We are still investigating whether Shekau is dead or alive – Army
The Nigerian Army on Friday says it is still investigating the video clip posted by the suspected leader of Boko Haram sect, Abubkar Shekau, to determine whether he is alive or dead.
Ngige unveils manifesto, presents Okeke as running mate
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate for the Nov.16 governorship election in Anambra, Dr Chris Ngige, has presented a12-point agenda he promised to execute if elected.
Ribadu speaks on dismissal, demotion reversed from police
Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu yesterday said the decision by the Police Service Commission (PSC) to demote him, and later dismiss him from the Nigeria Police Force was nulled by the court, necessitating reversal of the action taken by the government.
Imperatives of a sovereign national confab
ON October 1, 1960, the British Union Jack, being the symbol of Her Imperial Majesty’s domination of Nigeria and her peoples, was lowered at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
School attacks force thousands to quit studies in northern Nigeria – Amnesty
LAGOS (AFP) – Schools attacks in northern Nigeria have grown more frequent and deadly this year, forcing thousands to abandon their education, with most of the violence blamed on Boko Haram Islamists, Amnesty International said Friday. “This year alone, at least 70 teachers and scores of pupils have been slaughtered,” the London-based watchdog said in a […]
Law school students plan boycott
More than 500 prospective Nigerian law students who are expected to commence the 2013/2014 law school programme by the end of October may boycott the programme.
