Taliban suicide attacks kill at least 48 before Afghan elections
At least 48 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in two separate attacks in Afghanistan – one at a campaign rally by President Ashraf Ghani and the other in the capital, Kabul. In the first blast on Tuesday, a suicide bomber on a motorcycle targeted the rally by Ghani, who is reported to […]
Mugabe’s mansion does not belong to him ―Nephew
The former Zimbabwe president, Robert Mugabe, according to his nephew who doubles as the family spokesman said the mansion “Blue Roof” does not belong to him. Mugabe’s body is being kept in the same house after an official state funeral service without a burial was held at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Saturday. […]
Consider yourselves as public servants, Gov Ishaku tells appointees
Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku have tasked political appointtees to consider themselves as public servants poised to serve people of the state first before other aspirations.
Kogi, Bayelsa Guber: PDP assures members of reconciliation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all aggrieved members in Kogi and Bayelsa are appeased before the states’ elections. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, on Tuesday in Abuja said it would ensure that the elections were […]
Police nab housewife for allegedly killing 3-day-old baby in Niger
Police in Niger have arrested a 22-year-old housewife, Harela Uba, of Shakodna village, Shiroro Local Government Area of the State for allegedly killing a three-day-old baby boy in the area.
Boko Haram: Who is afraid of Super Camp Strategy?
By Richards Murphy I was jolted out of my seat when I read the story published about Boko Haram by Reuters titled ‘Islamic State fills the void in Nigeria as soldiers retreat to ‘super camps”. I imagined how such a piece laced with outright mischief, and illogical conclusions would have passed editorial integrity and certified […]
