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Police claim kidnapped Chibok girl freed, elders say not true

Nigeria's police on Thursday claimed that one of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko…

Senators in rowdy session over $1bn loan for military hardware

There were some hot exchanges at the Nigerian Senate today over the $1billion loan request…

Nweze confirmed for Supreme Court

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Chima Nweze as Justice of the…

Senate passes criminal justice law, to enhance civil liberties

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday in Abuja passed the Criminal Justice (Release from Custody) Special…

Next Wednesday public holiday in Nigeria

Nigeria's Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1 October as public holiday to mark Nigeria's 54th…

Doubts persist over Shekau's 'death'

A Nigerian military claim that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau was dead was dismissed as…

Fayose, thugs beat up High Court judge

Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state Governor elect, known for his short temper slapped a court judge…

Nigeria’s Questionable Arms Deal

Simon Ateba South African authorities impound a jet belonging to Ayo Oritsejafor with $9.

300 Boko Haram fighters surrender in Cameroon

Cameroon's defense ministry said more than 300 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered there in the…

Jonathan assures on 2015 elections in talks with Ban, Cameron

Nigeria's 2015 general elections will be conducted in line with global best practices, President Goodluck…