Bandits Affiliated To Shekau-led Boko Haram Release Picture, Video Of 21 Abducted Passengers In Niger State

The incident occurred around 3 pm. when the bandits waited in ambush as the public transport vehicle ran into the blockade.   BY SAHARAREPORTERS Armed bandits affiliated to the Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram, Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, have released a picture and video showing about 21 passengers abducted in Niger State. The…

First woman, first African : Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala set to be named WTO boss

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala looks set to be confirmed Monday as the first woman and first African leader of the beleaguered World Trade Organization, a near-paralysed institution desperately needing a kick-start. The WTO has called a special general council meeting at which the former Nigerian finance minister and World Bank veteran is expected to be formally selected as…