Tag: Nigeria
US places N2.5bn bounty on Boko Haram leader, Shekau
The United States’ Department of State has placed a $7 million (N2.5 billion) bounty for information that would lead to the capture of Boko Haram lead [...]
Buhari an illiterate, less-concerned about Nigeria – Adebanjo
A chieftain of Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as an illiterate who does not [...]
EU mulls over imposing tough visa rules on Nigeria
The European Union, EU which comprises Germany, Italy, Spain, France and 23 other countries, says it can impose restrictive visa implementation rules [...]
Inside SARS ‘dark room’ where suspects are beaten, electrocuted
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have again come under fire for allegedly torturing and maiming, sometimes killing, suspects in a private ‘dark r [...]
Buhari’s govt, most nepotistic, narcissistic in history – Bishop Kukah
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, on Tuesday, in Kaduna, expressed displeasure with the alleged poor management of Nigeria. The Bis [...]
U.S. injects fresh $40 million aid to Nigeria in fight against Boko Haram
The United States has announced an additional $40 million (N14 billion) aid to Nigeria to address the humanitarian crisis arising from decades of the [...]
Nigeria, safest country to live in the world – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described Nigeria as the freest and safest country to live in the world. The Ministe [...]
If Abacha loot is stolen again, Nigeria must repay it – US
The Spokesperson for the US State Department, Morgan Ortagus United States has stated that the $308m Abacha loot which will soon be repatriated to Nig [...]
Insecurity: Nigeria at a crossroad – Abdulsalami
A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has lamented the spate of kidnapping and other criminal activities in the country, saying Nigeria i [...]