American Ebola patient to be treated near US capital
An American healthcare worker who has tested positive for Ebola will be treated at a government hospital near the US capital, Washington, officials said Thursday.
Advantage Jonathan? Boko Haram losses and the Nigerian election campaign
The Nigerian Army and its allies have claimed a series of successes against Boko Haram, on the face of it handing President Goodluck Jonathan a trump card in upcoming elections. But experts say the apparent territorial gains may not translate into votes at the ballot box on March 28, with the situation still uncertain on […]
SA mercenary killed during friendly fire operations against Boko Haram
A South African mercenary was shot and killed by friendly fire during operations against Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria, a military officer and a civilian vigilante said on Thursday.
Awujale rejects moves to endorse Jonathan
The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Thursday, rejected an overture to endorse president Goodluck Jonathan for second term.
NDLEA arrests woman with heroin in private part
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 31-year-old single mother for concealing 430 grammes of heroin in her vagina at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Cote D’Ivoire seeks gas supply from Nigeria
The Republic of Cote D’ Ivoire has signaled its intention to procure Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies from Nigeria in support of its growing power needs.
