How Boko Haram went from a peaceful Islamic sect to one of the world’s deadliest terrorists in a decade
By Prof Jideofor Adibe Last month marked ten years since Mohammed Yusuf, founder of Boko Haram, died in police detention. His death led to the radicalization of the sect and a declaration
Man climbing moving plane arrested at Lagos airport
There was pandemonium at the airside of the Lagos airport on Friday as a yet-to-be-identified man mounted a moving Air Peace plane.The man was later arrested by security operatives who
Abuja bank siege ends with one robber killed, others arrested
– The police have confirmed an end to the siege by law enforcement agents on a bank branch in Abuja following a robbery incident – Some armed robbers attacked the
Obasanjo says Nigeria selling future generation with N24.947trn debt profile.
Between 2015 and March 2019, Nigeria’s external debt profile suddenly grew from $10.32 billion to N24.947 trillion or $81.274 billion, former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, said on Friday, December 27. Obasanjo
More join race to replace Magu as EFCC boss
Two presidential aides have swelled the ranks of people bidding to replace Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu. Also, a governor in the North
Christmas: El-Zakzaky’s Followers Attend Church Service In Kaduna
Members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly called Shi’ites, yesterday attended a Christmas Church service at Church of the Advent, Samaru, Zaria.Speaking in Zaria after the service, the leader
Petrol subsidy now N47.5/litre as oil price hits $67.86
The subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, has risen to N47.5 per litre as the expected open market price of the commodity hit N180.78 on Monday, latest
Dasuki speaks on feud with Buhari after his release
– The former NSA, Sambo Dasuki, who was released recently has denied any feud with President Buhari – According to him, he cannot be engaging in a feud with anyone
CAN commends FG on Sowore, Dasuki’s release
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for ordering the release of the duo of the publisher of Saharareporters, Omoyele Sowore, and a former
Obinna Igwilo: Nigerian doctor performs brilliant robotic surgery in US.
Obinna Igwilo, a Nigerian doctor in the US, has broken a record in medicine, as his robotic surgery technology became successful – Unlike the known form of operation, the robotic