecturer
The State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja, yesterday, paraded five suspected Boko Haram members alleged to have planned deadly attacks on Igala, Kogi State. A
Christian Man Survives Boko Haram Attack: Habila Adamu Refused To Convert To Islam Or Deny Christ
A Nigerian christian man, Habila Adamu from Yobe State, recently escaped a gunshot attack by Boko Haram terrorists who wanted him to deny Christ and convert to
Boko Haram Suicide Bomber Mustapha Umar Jailed For Life
A Boko Haram terrorist, Mustapha Umar, arrested and tried before a Federal High Court siting in Abuja in connection with the 26th April, 2012 bombing of SOJ Pla
Tinubu And Other APC Leaders Visit Babangida's Mansion In Minna For Support
The leaders of APC (All Progressive Congress) yesterday, paid a courtesy visit to ex-military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida aka IBB in Minna. The alleged sponsor of
US Finally Names Boko Haram And Ansaru As Terrorist Organizations
the United States has designated Nigeria's Boko Haram and Ansaru militant groups as foreign terrorist organizations, reports the BBC. The state department descr
Two Soldiers Killed In Shoot-Out With Boko Haram
Two soldiers were yesterday killed in Kano during a confrontation between a combined team of the Kano Joint Task Force (JTF) and the Directorate of State Securi
Nollywood Stars Campaign For President Jonathan's Re-Election In 2015
Pro-government rallies, reminiscent of the Abacha era, are on their way back in the country. This time, they will be at the instance of Nollywood stars whose de
Repentant Boko Haram Militants Will Not Be Killed – Nigerian Army
Islamist Boko Haram fighters who lay down their arms and surrender will be not be killed, the Nigerian military has stated. The 21 Armoured Brigade of the Niger
Army Arrests Ex-Colonel Who Led Yobe Boko Haram Attacks
A retired lieutenant colonel, who was said to have led the Boko Haram attacks on Damaturu, Yobe State, on Thursday was arrested by security forces during the en
Boko Haram Members Charged In Lagos Over Planned Attack On Kirikiri Prison
Today, 4 Hausa men, Boko Haram suspects appeared before a Federal High court in Lagos. 2 of the suspects identified as Mohammed Mustapha and Adamu Mohammed were
MEND Claims Responsibility For Warri Refinery Fire
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) says it is responsible for "the sabotage" today at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corpora