US working with Nigerian military to counter security threats-Envoy

The United States government said it is working closely with the Nigerian Military to counter threats to secu­rity in Nigeria and Af­rica.
The US Consul General Jeff Hawkins stated during the reception of a warship donated to the Nigerian Navy by the US government that the US and Nigeria have common interest in a peaceful, well policed Gulf of Guinea .He added that the donation of the warship will increase Nigeria’s ability to reach this shared goal.

Jonathan lacks capacity to fight insecurity, corruption – APC

The All Progres­sives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to use their votes to express their dissatisfaction with President Goodluck Jon­athan for his inability to fight the two main chal­lenges facing the country: corruption and insecu­rity, despite having been in power for six years.

We’ve been prudent with state resources – Amaechi

The Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi, has attributed successful implementation of projects in the state to well-defined and purposeful use of funds.
Amaechi spoke yesterday, during the 2015 New Year State Banquet organized by the state, which attracted state dignitaries and political office holders.
He said: “We have been very prudent, we have managed our resources in such a way that we can stand our ground and tell people like Tonye Princewill, that we can’t steal money.
“I will publish the transaction of our power assets and I tell Tonye Princewill, and he knows that I don’t like money. Tonye Princewill had a problem with Tonye Cole. It is peer jealousy.

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I’m coming up with anti-corruption plan - President Jonathan says

Speaking during a special New Year service at the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, in Abuja yesterday January 1st, President Jonathan said his administration is coming up with plans and programmes to fight corruption in Nigeria. What he said below...

India says Pakistani boat exploded off coast

Pakistan questions veracity of claim vessel sank after New Year's Eve clash with Indian coast guard in the Arabian Sea.

India's Defence Ministry released images purportedly showing the boat after the explosion on board [AFP]

India's defence ministry says a Pakistani fishing boat bound for India blew up, killing all four people on board, after the Indian coast guard tried to stop and search it.

Clashes erupt at demonstrations in Bahrain

Sunni-ruled country sees more unrest over arrest of main Shia opposition politician for alleged incitement of violence.

Most of Bahrain's protests until Thursday had been confined to Shia areas in the suburbs [Reuters]

Anti-riot police and hundreds of demonstrators keeping up daily protests to demand the release of Bahrain's main Shia opposition leader have clashed in villages near Manama, witnesses said.

Palestinians submit application to join ICC

Ambassador to UN has formally submitted documents for membership of the Hague-based International Criminal Court.

The Palestinians intend to pursue a war -crimes case against Israel for its actions in Gaza last year [AFP]

The Palestinian ambassador to the UN has formally submitted Palestine's application to join the International Criminal Court to the UN secretary-general.