Where is N5tr oil money, APC asks Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Cam­paign Organisation (APCPCO) has asked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to explain to Nige­rians how N5 trillion in oil and gas revenue allegedly gone down the drain.

Baga's Destruction In Images

The Amnesty International has released the satellite images of last week’s attack on the towns of Baga and Doron by the Boko Haram sect.
The before and after images of the two neighbouring towns, Baga and Doron show the devastating effect of the attacks which left over 3,700 structures damaged or completely destroyed. Other nearby towns and villages were also attacked over this period.

Before:  images show the densely populated village of Doron Baga on January 2 – before the attack/  Photo : Daily Mail

How Boko Haram Killed Woman In Labour

Amnesty International claimed on Thursday that Boko Haram killed a woman who was in labour during what is feared could be the deadliest attack of the militants’ six-year insurgency.


The human rights group said one witness to the assault on Baga, told them the woman was shot by indiscriminate fire that also cut down small children.

READ ALSO: Dead Bodies Litter Baga After Boko Haram Attack

OPINION: How Elections Are Already Being Rigged

As elections 2015 are approaching, while some are worried about who wins, a few Nigerians are more bothered about a peaceful transition into a new democratic regime.

Ochereome Nnanna has penned down his heart concerning the forthcoming election and what he thinks might not be going right. Ochereome is an Editor, Columnist, Media Consulting at Vanguard. And here is the engaging piece below:

Let me start by wishing you a Happy New Year, 2015. May I also wish Nigeria a peaceful election and transition to the next regime.

Wilfried Bony One Of Most Expensive African Footballers

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony became one of the most expensive African players in history after he had been bought for $38m by Manchester City. 

Wilfried Bony of Swansea.

The 26-year-old, already a former player of Swansea, January 14 signed a 4-and-a-half-year deal and will wear the number 14 shirt.
Details on BBC.

Boko Haram: Jonathan Tasks Military On Saboteurs

President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the Nigerian military authorities to identify the officers and soldiers who are sabotaging the ongoing counter- terrorism and counter-insurgency campaign in the North-east.

President Goodluck Jonathan

The President, who told the military authorities on Wednesday to identify the soldiers and officers that are committed to the country’s war against the sect members, directed the military to remove saboteurs.

ACF, NEF Back Buhari, Reject Interim Government

As elections are approaching, so many groups are getting identified with their own choice of presidential candidates.

Gen. Buhari

The Northern Elders’ Forum, and the Arewa Consultative Forum, have endorsed the All Progressives Congress’ Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for the February 2015 election.