Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Video - Nigeria's move to ease business
Francis Okolie had been operating his interior decoration firm without any formal registration for two years. He says the business was struggling until he decided to make the company official.
Boko Haram attack Nigeria base - 48 dead
The number of military personnel killed in a Boko Haram attack on an army post in Nigeria's northeast has risen to 48, according to sources.
The attack took place late on Thursday when scores of fighters in trucks stormed the base at Zari village in Borno state and briefly captured it after intense fighting.
"The casualty toll now stands at 48 with the recovery of 17 more bodies of soldiers in surrounding bushes in Zari by search and rescue teams," a Nigerian military source told AFP news agency.
More bodies are likely to be recovered as search and rescue missions continue.
Boko Haram took weapons and military equipment before they were pushed out of the base by soldiers with aerial support.
The attack took place late on Thursday when scores of fighters in trucks stormed the base at Zari village in Borno state and briefly captured it after intense fighting.
"The casualty toll now stands at 48 with the recovery of 17 more bodies of soldiers in surrounding bushes in Zari by search and rescue teams," a Nigerian military source told AFP news agency.
More bodies are likely to be recovered as search and rescue missions continue.
Boko Haram took weapons and military equipment before they were pushed out of the base by soldiers with aerial support.
Increased attacks on military
More than 20,000 people have been killed since Boko Haram launched an armed campaign in northeast Nigeria nearly a decade ago. Over two million others have been forced from their homes.
In recent months, the armed group has intensified attacks on military targets.
On July 14, Boko Haram fighters overran a military base in Jilli village, in Yobe state, when dozens of troops were said to be been killed, wounded or missing.
Soldiers and civilians have also been targeted in separate attacks in neighbouring Chadand Niger.
The assaults appear to undermine repeated claims by the Nigerian military that Boko Haram had been defeated.
More than 20,000 people have been killed since Boko Haram launched an armed campaign in northeast Nigeria nearly a decade ago. Over two million others have been forced from their homes.
In recent months, the armed group has intensified attacks on military targets.
On July 14, Boko Haram fighters overran a military base in Jilli village, in Yobe state, when dozens of troops were said to be been killed, wounded or missing.
Soldiers and civilians have also been targeted in separate attacks in neighbouring Chadand Niger.
The assaults appear to undermine repeated claims by the Nigerian military that Boko Haram had been defeated.
Monday, September 3, 2018
Video - Germany, Nigeria vow to combat illegal migration
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari have affirmed their commitment to fighting illegal migration. The German Chancellor met with President Buhari on Friday, in the last leg of her trip to three African countries. Speaking at a joint news conference in Abuja---Merkel emphasised the need to create economic opportunities for young Nigerians to reduce their motivation for leaving their home country. There are currently around 8,600 Nigerians in Germany, who have been denied asylum. Germany wants those who are rejected to return to Nigeria.
Video - Nigeria hosts beauty pageant advocating for girls education
In Nigeria, education activists are using a beauty contest to advocate for the welfare of the girl child. The Polo international beauty contest premiered this week in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
Video - Nigeria looking to broaden its relations with China
Nigeria is looking to broaden its relations with China to rip maximum benefits.
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