The prison, located in Nigeria’s Oyo State, was raided overnight by a group of unknown assailants, the country’s prison service confirmed on Saturday. The attackers engaged in a firefight with the prison guards, forcing their way in by blowing holes in the facility’s walls with explosives. The attackers focused only …
Read More »Twitter scrubs Nigerian president’s post & suspends account for ‘abusive behavior’ after tweeting warning to rebels
A tweet posted by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday was removed less than one day later over the rule violation, with the platform also suspending his handle for 12 hours, according to Reuters. “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of …
Read More »340+ Nigerian schoolboys freed after abduction claimed by Boko Haram militants – governor
The 344 students were released to authorities on Thursday and are set to be transported back to the state capital of Katsina City in northern Nigeria, Governor Aminu Masari told state media in a televised interview. Officials said the students were in good condition, but they have yet to receive …
Read More »Dynamo can sign Nigerian striker
Vice-champion of Ukraine Kiev “Dynamo” found a new variant of strengthening the striker position. The list of potential beginners “Dynamo” joined the 20-year-old forward of “Vetspils” Adeleke Akinyemi, according to the portal allnigeriasoccer.com. Akinyemi have emerged of a strained relationship with the leadership of the Latvian club – the player …
Read More »Nigerian planning to invest in Europe and the United States to $50 billion
60% of future investment will be outside of Africa Nigerian Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa, plans to invest $20 billion to $50 billion in Europe and the United States by 2025 in areas such as renewable energy and oil refining. “I think that renewable energy sources — way …
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