This Day (Nigeria)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 06:55
The ongoing military offensive against members of Boko Haram sect has extended to Cameroun, which the fleeing terrorists have carved out as their safe haven from where they carry out cross border attacks.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 07:48
The Nigerian Army Monday commenced a major operation to put an end to the activities of all armed men and criminal gangs who have been engaging in the wanton killing and destruction of lives and property in the three North-central states.
Monday, March 24, 2014 - 09:19
No fewer than 35 persons were reportedly killed Sunday killed in Gbajimba,Guma Local Government Area of Benue State in a renewed fight when suspected Fulani Mercenaries attacked the area.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 07:23
The recent counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency offensives launched against the outlawed Boko Haram Islamic sect is yielding fruits, as scores of wounded terrorists who escaped from various camps under the fire of security forces have been captured in the fringes of Lake Chad.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 09:26
Former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has appealed to the international community to support Nigeria’s quest for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council in view of the nation’s critical role as an undisputed leader and motivator in the African continent.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 09:25
President Goodluck Jonathan Sunday in Abuja said with the strategies put in place, the federal government would soon surmount the challenge of terrorism being perpetrated by the Boko Haram sect in the North-east of the country.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 09:50
Incensed by the rising number of deaths arising from attacks by the terrorist Boko Haram group, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Adesola Amosu, personally entered the battle zone last weekend when he flew one of the Alpha jets of the 75 Strike Group of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to conduct air strikes against enemy positions in the North-east.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 06:07
Nigeria has been classified as a corrupt country with a poor governance record, while discrimination against women, the less privileged, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people is common place.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:27
The federal government has warned members of the armed forces including the military service chiefs and commanders, that it will not spare any officer found culpable in human rights violation in the course of their internal security operations.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:16
President Goodluck Jonathan has again called on members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect to drop their weapons and come to the negotiating table to express their grievances.