War Against Boko Haram: Nigeria Turns to Russia And China Over Mistrust, Frustration With Western Powers

For many years, Nigeria enjoyed close ties with the West and was seen as a US ally. But the seeming snub or nonchalant attitude towards it by its traditional allies has reportedly compelled Nigeria to turn to Russia and China for the training of its military as well as acquisition of military hardware to fight Boko Haram insurgents.

Scotland Referendum: Scots Reject Independence From UK; Yes Camp Concedes Defeat in Historic Vote

Scots have rejected the chance to break away from the United Kingdom, with the No campaign winning the country's independence referendum.

The poll, which saw more than 80 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots across the nation, became official just after 6:00am local time and saw a 55-45 per cent split between the two camps.

The Cock-And-Bull Story Of The Federal Government Over The Smuggled $9.3million Cash - Festus Keyamo

Barrister Festus Keyamo

I have just read, with some amusement, the position of the Federal Government regarding the cash totaling $9.3million that was seized by the South African authorities as an attempt was made to smuggle it into that country. From my little understanding, the Federal Government’s position can be summarised as follows:

Seized $9.3m Scandal: South Africa Insists on Criminal Probe

There are strong indications that efforts of the Nigerian Government to ensure amicable settlement of issues surrounding the $9.3m seized by South Africa have failed.

Nigerian Troops Capture "High Ranking Boko Haram Commander", Kill 60 Insurgents In Konduga

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 was a bad day for stubborn Boko Haram terrorists operating in the North East as they lost scores of their members during repeated attempts to enter Konduga, about 70 kilometres to Maiduguri.

Red Cross Brokering Secret Prisoner Swap Deal With Boko Haram To Free Abducted Chibok Girls

Abducted Chibok School Girls

The International Committee of the Red Cross has become involved in a secret prisoner swap deal to secure the release of the Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram, the Telegraph has learned.

Let Us Probe Nigeria’s Defence Spending By Sonala Olumhense

Two things are particularly disturbing.  The first is the superior firepower that the murderers possess, and the capacity they have developed, in less than five years, to use them. The second is the intelligence and tactical sagacity that Boko Haram now appears to possess. 

Suspected Fulani Gunmen Kill Soldier, 32 Villagers In Kaduna

Armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, on Tuesday night raided three communities in Sanga Local Government Area, in the Southern part of Kaduna State, killing no fewer than 32 villagers. The attackers, it was learnt, also killed a soldier and injured four others in an ambush.

D-Day For Scottish Independence Referendum: "Should Scotland Be An Independent Country?"

People in Scotland have begun voting on whether the country should stay in the UK or become an independent nation.

Voters will answer "Yes" or "No" to the referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"

Synagogue Church Collapsed Building: Death Toll Hits 80, 300 South Africans Plausibly In Synagogue

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said that no fewer than 80 bodies had been evacuated from the site.

The South West Information Officer of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed that about 5p.m., 17 more bodies were recovered, bringing the total number to 80. None has been rescued alive in the last 24 hours. The number of survivors, however, remains 131.

15 Soldiers of 23rd Armoured Brigade Yola Court-Martialed, Jailed 4 Years’ For Refusal To Fight Boko Haram

Reports from the 23rd Armoured Brigade, Yola, has revealed that no fewer than 15 soldiers were court-martialed and each sentenced to four years’ jail following their refusal to go to the war front in the northern parts of Adamawa State.

Soldiers Kill Over 400 Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno Villages

At least 400 members of the Boko Haram terrorist group were killed in the last three days by soldiers during separate shootouts in different parts of Borno State, security sources said.

Breaking News: Scores Killed As Bomb Blast, Gunshots Rock Federal College of Education (FCE) Kano

At least 15 students of the Federal College of Education, Kano, were killed in a suicide bomb attack in the institution on Wednesday, while 34 others were seriously injured.

Nigerian Bank IT Staff Wanted For Masterminding A $40Million Cyber-Theft From Bank

A Nigerian Bank IT worker - Mr. Godswill Oyegwa Uyoyou is being sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his alleged role in co-ordinating a £25m ($40m) cyber-theft at a bank in Abuja where he worked.

Pastor Oritsejafor Admits Having Vested Interests In Aircraft Used In Smuggling $9.2m To South Africa

The President of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) Pastor
Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday explained he has vested interest the Bombardier Challengers 600 jet which smuggled $9.3m cash into South Africa.