Nigerian Senate Okays Compulsory Treatment Of Gunshot Victims

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the Compulsory Treatment and Care of Victims of Gunshots Bill, which seeks to compel hospitals to treat persons with gunshot wounds before obtaining police report.

Re: Prospects of Biafra 2.0

Preamble: Any news-savvy individual not ensconced under the rock, not living in another planet in the last couple of years will attest to the strident publicity, increasing appeal of the Biafra independence movement. In addition to the #BiafraAt50 Anniversary cum a very successful sit-at-home order by Biafra campaigners which took place on May 30, 2017 and completely shut down the entire southeast and parts of the south-south, on Aljazeera, July 5, 2017, Aljazeera’s The Stream featured a programme titled - #Biafra50YearsOn: Is Nigeria's secessionist movement re-emerging? Coincidentally, the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, also did a broadcast on July 5/6, 2017 titled -Biafra at 50: The war that changed Nigeria. As the global awareness ramps up…the plot thickens and Nigeria increasingly looks like a country on the brink.

Cameroon Gendarmes Kill 97 Nigerians In Bakassi Peninsular

No fewer than 97 Nigerians have been killed by Cameroon gendarmes in part of Bakassi Peninsula ceded to the Central African nation since Wednesday, some returnees claimed on Thursday.

Nigerian Banks Record 82% Increase in Electronic Fraud, Lost N2.2bn in 2016, Says Central Bank

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the Nigeria InterBank Settlement System (NIBSS) recorded over 1,200 per cent increase in reported fraud cases in 2016, estimated at N2.19 billion when compared to 2014 cases.

150 Nigerians Killed In Cross River State Communal Clash

No fewer than one hundred and fifty people have been confirmed dead after a three-day war between two communities in Cross River over land dispute.

Gunmen Kidnap Medical Doctor in Rivers State

Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a medical consultant with the Department of Family Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Dr. Alex Akani.

Proliferation of Vigilantes: Nigeria’s Next Security Problem?

Nigerian Vigilantes - Credit: pressherald.com

In 2013, thousands of young men formed a rag-tag militia and rounded up Boko Haram members in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, then handed them over to the military.

International Atomic Energy Agency in Nigeria To Assess Nuclear Regulatory Infrastructure

The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) yesterday arrived Nigeria to assess the nuclear infrastructure in the country.

Biafra: Nigeria On The Brink

Introduction: More than one hundred years after disparate nation states with dissimilar cultures, religion, and values amongst others were forcefully amalgamated by British colonialists for administrative convenience, hegemonic aggrandizement and fifty years after a three year civil war, Nigeria simultaneously grapples with insurgency, terrorism, militancy, instability, and recurring agitation for the balkanization of the country. Most of the issues that led to the Nigeria-Biafra civil war were glossed over, remain unresolved. At the end of the civil war the then Head of State, General Gowon bandied the three R’s - reconciliation, rehabilitation and reconstruction - which turned out to be mere clichés, unfulfilled promises.

Separatist Agitations: Nigeria Better Together, Says US Ambassador

The United States of America has cheery news for Nigeria: the country is better together, amid calls by some secessionist groups.

Badoo Ritual Group Launched 15 Attacks, Killed 26 Ikorodu Residents in 12 Months

No fewer than 26 residents of Ikorodu, Lagos State, have been killed by Badoo, a notorious ritual cult group. The deaths were recorded in 15 attacks by the gang between June 5, 2016, and June 27, 2017, as reported in The PUNCH Newspapers.

United States Accuses Nigerian Military of Deploying Child Soldiers

A United States 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report has accused Nigeria of involving children under the age of 18 in its military operations in “hostile environments.”

UNHCR To Stop Doling Out Financial Support To Refugees in Nigeria

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, on Wednesday said that it would not continue to provide refugees in Nigeria with financial assistance.

Boko Haram: UN Chief Restates Support To Nigerian Government

UN Secretary General - Antonion Guterres

The Secretary-General of the UN, Mr António Guterres, has reiterated the organisation’s support to the Nigerian Government in the ongoing fight against terrorism and violent extremism.

Unrelenting Kidnap For Ransom: Nigerian Lawmakers Keep Low Profile, Ditch Official Vehicle Number Plates For Fear Of Kidnappers

Nigerian lawmakers - Senators, members of the House of Representatives and the state Houses of Assembly have devised various means to keep safe and protect themselves in the wake of rising cases of kidnapping of eminent citizens, including politicians.