The United States of America has condemned the June 3 attack on a military post in Bosso, southeastern Niger.
The government of the United States of America in a statement, conveyed its sympathy to the families of the 32 soldiers killed in the attack and the 67 others who were injured.
``The United States condemns in the strongest terms Boko Haram’s barbaric June 3 attack on a military outpost in Bosso, Niger.
``We extend our deepest condolences...
Tuesday, 7 June 2016
In an attempt to create an atmosphere for dialogue with Niger Delta militants, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the military to cease operations in the region for 2 weeks.
According to the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu who made the disclosure in Abuja on Monday, the Federal Government is keen to dialogue with the militants so as to restore genuine peace in the region, where oil production has been significantly hampered...
Monday, 6 June 2016
Boko Haram fighters captured the southeastern Niger town of Bosso Sunday night after clashes with Nigerian and Nigerien troops, said the Mayor of Bosso and a military source according to a Reuters report.
The defense ministry said that the insurgents first captured the town on Friday following an attack in which 32 troops were killed, but by Saturday Niger forces had chased them out.
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AN OPENING REMARK BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, HIS EXCELLENCY (DR.) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, AT THE RETREAT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INEC, TODAY 6 TH OF JUNE 2016.
Protocol:
It is my pleasure to be here with you at this very important event and to declare open, this retreat by the Senate Committee on INEC. Let me particularly appreciate everyone here that has taken out time to attend this retreat for your patriotism,...
President Muhammadu Buhari told newsmen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Monday that he had transmitted a letter to the National Assembly intimating the legislature of his 10 days vacation which began on Monday.
The president will in the course of the vacation have his ear checked by an ENT specialist because of what has been described as a recurring infection.
With the letter to the National Assembly, VP Osinbajo is expected...
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