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52 Al-Shabaab militants killed in Somalia airstrike – US military
The US military said it launched an airstrike on al-Shabaab militants on Saturday in response to their attack on a Somali military base.
ANN promises true democracy, opportunity for all
The presidential candidate of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), Mr. Fela Durotoye, has assured that the party would promote true democracy and give every Nigerian the opportunity to achieve his dreams and aspirations.
Death toll rises to 14 in Kenya hotel terror attack
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday said security forces had killed all four militants who stormed an upscale hotel complex in Nairobi the previous day, in an attack that killed no fewer than 14 people.
JTF denies ‘bombing’ of oil facility in Bayelsa
A Niger Delta militant group known as Koluama Seven Brothers has reportedly carried out a “warning” strike on an oil facility owned by Conoil in Bayelsa state.
Nigeria soldiers raid paper ‘over Boko Haram article’
Nigerian soldiers have raided the main office of the private Daily Trust newspaper and confiscated computers.
Hostilities resume in Niger Delta as militants bomb oil facility in Bayelsa
Suspected militants over the weekend attacked an oil facility in Koluama, southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Pentagon denies scaling back operations in Somalia
The U.S. Defense Department is denying a media report the U.S. is planning to reduce its operations in Somalia.
Niger army kills at least 280 Boko Haram militants – ministry
Niger's army killed more than 280 Boko Haram militants near the southeast border with Nigeria in days of land and air raids, the defence ministry said Wednesday.
Somalia orders top UN official to leave
Somalia’s government has ordered the top United Nations official in the country to leave, accusing him of interfering with national sovereignty days after he raised concerns about the actions of U.N.-supported Somali security forces.
Bokom Haram: Nigerian Army vows to deal with those behind propaganda
The Nigerian Army has vowed to deal decisively with those behind propaganda and subversive acts intended to demoralise troops in the North East.
Boko Haram attacks Buni Gari town
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents yesterday attacked Buni Gari town in Gujba local government area of Yobe state.
Banditry in Nigeria: A brief history of a long war
“Bandits” have emerged as the new bogeyman for insecurity in Nigeria, joining a long (and still growing list) that includes Boko Haram, cultists, herdsmen, kidnappers and militants.
Militants detonate car bomb in Kabul government compound
Militants detonated a car bomb before storming a Kabul government compound in an ongoing attack Monday, officials and witnesses said, in the latest violence to rock the Afghan capital.
Egypt security forces kill 14 militants in Sinai
Egyptian security forces have killed 14 Islamist militants in an exchange of fire in the country’s turbulent northern Sinai region, the interior ministry said Sunday.
Egypt says it killed 8 militants who planned holiday attacks
Egypt says security forces have killed eight militants and detained four more who planned attacks on minority Christians during the upcoming holiday season.
Ex-militants storm National Assembly gate, demand payment
Some former Niger Delta militants have stormed the main entrance of the National Assembly to demand payment of their allowances and the sacking of the Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (retd).
12 soldiers killed, dozens missing in battle with terrorists
At least 12 Nigerian soldiers were killed and dozens of others are missing after fighting with Islamists in Borno State, three military sources said yesterday.
Israel says 4th ‘attack tunnel’ found from Lebanon
Israel’s army said Sunday it has uncovered another Hezbollah “attack tunnel” leading from Lebanon into its territory, the fourth since it started a search-and-destroy operation this month.
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James Hope College records remarkable 100% scores in IGCSE results
James Hope College is one of the educational initiatives under the Jim Ovia Foundation, which offers its students world-class education at a subsidized rate. James Hope College is also supported by an endowment fund and currently has 40% of its students on full scholarship.
NBA asks President Buhari to stop Justice Onnoghen’s trial, follow due process,
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded an end to the trial of Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Walter Onnoghen.
President Buhari promises youths ministerial slots if re-elected
Tony Nwoye, Director of Youth Mobilisation, All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, says youths will be heads of Ministries and Parastatals if President Muhammadu Buhari is re-elected.
Election: General Olonisakin reiterates military’s neutrality
The Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed military’s commitment to neutrality in the forthcoming general elections in the country.
Court of Appeal fixes date to entertain Justice Onnoghen’s appeal against trial
The Court of Appeal Abuja on Monday fixed January 24 to hear a notice of appeal seeking to restrain the trial of the Justice Walter Onnoghen, the Chief Justice of Nigeria at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.
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President Buhari condemns inter-communal clash in Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the inter-communal violence between Tiv and Jukun communities in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue, which left dozens injured and several houses destroyed.
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey signs Juventus pre-contract agreement
Ramsey has been free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement this month with clubs outside England permitted to sign Premier League players in the final six months of their contracts.
INEC: 209,721 PVCs yet to be collected in Cross River
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 209,721 Permanent Voter’s Card (PVCs) have yet to be collected in Cross River ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Federal government targets to create five million jobs with Brazil’s $1.1 billion loan
The Federal Government is targeting to create five million jobs with the the launch of ‘The Green Imperative’ agricultural mechanization programme with a $1.1 billion loan from the Brazilian government.
China, Egypt agree to promote pragmatic cooperation in all fields
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special representative Yang Jiechi and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi agreed on Wednesday to promote pragmatic cooperation between the two countries in all fields, CGTN has reported.