Nigeria’s army ‘destroys’ 10 Boko Haram camps
Nigeria’s army says it has cleared 10 more camps used by Boko Haram in the north-east of the country. There was a fierce battle around Dure camp, which a statement describes as one of the most “prominent” hideouts for the militants. Boko Haram has not yet commented on the army statement and there has been […]
Boko Haram’s Resurgence in North – Suicide Bomber Wreaks Havoc in Yobe
Maiduguri — An underage suicide bomber yesterday detonated a bomb at a crowded motor park in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, killing herself, eight others and injuring 30 other persons. Sunday Trust gathered that the incident happened around 10:40 am when the bomb on the teenager’s body went off while she queued up for security check […]
Jonathan Begs Nigerians For Forgiveness
President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to his fellow Nigerian compatriots to forgive him for all his transgressions. He also pleaded for their understanding. Jonathan spoke today at the Aso Villa Chapel, where a valedictory service was held for him, to mark the end of his five year reign in Nigeria. Jonathan who noted that no […]
Boko Haram Kills 60 People In Borno State Attacks
Hundreds of residents fled from Kayamla and Balle villages to Maiduguri. More than 60 people were killed in the two villages, and some dead bodies were seen littered near the villages. At least 60 people were killed, including women and children, during separate attacks on two Borno communities by Boko Haram, residents said. Hundreds of […]
Senator Khalifa Zanna Dies At 60, After Battle With Liver Cancer
SaharaReporters confirmed from a family member that Senator Khalifa Zanna of Borno State died this morning. Senator Zanna had a prolonged battle with liver cancer, and had been receiving treatment in Germany and the United States. Senator Zanna’s son told SaharaReporters that the late Senator passed this morning while on his way to the National […]
Nigerian Military Reassures Alarm Over Marte
“Only occasional patrols and surveillance have been undertaken towards the area as the bulk of troops are engaged in the operation to clear the terrorists from all identified enclaves in the forest.” The Nigerian military has disclosed that Marte had been a deserted town before the recent reported incursion of terrorists in the area as […]
Boko Haram recaptures key town in Nigeria
BOKO Haram Islamists have recaptured the strategic town of Marte in northeastern Nigeria’s restive Borno state, a regional official said early on Saturday. “It is sad as we have been made to understand that Marte has today completely fallen under the control of the insurgents, which to us is a very huge setback,” said Mustapha […]
Buhari, Osinbajo Will Do Their Best for Nigeria – Blair
Abuja — Former British Prime Minister, Mr. Tony Blair has expressed optimism that the President-elect, Major-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo would live up to the expectations of Nigerians. Also, the President-elect, yesterday said he would not interfere in the selection of principal officers of the National Assembly. In a […]
Nigerian Restaurant caught Serving Human Flesh
A hotel restaurant in Anambra, Nigeria has been shuttered by authorities for serving human flesh.A suspicious residents told police of rumors that the restaurant was cooking human meat for customers.Police then raided the restaurant, where they discovered fresh human heads that were still bleeding. The blood was in the process of being drained into a […]
Nigeria: Edo Governor, Marries Cape Verdean Model
Edo State Governor, Adam Oshiomhole has married his Cape Verdean Iara Forte, five years after he lost his wife, Clara. The wedding was solemnised Friday at the marriage registry of Auchi Etsako West Local government Council of Edo state. A reception ceremony was later held at the governor’s Iyamho country home. Iara Forte, a Cape […]
