Rafiu Ajakaye

Monday, October 24, 2016 - 06:44
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency on Friday arrested another former government minister in connection with a $2.1 billion corruption case. The EFCC is investigating the misappropriation of $2.1 billion earmarked for the fight against Boko Haram.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 06:48
Former Defense Minister Musiliu Obanikoro has been detained by Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency over the misappropriation of $2.1 billion earmarked for the fight against Boko Haram, a spokesman said late Monday.
Thursday, September 22, 2016 - 07:42
Nigerian troops have retaken a remote northeastern town along the country's border with Niger from Boko Haram militants, a military spokesman announced Wednesday. According to army spokesman Sani Usman, Mallam Fatori -- which was one of the last few towns still held by the militants -- was now under full control of the military.