Tongues Wag Over Increasing Boko Haram Ambush, Military Casualties

The Nigerian military’s effort against insurgency in the North-east has witnessed tough times in the past one year despite the unrelenting onslaught against Boko Haram, as renewed attacks have claimed army commanders and their troops in ambush, while others are missing in action. Daily Trust digs in.

Sometime in November 2015, a massive explosive was reportedly thrown by Boko Haram militants on Nigerian troops in Gajiganna, Damasak Local Government Area of Borno State that led to the killing of over 100 soldiers.

Many Feared Dead, Gov, Others Wounded As Church Collapses In Akwa Ibom

Tragedy occurred Saturday as a Church located along Uyo village Road collapsed on leading to loss of lives.

Gambian President Rejects Election Result — A Week After Accepting Defeat

Yahya Jammeh, President of Gambia, has rejected the outcome of the December 1 presidential elections and has called for fresh polls.

Gala Nobel Prize Ceremonies In Sweden, Norway

Nobel Prize 2016 Winners

Saturday night in Scandinavia, a group of world-famous prizes will be awarded in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economics and world peace, all funded by the legacy of an industrialist best known for inventing dynamite.

‘How We Steal ATM Cards From Unsuspecting Owners, Loot Their Accounts’

The police in Abuja has smashed a syndicate who specializes in stealing ATM cards from bank customers across the country.

Rivers Goes To Polls Today Amid Anxiety Over Security

REC Cautions Politicians Against Inflammatory Statements

Anxiety has been mounting in Rivers State as political parties jostle to win 37 national and state legislative seats today.

We Made No Provision For Falcons’ Victory, Minister Confesses

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Photo: CAF

The Federal Government yesterday declared that it had premonitions that the female national team, the Super Falcons, will not win the 2016 Africa Women Nations Cup hence it failed to work out the funds for the team’s bonuses and other allowances.

President Orders Independent Probe Of Corpers’ Death

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an independent investigation into the death of a 2016 Batch ‘B’ corps member, Miss Ifedolapo Oladepo, who died at the Kano Orientation Camp recently.

Fake Visas Cost RwandAir Over ₦8b On Lagos-Dubai Route

RwandAir

• Carrier may withdraw new A330 from Nigeria 

Fake entry visas carried by Nigerians travelling to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, has cost an African carrier, RwandAir, a penalty in excess of US$20 million (₦8 billion) in the last six months.

Benin Clinic Battles Mother-To-Child HIV Transmission

Blandine Mekpo, a midwife at a maternity ward, provides information about AIDS to pregnant women in Bohicon, southern Benin ©Delphine Bousquet (AFP)

Pregnant with her fourth child in a clinic in Benin, Rosine is relieved to learn that she does not have AIDS, after a free test considered a national health priority.

FOR THE RECORD: Okonjo-Iweala: I’m Not Running In 2019 With Atiku Or Anyone Else

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, two-time minister of finance, says she has not endorsed anyone for president in 2019.

African Women's Champions Nigeria Demand Full Bonus Payments

Super Falcons in training

Nigeria's women's team are continuing to refuse to leave a hotel in Abuja until they are paid allowances and bonuses for winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

It’s Risky To Talk About Nigeria Now, Says Jonathan

Goodluck Jonathan. Photo: Bloomberg.com

Gbaramatu people urge Okowa to end military invasion

Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday at Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, said it is unsafe to talk about events and situation of things in Nigeria.

Cameroon PM Dismisses English Speakers' Call For Federal State

Protesters in Bamenda, northern Cameroon, vented anger against marginalization. BBC

The constitution in Cameroon provides for a unitary state which must never be divided, the Prime Minister of Cameroon has said.

Philemon Yang is an English speaker but he believes Cameroon should remain a unitary state. Getty Images

FOR THE RECORD: Police Recruitment: Commission Releases Names Of Successful Applicants

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released names of successful applicants for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force in the Federal Government’s 10,000 policemen recruitment programme.

FOR THE RECORD: FG Considers Setting Up Commodity Pricing Board By 2017

The Federal Government says it is considering holding a public debate in order to establish commodity pricing board by 2017.

Chapecoense Awarded Copa Sudamericana After Death Of 19 Players In Plane Crash

Tragic Brazilian club Chapecoense have been crowned winners of the Copa Sudamericana after their plane crashed while travelling to the final.

Chapecoense football team were due to play in the first leg of the final of the Copa Sudamericana in Medellin, Colombia. AFP

Malawi Protests Tanzania's New Map Over Lake, Takes Lake Dispute To UN, AU

Image source: tzaffairs.org

A new map by Tanzania, which shows it owns half of the disputed Lake Malawi/Lake Nyasa, has stirred a fresh row with Malawi which says that the map is "wrong".

Tensions escalated from 2011 when Malawi began oil exploration activities on the lake. AFP

FG Bans Importation Of Vehicles Through Land Borders

Nigeria Customs Service, Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT

From next month, importation of vehicles through the land borders will be prohibited, according to a new prohibition order issued by the Federal Government to that effect. The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles.

'Sabotage' Nations Cup In Gabon, Activists Urge

Workers apply final touches to the pitch of the Stade de L'Amitie, during it preparation for the 2017 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, in Libreville ©Marco Longari (AFP)

Two political activists called on Monday for the 'boycott and sabotage' of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations if it is not moved from Gabon "to a more stable country".

EU Delays Gabon Presidential Poll Report

The opposition says Mr Bongo's victory was rigged. AFP

The European Union has delayed the publication of a report on the August controversial presidential election in Gabon which was narrowly won by President Ali Bongo, the AFP news agency reports. 

Buhari Meets With Liberian Leader, Sirleaf

President Muhammadu Buhari and his Liberian counterpart President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met with the Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, behind closed doors.

West Africa Bans 'Dirty Fuels' From Europe

AFP

Five countries in West Africa have decided to stop importing "dirty fuels" from Europe, the UN Environment Programme says.

PHOTONEWS: Ghana Arrests Over Fake US Embassy

The building used by the gang is a far cry from the real US embassy in Accra. US State Department

Authorities in Ghana have arrested at least three people in connection with the bizarre case of a bogus US embassy, which was being operated by fraudsters for the last 10 years in the capital, Accra. 

Revealed: 40 Reps, 5 Senators Parade O’ Level Certificates — Daily Trust Investigation

*28 members in APC, 21 in PDP*North-West, North-Central, North-East in the Lead *It’s a matter of serious concern - Rafsanjani, others*We’re still a vibrant assembly – Namdas

A total of 45 federal lawmakers who got elected into the Nigerian parliament during the 2015 General Elections to represent their various constituencies across the country were inaugurated into both chambers of the National Assembly with either Secondary School Certificates or Grade-II Teachers’ Certificates as their highest educational qualification.

Russian And Pakistani Warplanes For Nigeria

Nigeria military often carries out air strikes to tackle insurgents. AFP

Nigeria has bought warplanes and helicopters from Russia and Pakistan following the refusal of the US to sell arms to the West African state, the Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, has said. 

Fake American Embassy In Ghana Shut Down After Ten Years Issuing Visas

President Barack Obama

'The criminals running the operation were able to pay off corrupt officials to look the other way, as well as obtain legitimate blank documents to be doctored'

Authorities in Ghana have busted a fake U.S. embassy in the capital Accra run by a criminal network that for a decade issued illegally obtained authentic visas, the U.S. State Department said.

Victorious Super Falcons Return, Take Protest To Abuja

The Super Falcons celebrating their 10th African Women Nations Cup victory after beating Cameroun 1-0 in the final in Yaoundé… on Saturday. Photo: CAF.

Players may protest unpaid allowances

Players and officials of the victorious Super Falcons arrived in Lagos yesterday from Cameroun, where they defeated the Lionesses to win their 10th African Women Nations Cup title.

Experts Speak On How To Revamp Power Sector

• Canvass Revocation of Licenses of Non-Performing Utilities • Manufacturers, Consumers, Workers Demand Investigation, Public Inquiry into Privatization Process • Remaining 40 Percent Govt Shares in DISCOs Should Be Sold Immediately ·Workers Write BPE, Demand 10 Percent in Utilities

Following Federal Government’s decision not to reverse the privatization of the power sector, stakeholders are now canvassing a radical shake-up of the sector, to stimulate optimal performance. They also suggested the revocation of the licenses of non-performing utilities as deterrent to others.

Disregard Reports Of Sales Of 2017 UTME Application — JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged the public to disregard the speculations that it had commenced the sales of its application documents for 2017 UTME by some group of persons.

EU Accuses China Of Wrecking 'Green' Goods Deal

China has scuppered attempts by world trade heavyweights to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a list of environmentally friendly products, the European Union says ©Thierry Charlier (AFP)

China has scuppered attempts by world trade heavyweights to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a list of environmentally friendly products, the European Union said on Sunday.