Amnesty condemns killing of CAN Chairman, says Nigeria must redouble efforts to rescue the hundreds of civilians still detained by Boko Haram
Human rights group, Amnesty International has condemned the killing of Reverend Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram insurgents. The clergyman, who was abducted by the insurgents in early January,…
Murder of Unimaid student by Boko Haram: Law maker advocates for more logistics, moral support to security operatives fighting insurgency
Mr Yusuf Gagdi, member representing Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam Federal Constituency in Plateau, has condemned the killing of Daciya Dalep, his constituent and student of University of Maiduguri, by…
UN expresses shock over militants attack on aid workers’ hub in northern Nigeria
Militants attacked a facility housing several aid groups in northeast Nigeria over the weekend in what the U.N. warned on Monday is an escalation in attacks specifically targeting aid workers….
P.M Boris visit: President Buhari says Nigeria is making progress in agriculture, insurgency, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday brought British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, up to speed with developments in Nigeria, reeling out gains in different areas of national endeavour. In a…
Protect residents, aid workers in N/East from “grave violations” of international laws – UN urges FG
The United Nations is worried about the activities of Boko Haram insurgents at various checkpoints in the North-East. With the recent trend, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon,…
Islamist militants free three aid workers, other civilian hostages in N/East – U.N
Boko Haram insurgents Islamist militants released three aid workers and other civilians in northeast Nigeria who had been held hostage since late December, a United Nations official said on…
Troops clear Boko Haram hideouts, rescue octogenarian, 4 other captives in Borno
The Nigerian Army says its troops have cleared Boko Haram terrorists’ hideouts and rescued five captives including an octogenarian, three women and a minor across Borno state in the past…
Nigerian passport is ranked 95th most powerful in the World
A latest report on the world’s most powerful International Passports has placed the Nigerian passport at 95th position. According to the list put together by Henley Passport Index which occasionally…
ICC lists possible war crime cases against Nigerian security forces, Boko Haram
The prosecutor of the international criminal court (ICC) has outlined 10 possible cases it could press against Nigerian security forces and the three factions of insurgent groups operating under the…
Boko Haram: Attack on Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole’s convoy leaves 2 Soldiers wounded
Boko Haram insurgents, on Monday, attacked the Theatre Commander of the Operation Lafiya Dole, Major Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi. Confirming the attack, Aminu Iliyasu, army operations media coordinator, in a statement…