Boko Haram’s appointment of a new leader and his apparent rejection by the group’s figurehead exposes wide divisions among the Nigerian jihadists as they come under pressure from the country’s military. The promotion of Abu Musab al-Barnawi, who is thought … read more
Hudson Trident Limited, an indigenous company providing specialised service in the maritime industry, has established a state-of-the-art training centre. The centre was established to build skills and personnel in the maritime sector. It provides tug boat simulator, offshore supply vessel, … read more
A recent report by the Council on Foreign Relations says that despite the United State’s government efforts to combat illicit finance, poor governance, and violent extremism in Nigeria and the world at large, US embassy officials in the country have … read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied being a major sponsor of Niger Delta Avengers, reports Sahara Reporters. Jonathan on Saturday described a statement linking him to the group, which has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on oil facilities as well … read more
Gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese nationals on a road to Nigeria’s capital Abuja, police said on Sunday (Aug 7). Nasarawa state police spokesman Ismail Noman told AFP the foreigners were ambushed on Saturday in the village of Agada on their … read more
A staggering 26 members of Nigeria’s Under-17 side failed an age test carried out ahead of an African Cup of Nations qualifier. A mandatory Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) screening of the squad revealed almost half were ineligible to play. Only … read more
Lagos State Government, yesterday, shutdown the Marine Bridge, Apapa and the road inward Ijora indefinately, to allow the Federal Government contractor complete repair works on the bridge and road. Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, who disclosed the closure in … read more
A female trafficking boss was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Thursday for using the threat of witchcraft to exert control over almost 40 women and girls brought from Nigeria to Europe for sex work, a British court prosecutor … read more
The United States of America has warned its citizens against travelling to 20 states in Nigeria due to security concerns. According to the travel advice on the Department of State’s website, the North-Eastern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, where … read more
The Nigerian men’s soccer team didn’t show any fatigue from a last-minute trip that brought the players to Brazil just hours before their Rio Olympics opener, beating Japan 5-4 Thursday night. A mix-up at the airport forced Nigeria to make … read more