Chibok
22 Feb
This article analyses the currency swap policy embarked upon by the Nigerian government on October 26, 2022, with circulation commencing on December 15, 2023 and an initial end date of January 31, 2023...
13 Oct
The Federal Government, yesterday, debunked the report released by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), saying Nigeria has one of the highest figures
18 May 2022
Today, exactly 52 days ago, dare-devil terrorists in Katari, Kaduna State, ferried 68 rail passengers into captivity. Clearly, the government and security agencies technically know these abductors and what they want.
25 Apr 2022
Mr Nuhu Clark, the Borno Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, has resigned from office to contest Chibok State Constituency election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
25 Jan 2022
Gov. Babagana Zulum met with families of victims of recent Boko Haram abduction and attacks in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the insurgents within three weeks attacked three villages of Kautikari, Korohuma and Pemi, within the fringes of the Sambisa forest. Zulum during the visit also…
12 Oct 2021
Six women and nine children have escaped from Boko Haram captivity in Yobe State axis of Sambisa Forest.
15 Apr 2021
Over 20 parents of the secondary school girls abducted seven years ago in Chibok, Borno State, have died from health complications induced by the protracted wait for the return of their children.
19 Mar 2021
Of the 36 states in the country, we have 19 successor states to the Northern Region. That, if you do have some problems with simple arithmetic, translates into 19 state governors...
11 Mar 2021
Sir: From Chibok in Borno to Dapchi in Yobe, to Kankara in Katsina, Kagara in Niger and Jangebe in Zamfara, thousands of school pupils have been stolen.
17 Dec 2020
History teaches us about past events. It answers questions of ‘how’ ‘where’ and ‘when’ did events occurred. The essence of seeking answers to such questions is nothing more than to reflect
16 Dec 2020
Chinua Achebe once famously wrote that the trouble with Nigeria is simply put, Leadership. Profound as that conclusion was, it was esoteric. The naked truth is more disturbing, and, as T.S Elliot wrote long ago, ‘humanity cannot bear too much truth’. Achebe was too true.
Latest
NOW
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a suit brought before it against Sen. Elisha Abbo challenging his candidacy as the All Progressives Congress (APC) representative for Adamawa North Senatorial District in the last National Assembly election. Justice Inyang Okoro in a unanimous judgment of a five-member panel of Justices dismissed the suit for lacking in…
29 mins ago
A couple living in Saint-Malo, France are awaiting a court verdict before going ahead to name their child “Hades”. Hades is a name made popular by the Greek mythological deity of the underworld. Kristina Desgres and Rodrigo Velasquez of Saint-Malo are the baby’s parent and they are yet to get court permission to name the…
38 mins ago
Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a serial sperm donor believed to have fathered 550 children, is facing a lawsuit from the Netherlands' Donorkind Foundation over allegations that his frequent donations are increasing the risk of accidental incest. The Telegraph reported Meijer is also accused of lying about the number of children he has fathered. A Dutch mother…
58 mins ago
The Nigeria Police has condemned the actions of one Habeeb Okikiola popularly known Portable in a viral video. Portable, according to the police, exhibited irrational behavior and hurled insults at officers carrying out their legal duty, an action that is punishable by the laws of Nigeria. Portable recently went live on Instagram showing when police…
1 hour ago
Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon advised people who are not financially stable to stay off anything relating to a serious relationship. Deyemi in a tweet advised people to focus on themselves and their financial stability before committing to a serious relationship. He encouraged individuals to take a break from romantic engagements until they become financially buoyant.…