Boko Haram kills 51, over 5 churches burnt near Chibok Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:19 PM PDT No fewer than 51 people are feared dead after armed men attacked some communities near Chibok, and also set ablaze five churches early Sunday. In the offensive, which was said to have lasted for... |
We don’t know where Chibok girls are – US Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:44 PM PDT The United States said on Friday it had decreased its surveillance flights in the search for the about 219 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, but added that the overall effort was unchanged due to... |
REVEALED: List of attacks blamed on Boko Haram in 2014 Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:45 PM PDT A number of churches in northeast Nigeria were attacked by suspected Boko Haram Islamists on Sunday, near the town of Chibok where more than 200 teenage girls were kidnapped in April. Witnesses say... |
NIGERIA - FRANCE: We can make history today - Keshi Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:58 PM PDT Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi says a place in the quarter-final should take precedence over his record as the first African to lead an African team to the second round at the FIFA World Cup. Last... |
WORLD CUP: Costa Rica through to the last 8 Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:50 PM PDT Costa Rica kept their World Cup dream alive as they beat Greece on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the last 16 on Sunday. Earmarked as whipping boys having been drawn alongside England, Italy and... |
Islamist militant group declares caliphate in Iraq, Syria Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:47 PM PDT Islamist militant group Isis has said it is establishing a caliphate, or Islamic state, on the territories it controls in Iraq and Syria. It also proclaimed the group's leader, Abu Bakr... |
Davido Wins 'BEST AFRICAN ACT' at the 2014 BET Awards Posted: 29 Jun 2014 01:06 PM PDT The DAVIDO takeover continued yesterday night, as the Nigerian Pop star bagged the award for 'Best African Act' at the 2014 BET Awards that took place at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Davido beat... |
Why young men join Boko Haram – Report Posted: 29 Jun 2014 01:09 PM PDT The United States of America's Institute of Peace has identified religious ignorance, grinding poverty, unemployment and illiteracy as reasons why Boko Haram has continued to be successful in... |
#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerian singer offers her virginity to Boko Haram in exchange for kidnapped schoolgirls Posted: 29 Jun 2014 03:31 PM PDT A Nigerian pop singer and peace ambassador has sent shock waves across social media by offering her virginity to Islamic militants in exchange for the return of hundreds of kidnapped... |
President Jonathan to travel to Brazil to watch Super Eagles if they make it to the quarter-finals Posted: 29 Jun 2014 01:09 PM PDT President Jonathan has promised to travel to Brazil to watch the Super Eagles live if they make it to the quarter-final stage of the 2014 World Cup. Nigeria will play France in the Round of 16... |
Kidnappers threatened to cut off my mother's head – Bayelsa commissioner Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:52 PM PDT Bayelsa State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Mr. Furuebi Akene, have raised the alarm that the captors of his septuagenarian mother, Patimi Akene, have threatened to cut off her head. Patimi was... |
Children more likely to die in Nigeria than in any other country participating in World Cup Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:47 PM PDT Nigeria has the highest rate of child deaths among all the nations represented at the ongoing 2014 FIFA World Cup, a new scorecard of the 32 countries competing in the tournament has... |
INEC has no money to conduct 2015 elections -Reps Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:42 PM PDT The House of Representatives warned on Sunday that it would be impossible for the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the 2015 general elections if urgent steps were not taken to... |
Fraudsters impersonate me on Facebook – Ekweremadu Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:40 PM PDT Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Sunday, raised the alarm that some impostors have opened Facebook accounts in his name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Ekweremadu, in a... |
Boko Haram in Abuja to intimidate FG - Presidency Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:31 PM PDT The Presidency has said that Boko Haram decided to intensify bombings in Abuja with the aim of intimidating the Federal Government. It, however, warned that those who have hands in series of... |
Three feared killed as regrouping militants clash Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:27 PM PDT There is strong indication that unrepentant militants have started to regroup in the creeks of the Niger Delta region, particularly in the mangrove forest of Bayelsa State. It was learnt that... |
Intimidation, harassment of voters will fail in 2015 - APC Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:15 PM PDT The All Progressives Congress has said the use of armed soldiers to harass and intimidate voters will not work during the 2015 general elections. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji... |
Why we conceded defeat in Ekiti–Oyegun Posted: 29 Jun 2014 12:12 PM PDT Chief John Oyegun, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the party conceded victory to the PDP in the Ekiti governorship election to prevent the outbreak of... |
WORLD CUP: Netherlands comeback to defeat Mexico 2-1 Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:59 AM PDT Netherlands staged a dramatic late comeback on Sunday to win 2-1 and ensure that Mexico's World Cup last-16 hoodoo continued. Leading 1-0 with two minutes remaining in Fortaleza on Sunday, Miguel... |
EFCC’s top official joins Benue governorship race Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:53 AM PDT Immediate past commissioner in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Paul Harris Ogbole, has joined the Benue state gubernatorial race. Ogbole declared to vie for the governorship... |
FIFA demands back-up letter from NFA for supporters to use musical instruments Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:50 AM PDT Football's governing body, FIFA, has agreed to allow the Nigeria Football Supporters Club to bring in its musical instruments into the stadium in Brazil, provided there is a back-up... |
Jonathan condemns Friday night’s bombing in Bauchi, Kaduna Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:47 AM PDT President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemned Friday night's bombing in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent mass killings in Southern Kaduna. The President on Sunday, in a statement... |
Gunmen kill 13 Fulani herdsmen in Taraba Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:39 AM PDT The police in Jalingo confirmed that unknown gunmen on Saturday trailed and killed 13 Fulani herdsmen who were returning from village markets in Garba-Chede and Maihula. ASP Joseph Kwaji, the... |
I won’t contest election again – Obi Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:35 AM PDT Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter said weekend that no amount of pressure would make him change his mind to go for any elective position in Nigeria. Speaking with reporters at... |
Massive attack ongoing in village near Chibok
Posted: 29 Jun 2014 10:51 PM PDT An attack, described as massive by residents, is currently ongoing in Kautikari village, seven kilometres away from Chibok town in the southern part of Borno state. Villagers in Chibok made a... |
WORLD CUP: We want to beat France - Keshi Posted: 29 Jun 2014 06:17 AM PDT Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has declared that his team has no option than to win against France when they clash in the round of 16 on Monday. Though the Eagles are the underdogs, Keshi stated... |
Building collapses kill many in India Posted: 29 Jun 2014 05:56 AM PDT Two building collapses in New Delhi and Tamil Nadu states have killed at least 19 people and left dozens trapped, highlighting the need for increased monitoring of construction across India where... |
‘We Were Divided Into Three Camps In Sambisa’, Says Escapee Chibok Girl Posted: 28 Jun 2014 11:27 PM PDT One of the abducted Chibok schoolgirl who managed to escaped from Boko Haram captivity in Sambisa, said their abdcutors splitted them into three groups as soon as they arrived the thick forest. The... |
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