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Nigeria almost a failed state – Financial Times
“In a country going backwards economically, carjacking, kidnapping and banditry are among Nigeria’s rare growth industries.” – Financial Times
The Financial Times, a UK based international newspaper has described Nigeria as an “almost failed state” in one of its publications … Continue Reading
COVID-19: Nigerian government introduces new restrictions
Abuja, Nigeria- Amidst the rising new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in some parts of the country, the Federal Government has imposed new restrictions in the FCT and all states across the federation.
Speaking at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 … Continue Reading
Zulum calls for re-strategizing security infrastructure
The Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has said that it is necessary for the state security council to meet and re-strategise as an approach to securing the state.
The governor made the reaction over the weekend due to … Continue Reading
Father of Three, Abiodun Jimoh Killed by policeman in Port Harcourt
A 38 year-old father of three, Abiodun Jimoh, died after he was shot, on Friday, by a policeman attached to the Elelenwo police station in Rivers state.
Confirming the report, the Rivers state commissioner of police, Joseph Mukan, said … Continue Reading
BREAKING: 84 Students Kidnapped in Nigeria, Quickly Rescued
Bandits reportedly kidnapped over 84 Islamic school students in Dandume town, northwestern Nigeria, on Saturday night, but the Students were quickly rescued by security forces after a fierce gun battle, the Nigeria police announced on Sunday.
REPORT AFRIQUE reported how … Continue Reading
Nigeria: Kidnapped Schoolboys Freed (Video)
Hundreds of kidnapped schoolboys who are students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina state have been freed, a government official has said.
The schoolboys were kidnapped in their school premises in Katsina state, Northwestern Nigeria, allegedly when … Continue Reading
Video reportedly shows schoolboys abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria
A video making the rounds online purportedly showing the Abubakar Shekau led faction of the dreaded Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, has claimed responsibility for the abduction of the schoolboys in Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State.
The incident … Continue Reading
SIM Registration: Nigerians worry over National Identity Number (NIN) requirements
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerians have reacted expressing worries following the two weeks ultimatum issued by the Ministry of communications for citizens to submit their National Identity Number (NIN) to their mobile phones service providers or risk being disconnected.
The news … Continue Reading
Pop star turned politician, Bobi Wine speaks on Omah Lay’s arrest
There is no rule of law in Uganda.
Bobi Wine, Ugandan politician
Uganda’s musician turned politician, Bobi Wine, has expressed his displeasure over the continued detention of Nigerian artistes, Omah Lay, Tems and her manager over their appearance in an … Continue Reading
Parents stage protest demanding rescue of missing schoolboys in Nigeria
Academic work has been suspended and the school vacated while the town has experienced uncertain tranquility after the school boys were abducted.
Days after over 300 students of the Government Science Secondary School (GSSS) in Kankara, Katsina state where kidnapped, … Continue Reading