IF Al Qaeda can be in Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan and North Africa, why can’t the Taliban be in Nigeria? However, whereas Al Qaeda retains its name wherever it goes, the Taliban in another country may adopt a different name. It … read more
With 1,646,212, volumes of geo-located Tweets in the last three months of 2011, Nigeria is one of the five most active countries on online interactions in Africa; a research study has revealed. According to ‘How Africa Tweets’, a new research … read more
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Terence McCulley, has debunked claims that the US government predicted Nigeria’s break up by 2015. Rather, he said that the US government is very optimistic about Nigeria’s future despite its many challenges. The … read more
Men suspected to be members of the Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram struck early this morning in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, North Central Nigeria, killing four persons. A police station and a first generation bank were burnt by the group. Though … read more
Islamist militant sect Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the slaughtering of seven persons in Kawar Maila area of Maiduguri. The sect in a release said they have earmarked 30 persons to be killed, and that they have killed seven … read more
Goodluck Jonathan won Nigeria’s presidency in 2011 pledging to transform the economy of Africa’s biggest oil producer by cutting waste and wooing investment. Now, he’s fighting for his political survival. A week-long general strike last month mobilized millions against his … read more
A man suspected to be the spokesman for the Islamic sect Boko Haram has been arrested in Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s northern state of Borno, the State Security Service (SSS) said on Wednesday. The state director of SSS, Mr. Ahmed … read more
Ageing African presidents who try to cling to power by manipulating constitutions and judiciaries risk the same popular rebellions that toppled rulers in last year’s Arab Spring, Nigerian Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka said on Wednesday. Citing as examples Zimbabwean President … read more
In the last few months, the activities of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have become so devious, dastardly and widespread that even places never thought of have become serious targets. The Christmas Day bombing of a Catholic Church in Madalla, … read more
LONG queues witnessed in Lagos and its environs yesterday following industrial action by Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, over industrial dispute with Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, is expected to ease by today as the union … read more