Free El-Zakzaky protest: Police, Shiites clash in Sokoto

The police and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites clashed on Friday evening at the old airport area of Sokoto. Residents and passers- by had to scamper for safety as motorists and those on foot deserted

Abuja bank siege latest: One robber killed, four 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 had attacked one of the foremost Nigerian commercial bank in Mpape area of the Federal Capital

Don’t let terrorists divide us, Buhari pleads

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to allow activities of terrorists divide them along religious lines. President Buhari’s appeal came on the heels of the execution of some aid workers by terrorists under the umbrella of the Islamic State West Africa

Italian Education Minister quits over lack of sufficient budget

Unlike his Nigerian counterpart, Italian Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement said Thursday he had resigned because his ministry is underfunded. Fioramonti wrote on Facebook that he informed Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of his decision on Tuesday, saying he

NASS renovation and the great outcry

By Ifeanyichukwu Mmoh   SIR: I’ll like to begin this political opinion by first relating to you my experience when I went to the National Assembly complex to see a friend recently. Even though the uproar over the cost of renovating the complex

Pope Francis bemoan extremism In Nigeria, other African countries

Pope Francis used his Christmas message on Wednesday to denounce attacks on Christians in Nigeria and other African countries. He also prayed for victims of conflict, natural disasters and disease on the continent. The pontiff urged “comfort to those who are persecuted for

UK commission uncovers financial scam in Christ Embassy

The Christ Embassy and its Board of Trustees have been indicted for financial misconduct by the United Kingdom Charity Commission after a five-year-long investigation into the church finances. The church’s Founder, Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, presided over the charity’s board of trustees since inception

Military launches manhunt for attackers of Jonathan’s residence

The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta has launched a manhunt in the creeks and waterways for the gunmen who attacked a gunboat stationed behind ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Major Jonah Unuakhalu Spokesman, Joint Task Force

How Gunmen attack Jonathan’s hometown, kill one soldier

Facts are emerging on how unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday attacked the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s hometown in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa state According to the Guardian report, the gunmen struck at about 3 am, killed one

BREAKING: SSS releases Dasuki from detention after four years in detention

Detained former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, rtd, has regained his freedom after his over four years detention in custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. According to the Vanguard,  Dasuki’s lawyer, Mr. Ahmed Raji, SAN, confirmed the development to