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Boko Haram leader, Shekau, speaks; vows to attack Nigerian refineries, Buhari, Babangida, others

The fugitive claimed responsibility for the killing of a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Albani The leader of the extremist Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, has, in a video released to journalists, threatened more attacks against Nigeria, saying his members would target Nigeria’s sources of revenue, and her refineries. Mr. Shekau, a fugitive, who is wanted for terrorism by both Nigeria and ... Read More »

FASHOLA URGES REFLECTION ON PAST SUCCESSES AS INSPIRATION TO REBUILD NATION “We did it before and we can find it in us to do it again”, he says

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Wednesday urged Nigerians to reflect on the past successes associated with Nigeria as a nation in order to find the right inspiration towards rebuilding of country. Fashola, who spoke as Guest of Honour at the Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, venue of the Public Presentation of the books, “The Life and Times of James ... Read More »

Gov. Ahmed calls for Northern Nigeria Agric Summit

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for the convocation of an Agric Summit by the 19 Northern States to chart a roadmap for the development of agriculture as agribusiness rather than dependence on oil revenues.   Governor Ahmed said this in a lecture he delivered at the inauguration of New Leadership and Public Lecture organized by the Arewa ... Read More »

Why Nigerian soldiers have not finished off Boko Haram —Presidency

The Presidency today explained why Nigerian troops have not crushed Boko Haram, the terrorist Islamic sect that has made life a nightmare in Nigeria’s North-East. Dr. Doyin Okupe, Senior Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, made the explanation while addressing the media in Abuja on concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram’s activities. Below is the text ... Read More »