‘Hungry’ Boko Haram fighters surrender to troops

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said that five Boko Haram fighters belonging to the Al-Barnawi faction have surrendered to troops of the 3 Battalion following sustained bombardment of the insurgents’ hideout in the Northeast. Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu in a

Satanic Sex: Adamawa records 54 rape cases against in 3 months

Adamawa Hope Centre, a referral facility established in Yola to treat victims of gender-based violence, received 54 cases in the three months between July 1 and October 3, 2019. The victims were mostly below the age of 13 years. The Adamawa State Project

BREAKING: Nigeria-Brazil match may be called off

By Morakinyo Abodunrin   The much- anticipated international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil in Singapore on October 13th may be called off at the last minute unless the organisers are able to sort out the travelling arrangement of the Nigerian delegation. Our

Read Full text of President Buhari’s 2020 budget speech on

By Agency Reporters PROTOCOLS 1.            I will start by asking you to pardon my voice. As you can hear, I have a cold as a result of working hard to meet your deadline! 2.            I am delighted to present the 2020 Federal Budget Proposals

Sex-for-grades investigation: my life under threat -BBC’s Kiki Mordi cries out

Kiki Mordi, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) investigative journalist that uncovered the sexual harassment in universities has revealed that she has received subtle threats since the report went viral. According to the journalist, her interest in the investigation was driven by her personal

Disaster: 200 rendered homeless as erosion destroys houses, churches in Onitsha

No fewer than 200 persons have been rendered homeless following the destruction of houses by gully erosion in Onitsha, Anambra State. Over five houses, including St. Philips Anglican Church, a school belonging to Redeemed Church in Nkisi Aroli/Obeleagu, Inland Town, as well as

Budget 2020: I’m suffering from cold because of hard work, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that he is suffering from cold as he attributed the ailment to his hard work as the President of the country. Before presenting the details of the bill, Buharia pologised for his voice. He said he is

ODDITY: Fulani Herdsmen arrest kidnapping suspect in Ondo

Fulani Herdsmen in Akoko area of Ondo state have reportedly arrested another member of seven suspected kidnappers terrorising residents in the area. It would be recalled that four of the gangsters were arrested last Saturday by Soldiers and men of the Department of

Wadume: Panel submits report, recommends sanctions for army officer, ASP, others

Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The killing of the three Policemen and two civilians by troops of the Nigerian Army along Ibi-Wukari Road in Taraba State, has been attributed to poor communication between the late Policemen and the soldiers, The Nation gathered. The Board of

Group hails Akeredolu over Ore interchange Bridge

A group, Ondo for Good Governance, Accountability and Transparency (OGGAT) has hailed the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the construction of the Ore interchange bridge. The group said the Governor deserves a pat on the back for the execution of projects,