Boko Haram hostages were held in atrocious conditions in the group’s Sambisa Forest stronghold, Nigeria’s military said on Thursday after nearly 500 women and girls were released this week. “Whoever they may be, the important thing is that Nigerians held … read more
On the first anniversary of the kidnapping by Islamic extremists of hundreds of girls from a school in northeast Nigeria, President-elect Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday that he cannot promise to find the 219 who are still missing. “We do not … read more
The Islamist group Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls last year – and more than 200 are still missing. Marches started in Nigeria and New Zealand on Tuesday morning and more are scheduled across Europe and the U.S. later in the … read more
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and its recent elections were big news. But behind the standard reportage a small band of citizen journalists were reporting from the frontline using only SMS and WhatsApp. These reporters were trained … read more
A nanny employed on March 7 by the Orekoya family on Lawanson Road, Surulere, Lagos State disappeared with their three children a day after she was employed, Punch reports. The names of the missing children are Aderomola, (11 months), Adedamola … read more
Regional elections are set to take place in Nigeria this weekend just weeks after the national polls were conducted. To allow for a peaceful election, Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the closure of all land borders ahead of the … read more
The United Nations launched an appeal on Thursday for $174 million in what it called “life-saving aid” for almost 200,000 Nigerians who have fled brutal attacks by Boko Haram jihadists. The insurgents, who are seeking to create an Islamic state … read more
Nigerian soldiers on Tuesday succeeded in flushing out Boko Haram from camps located in Alagarno village of Sambisa forest. A statement signed by the Acting Director, Public Relations, Army headquarters, Colonel Sani Usman, said: “This morning, troops of the Nigerian … read more
A suburban New York teenager, accepted at all 13 colleges to which he applied, including the eight Ivy League schools, now faces his next big test: deciding where to go. Elmont High School senior Harold Ekeh is the second Long … read more
“I think, once a dictator, always a dictator,” said Sonnie Ekwowusi, a columnist for Nigeria’s This Day newspaper. “Many people are afraid that if (Muhammadu Buhari) wins, they will go to prison.” Well, Buhari did win the presidential election, and … read more