The Nigerian Army has launched a major operation to liberate the strategic town of Bama, Borno State from Boko Haram insurgents. Investigation revealed on Tuesday that deployment of ground forces and equipment was preceded by days of targeted aerial operations in Bama and its environs. An intelligence source, who made this known, said that the […]
Boko Haram fighters are preparing in mass at their headquarters in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza, Maiduguri, Borno State for a showdown with Multinational Joint Task Force, residents and an intelligence officer told The Associated Press. A woman, who was trapped in the town since it was seized in July, 2014 told her daughter […]
Nigerian army Chief, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah, has visited Baga town in Borno State, which has just been recaptured from Boko Haram, reiterating that the militants will be wiped out of Nigeria’s northeast in the next few weeks. Chief Of Army Staff, Kenneth Minimah Nigerian Army FB page Gen. Minimah arrived Maiduguri earlier in the […]
By Joe Onwukeme | Enugu, Nigeria | Feb. 21, 2015 – In a statement at a conference issued by the Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Marshal Alex Badeh on 8th October, 2014, described “Fifth Columnists” as moles in Nigerian Armed Forces responsible for the conflicting stories that emanates from the military to the media […]
INTERNATIONAL response to last week’s postponement of Nigeria’s presidential and general election may have provoked serious worries and consideration of the option of targeted sanctions on certain government and security officials by the United States (US) government in Washington DC and other western capitals, Empowered Newswire reports. A White House spokesperson, Edward C. Price, had […]
February 16, 2015 by Fidelis Soriwei Troops of the Nigerian Army have completely secured Monguno, Marte and other communities in the North of Borno State from Boko Haram occupation. The members of the Boko Haram Sect had launched a massive attack on Monguno from different directions and captured the town on January 25, 2015. The […]
President Goodluck Jonathan | credits: File photo President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said he was always worried whenever what he described as unexpected public utterances were uttered against the Nigerian military. He said Nigerians must learn to respect members of the nation’s security forces because while they sleep in their houses, the security men are […]
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says soldiers have placed him under surveillance for the past three days. Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday by his Media Office, claimed that the soldiers numbering 30 were first noticed in a truck close to his Ikoyi, Lagos residence around 11pm […]
Threats by military authorities that they could not guarantee security for the conduct of the general election forced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to shift the polls, TheCable has been informed. Although the electoral commission listed several reasons for taking the decision at its meeting with 28 political parties on Saturday, TheCable understands that the […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday, adduced reasons armed military men should be allowed to mount sentry around polling centres during the forthcoming general elections. Speaking at a dialogue session the commission held with Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, accredited observers and political parties […]
‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me’ – VIDEO of Tinubu’s campaign promise resurfaces amid blackout
Nine senators defect to ADC from different parties
Protest in northern Nigeria over killing of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku (No foresight, no vision - all regrets)
Only 10 percent? – Wike expresses shock over voters turnout in FCT polls
Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti becomes first African to receive posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged role in coup plot
Why the Hullaballoo About Nnamdi Kanu’s Release - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Aug 19th, 2025
When Government Goes Rogue with Impunity - By Oseloka H. Obaze Posted on: Apr 20th, 2025
I Recommend the British Re-colonization of Nigeria - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Apr 20th, 2025
Protests in Africa: A Decade of Turmoil and the Rising Wave of Unrest Posted on: Mar 7th, 2025
The Consolation in Trump’s Presidency - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 1st, 2025Protests in Africa: A Decade of Turmoil and the Rising Wave of Unrest - Over 250,000 Dead and Billions Lost—Can Africa Handle the Crisis Ahead? Posted on: Jan 30th, 2025
Deconstructing Nigeria - By Oseloka H. Obaze Posted on: Jan 25th, 2025
We Should All Join in the Protest - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Nov 26th, 2024
Elected representatives: Servants or Masters? - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Nov 15th, 2024Nigeria’s Forgotten Poor! - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Oct 5th, 2024© 2026 New Nigerian Politics. All Rights Reserved. Log in - Designed by Gabfire Themes
