Nigerians say attempted hacks on INEC’s database could lead to instability, disunity, violence and rigged voting in the coming general elections

Nigerians have reacted with dismay at the news that there have been attempted hacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s computer database, saying such attacks could result in political instability, disunity, violence, as well as rigged

Central Bank of Nigeria extends deadline for people to swap their old naira notes for the new ones

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Sunday, January 29, that it was extending the deadline for citizens to swap their old ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1,000 notes for the newly redesigned notes from January 31 to February 10.

Nigerian soldiers ‘neutralise’ several insurgents in ambush on Damboa-Maiduguri road 

The Nigerian Army claims it successfully “neutralised several insurgents” who tried to ambush troops on the Damboa-Maiduguri road in Borno State on Monday, January 23.

Second cohort of Nigerian refugees living in Cameroon voluntarily repatriated to their homeland

The second cohort of more than 200 refugees – who fled to Cameroon and who have been staying at the Minawao camp in that country – have been voluntarily repatriated to their ancestral community in the border town of Banki in the Bama

Buying and selling Permanent Voters Cards is an offence and those caught doing so will face the wrath of the law

Would-be voters in the Jere Local Government Area of Borno State who sold their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) for money and food are now regretting it and want them back because they want to participate in the February 25 general elections.

Local association offers free circumcisions to almost 300 vulnerable and poor children

The Association of Ka Fadi Alheri ko Kayi Shiru (Speak good words or remain silent) has sponsored circumcisions for almost 300 vulnerable children – mainly the kids from internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those from poor families

Exclusive interview: Commander warns insurgents that the Multinational Joint Task Force will flush them out and destroy them

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was established in 1994 to put an end to trans-border armed banditry around the area of Lake Chad Basin and facilitate free movement along Nigeria’s northeast border.

Families of fallen heroes in Borno State beg the government, philanthropists and God-fearing individuals for support

The families of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members who paid the supreme price and died on battlefields in the fight against the insurgency have called on the Borno State government, philanthropists and God-fearing individuals

Only 11 days left to get Permanent Voters Cards, without which citizens cannot take part in coming elections

Citizens of Borno State have just 11 days left to get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), without which they will not be able to cast their ballot in the February 25 general elections in Nigeria.

Doom and gloom as severe economic crisis threatens

Doom and gloom as severe economic crisis threatens

Global growth is slowing sharply, with the worldwide economic output projected to be just 1.7% this year, according to the latest analysis from the World Bank Group.