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#Bringbackourgirls hoping the news on Chibok girls true

*Here is a press statement signed by the quartet of Hadiza Bala Usman, Maryam Uwais,…

EFCC releases Edo Lawmakers

*Speaker surprised that commission asked about politics of the house, not financial matters JETHRO IBILEKE/Benin…

Anenih loses N500m libel suit against Oshiomhole's CPS

An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has dismissed a N500 million libel…

Damaturu residents skeptical of Boko Haram ceasefire

Residents of Damaturu, Yobe, have expressed reservations over the ceasefire reached between the Federal Government…

Analysis: Ahmadu, Boko Haram broker most likely an impostor

Bayo Onanuga There are indications that the man with whom Nigeria's military and presidency officials…

Boko Haram: FG officials inconsistent on Chibok schoolgirls release

Nigeria's chief security spokesman told AFP Friday that there was no deal in place with…

Nigeria announces ceasefire deal with Boko Haram, Chibok schoolgirls to be freed

Nigeria's government has reached a deal with Islamic militant group Boko Haram for a cease-fire…

87 PDP aspirants eye 24 assembly seats in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said 87 aspirants for various…

Court affirms ban on Hijab in Lagos schools

An Ikeja High Court on Friday upheld the ban on the wearing of Hijab (Muslim…

Report: Nigerian towns still under Boko Haram grip

A Nigerian newspaper, the Daily Trust has detailed swathe of Nigerian territory still under Boko…