Boko Haram Insurgency: Multinational Joint Task Force Begin Operation November 1

Troops from Nigeria, Cameroun, Chad, Niger and Republic of Benin, are to begin counter-terrorism operations to combat the Boko Haram insurgency along their national borders on November 1, 2014.

Alamieyeseigha confirms son’s death in Dubai

A son of Bayelsa State’s former Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha has died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, his father confirmed Monday.

Nigeria Unveils Counter-terrorism Strategy At The United Nations

In a bid to further secure international support for its anti-insurgency campaign, Nigeria is set to unveil its counter-terrorism strategy at the ongoing 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly Meeting (UNGA) in New York.

Court Martial: Convicted Soldiers Appeal Death Sentence

Three soldiers out of the 12 sentenced to death by the military General Court Martial on September 15 have dragged the Nigerian Army before the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to set aside the death sentences passed on them.

Ex-NBA President, Okey Wali, Kidnapped In Rivers State

PORT HARCOURT— Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mr. Okey Wali, SAN, has been kidnapped in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was abducted around Rumuologu Road Saturday night in his vehicle which was later abandoned by the kidnappers at Ozuoba area of Obio/ Akpor Local Government Area. At press time, no group had claimed responsibility for the action nor any ransom demanded.

SABOTAGE: Army Col., 10 Officers SetNigerian Tankers Ablaze, Pave Way For Boko Haram

There were shocking revelations at the weekend that an Army Colonel, some junior officers and soldiers who were taking part in the military offensive to reclaim communities taken over by the Boko Haram terrorists in Adamawa State, have been arrested for sabotage.

Jailbreak: 10 Inmates Killed At KirikiriMaximum Prison

About 10 inmates were alleged to have been shot dead when they attempted to escape from the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Kirikiri Town, in Apapa area of Lagos State, yesterday.

BOTCHED ARMS DEAL: Jonathan,Why Send Asari Dokubo To Buy ArmsFor Nigeria? – APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to explain to Nigerians what Asari Dokubo, was doing on the plane that illegally ferried US$9.3 million to South Africa, where Asari Dokubo, another Nigerian and an Israeli were arrested, according to a published report.

Adamawa State: Court Orders Swearing-in of Ngilari as Governor; My Emergence Is Divine, Says Ngilari

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. Bala Ngilari, be sworn in as the governor of the state.

The Boko Haram War Machine - John Campbell

In early September there were reports that the Nigerian military captured a “quad barreled ZSU-23-4 Shilka” anti-aircraft gun that was mounted on a Toyota technical truck, from Boko Haram.

ATM Hack 'Gives Out Wads Of Cash'

A flaw in cash machines that allows criminals to quickly steal wads of cash has been discovered.

Canberra (Australia) Ranked 'Best Place To Live'

The Australian Capital Territory of Canberra in Australia is the best place in the world to live, according a report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Nigeria Says Cash For Arms Seized In South Africa Was Legitimate'

ABUJA Oct 8 (Reuters) - Nigeria said on Wednesday that $15 million that had been seized by South African authorities in two separate incidents was money for 'legitimate' arms deals, and it urged its rival African power to release the funds.

Nigeria Has 48 million Active Internet Users – NITDA

According to Dr. Peter Jack, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria’s active internet users currently stands at over 48 million.

United States Exploiting Ebola Outbreak In West Africa To Establish Military Foothold

UNDER the guise of a humanitarian mission aimed at containing the spread of the Ebola virus, the Obama administration is purportedly exploiting the virus outbreak to establish a solid military footing on the African continent.