NORTH EAST

North-East Governors raise alarm over bandits relocating to their region

Governors in the North-East region of the country have raised an alarm of bandits relocating to the region.

PENGASSAN strike: Marketers stop fuel supply to East, North

As the strike embarked by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) entered its third day on Saturday, marketers have stopped loading of fuel at Apapa, Lagos, to northern and south-eastern parts of the Nigeria, SUNDAY PUNCH gathered

No more Boko Haram camps in North-East - Nigerian Army

"The situation in the North-East has tremendously improved. The military operations or the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North-East is hinged on three things.

Nigerian Army Has Uncovered A New Terrorist Group In North-East

Meanwhile, the air force said on Sunday that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, visited the North-East on Saturday.

US lawmakers meet Osinbajo, Saraki, Dogara over North-East crisis

Among the issues of particular interest to the U.S. officials will be the fight against Boko Haram and the humanitarian situation in the North-East.

'Overstay Is Killing Us' - Soldier Deployed To North East For 2 Years Now Cries Out

For I know in war front care is prerequisite but this one that happened make me thinking because I realize the cause of the rampart death is overstay of soldiers in north east.

Nigerian man reveals the deplorable state of a Primary and Secondary school in a state in the North East (video)

A video showing the deplorable state of a primary and junior secondary school in the North East has made the rounds on social media.

NNPC discovers oil in North-East

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantity in the north-eastern part of the country. The acting group general manager, group public affairs division of the corporation, Samson Makoji

Nigerian soldier who sustained bullet injury while serving in the North East kicks as President Tinubu gifts Super Eagles players houses, plots of land and national honor

A Nigerian soldier who sustained a bullet injury while serving in the North East has kicked against President Tinubu gifting Super Eagles players houses, plots of land and national honour after they came second in the just concluded AFCON.

US Faults Army's Claim of Defeating Boko Haram in North-East

The United States Department of State is worried about Nigeria's inability to effectively secure and hold onto territories recaptured from Boko Haram terrorists despite the successes recorded by the Multi-National Joint Task Force. The US government's assertion

Humanitarian crisis in Benue worse than situation in North East - UN

The United Nations, UN, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mathias Shemale has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Benue state saying it is worse than the situation in Bornu state. Shemale made the observation when he led a delegation on

Buhari Launches 'Special Initiative' to Tackle Boko Haram in the North-east

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the setting up of an intelligence fusion centre in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, for the purpose of gathering and sharing intelligence among the security agencies in the country. The Senior Special Assistant to

Despite Global Calls for Ceasefire, Israel Expands East Rafah, North Gaza Evacuation Order

In a recent development, the Israeli military has expanded evacuation orders in Eastern Rafah and the Northern Gaza Strip as part of its ongoing conflict with Hamas militants, as reported by Channels TV. Palestinians residing in these areas were instructed

American Student Released By North Korea Last Week, Has Died

United States student Otto Warmbier, who was imprisoned in North Korea for 17 months before being returned home in a coma less than a week ago, has died in a Ohio hospital, his family said in a statement. The 22-year-old was detained in North Korea for allegedly

Igbo Quit Notice: South-East Governors Hold Emergency Meeting, Almost Mobilized Buses to Evacuate Igbos from North

The Governors of South-East, on Wednesday, held an emergency meeting over the quit notice extended to the Igbos residing in the Northern Nigeria, Vanguard reports. President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo made the disclosure in Enugu Wednesday

Manchester United agree 10-year extension with Adidas worth at least £900m

Manchester United wore their new home kit for their latest pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund Manchester United have agreed a 10-year extension to their partnership with Adidas worth a minimum of £900m. United's new deal with the German kit manufacturer

How Igbos Have Demonstrated Faith in One Nigeria - Governor Ikpeazu

You can count how many big businesses belonging to the people from the north east, north west, north central that you can find in Owerri, you cannot find a four storey building belonging to somebody from the north east anywhere in the south