Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram need $34m – UNHCR

by James Sambo With over 75 000 people displaced in the battle against insurgents in NorthEast and NorthCentral Nigeria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on donors to fund urgent operations refugees fleeing from insurgents into Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The UNHCR and its 16 partners said that $34million is needed... Read More

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September 15, 2014

Nigerian man arraigned for raping foreigner in Festac

by Kolapo Olapoju A Nigerian man, Fabian Anyanwu, has been arraigned for allegedly assaulting and raping a 22-year-old Cameroonian lady. He appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday , 15 September. 34-year-old Anyanwu, who resides in Festac Town, Lagos, reportedly assaulted and forcefully had sex with the complainant on 15 August at his... Read More

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September 12, 2014

#ShowerTime: Dencia takes her new vibrating vagina washer to the bathroom

by Akan Ido Cameroonian singer, Dencia is showcasing her much touted beauty product – a deep cleansing vibrating vagina washer. Dencia, who, months ago, launched the controversial skin bleaching product, Whitenicous, posted pictures of the vagina cleanser on her Instagram page getting ready to errm… test it out in the bathroom. A Whitenicious soap, cream,... Read More

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September 3, 2014

War on Boko Haram: Cameroonian soldiers kill over 40 members

by Seyi Oladapo A 3 hour shoot-out between insurgents and Cameroonian soldiers has led to the death of over 40 Boko Haram members. This was revealed by the Cameroonian ministry of defence. It stated that heavily armed fighters “attempted to cross the bridge at Fotokol” in the extreme north of the country and opened fire... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, Borno state. The militants stormed the town in the early hours of Monday, 1 September, with the intention of taking over the town like they did Gwoza, but soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed in... Read More

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August 28, 2014

We will get Gwoza back from Boko Haram – Gen Olukolade is now ready to accept reality

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 27 August, the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade said the Nigerian Army will imminently take back the Islamic caliphate of Gwoza from the forces of Boko Haram. After initially being in denial about Abubakar Shekau’s declaration that Gwoza now belongs to the sect, the Army boss has said... Read More

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August 26, 2014

480 Nigerian soldiers are back from Cameroon

by Isi Esene The Defence Headquarters have announced the return of over 400 soldiers who reportedly fled into Cameroon after fierce fighting against the deadly Islamic militant group, Boko Haram. In a statement released by the DHQ, the troops were said to have been addressed by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Major General Zaruwa... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Samuel Eto’o is gone, gone, gone

by Mark Bassey Samuel Eto’o has been stripped of the Cameroon national team captaincy. The former Chelsea and Barcelona striker was left out of Volker Finke’s new-look squad announced last weekend and a new skipper was expected to be announced. Three days later, the Camerooon Football Federation (Fecafoot), has confirmed Stephane M’Bia as their new... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Army, Boko Haram wrestle for control of Gamboru

by Godwin Akanfe The Nigerian Army on Monday engaged Boko Haram insurgents in a bloody battle in Gamboru, a town which borders Cameroon’s Extrême-Nord province. The insurgents had attacked the town early Monday, shooting sporadically before attacking the military base and police stations as well as other government installations, forcing residents, and soldiers to flee... Read More

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August 25, 2014

Nigerian soldiers flee into Cameroon after firefight with Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a BBC report, about 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon after the fire fight that took place between them and Boko Haram militants on the morning of Monday, 25 August. Cameroon Army’s spokesman, Lt Col Didier Badjek, confirmed the incident saying that the soldiers had been disarmed and were... Read More

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August 24, 2014

SAD! Footballer dies after being hit in the head by object thrown by fan after match

by S’ola Filani Albert Ebossé, a striker from Cameroon, has died after being hit in the head by an object thrown from the crowd at the end of a top-flight Algerian league game on Saturday. The 24-year-old was struck by a projectile, thrown by fans in the stands, as he and fellow teammates returned to... Read More

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August 19, 2014

World Health Organisation says it is safe travel to Ebola-affected countries [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe The World Health Organisation (WHO) says travelling to Ebola-affected countries is safe and the risk is at best, minimal. The apex health body in the world has released information, saying passengers can proceed to travel to countries like Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, which have been affected by the deadly virus.... Read More

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August 18, 2014

#Ebola: Cameroon confirms border closure, Gabon rules out closing border, Benin closes traditional mortuaries

by Obinwanne Mordi Stories making the rounds that Cameroon has closed its borders with Nigeria and suspended all flights to and from Nigeria fearing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) through international air, seaports and border land outposts, have been confirmed. Speaking on the Hausa Service of British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) monitored in Maiduguri,... Read More

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August 9, 2014

See how much P-square gave to an orphanage in Cameroon (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Forget all the drama, their hearts are in the right place. The P-square brothers are presently in Yaounde, Cameroon for a concert, and they made a quick stop at an orphanage to donate some cash. Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square and their manager/video director brother, Jude Okoye are pictured with... Read More

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August 9, 2014

Ajax confirms negotiations with Eto’o

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Ajax director Marc Overmars, has confirmed that they are having discussions with Samuel Eto’o, over a potential transfer. The Cameroon international is a free agent, after Chelsea released him in July and has been in talks with a number of English clubs like West Ham, QPR and Sunderland. Eto’o and his agent... Read More

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August 1, 2014

D’banj goes to Washington! Singer to meet Obama officials, members of congress, others [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju D’banj, Femi Kuti and Yaya Toure will lead some of Africa’s biggest stars to Washington D.C. 4-7 August with The ONE Campaign to play an active role in shaping the conversation about the US-Africa relationship at the historic US-Africa Leaders Summit. The list of the artists making the trip to the States... Read More

July 30, 2014

Has the cholera outbreak in Cameroon’s northern region spread to Nigeria?

by Emmanuel Chidiogo Cameroon’s Health Ministry has announced that over 1,500 people in the northern region of the country have so far been infected by a cholera outbreak, with the death of more than 200 people in the past two months. The country’s health delegate for the northern region of the West Central African... Read More

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July 27, 2014

It gets worse: Boko Haram kidnap the wife of Cameroon’s vice premier!

by Emmanuel Chidiogo The wife of Cameroonian Vice-Prime Minister, has been kidnapped by insurgents in the town of Kolofata, alongside a local religious leader, Seini Boukar Lamine (Lamido). Insurgents, believed to be members of Boko Haram , have stepped up cross-border into Cameroon, as the West African nation with the aid of international bodies... Read More

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June 1, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Boko Haram frees kidnapped priests, nun in Cameroon

by Zara Mustapha Two Italian priests and a Canadian nun who were captured by suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Cameroon, have been freed . According to reports, the three ex-hostages were flown out of Maroua airport, north of Cameroon near the border shared between Nigeria and Cameroon, using a military aircraft on Sunday morning. A Cameroonian... Read More

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May 17, 2014

Boko Haram’s link with Al-Qaeda has been established – Pres. Hollande

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan and his French counterpart, Francois Hollande has linked the Boko Haram Islamic militant sect with Osama bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda terrorist group. While speaking at the end of the African Regional Summit in Paris, Jonathan told newsmen that the Islamic sect operating in Northern Nigeria is far different from that... Read More

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April 3, 2014

D’banj, Omawumi, Femi Kuti, others hit the farm in new video ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ (WATCH)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Catch D’banj ,Omawumi Victoria Kimani and others get their hands dirty in the farm in the new video whose aim is to raise awareness and increase African leaders investment in agriculture. ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records. It was directed by Godfather Productions and set in South Africa.... Read More

April 1, 2014

D’banj, Omawumi, 17 other African stars launch ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ to change the face of agriculture

by Akintomiwa Agbaje ONE.org today launched one of the continent’s biggest musical collaborations ever, ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’, in support of a new campaign to boost investments in agriculture: ‘Do Agric, It Pays’. Nineteen of the top recording artists from across Africa, including D’Banj and Femi Kuti from Nigeria, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Cote d’Ivoire’s Tiken Jah Fakoly,... Read More

March 6, 2014

Dele Agekameh: Wanted – A war cabinet

by Dele Agekameh The war cabinet, as envisaged, will consist of seasoned Generals, both serving and retired, as well as some respectable and responsible civilians, whose duty will be to take care of the political angle to this festering crisis. It is time to end this genocide! It was a catalogue of deaths and destruction... Read More

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February 14, 2014

2face Idibia, others, in near crash as Aero aborts flight after take-off

by Adeola Balogun Passengers on an Aero Contractors flight received a scare after the door of the aircraft they were flying in reportedly came open mid-flight. The Cameroon bound flight, which reportedly had musician, 2face on board, was turned back to a Lagos 30 minutes into the journey after it was discovered that a door... Read More

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December 15, 2013

FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal

by Isi Esene The Future Awards Africa 2013 will be formally opened by Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan at a special event celebrating the ‘Best 100′ – past winners at State House, Abuja, on Sunday 15 December. The series of events will hold across the week until the 2013 awards ceremony, which holds on the 20th... Read More

December 7, 2013

70-year-old athlete holds spectators spell-bound at African Masters Championship

by Oge Okonkwo 70-year-old Tanau Gue from Cameroon competed at the ongoing second African Masters Athletics Championship in Lagos, a championship for retired athletes. His performance at the competition held spectators spell-bound as he held on to the last lap of 5,000 meters men final. Drawing supportive and hilarious cheers from the crowd, he ran with... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Just in: Boko Haram operation – French priest kidnapped in Cameroon

by Chi Ibe The BBC is reporting that a French priest has been “kidnapped in northern Cameroon, in region where Islamist militant group Boko Haram operate.” This tweet was sent out by the service at 12.45pm. French priest kidnapped in northern Cameroon, in region where Islamist militant group Boko Haram operate — BBC Breaking News... Read More

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October 21, 2013

Terrible: How suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed 19 people in Borno

by Adeola Balogun Gunmen dressed in military fatigues and suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents engaged in a shooting spree which resulted in the deaths of 19 people near Nigeria’s border with Cameroon in Borno State. An eyewitness who was able to escape the pandemonium said that the attackers who were brandishing automatic weapons... Read More

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September 11, 2013

Believe it or not! Lagos police command emerges best in Africa

by Oge Okonkwo In a result that might come out as a surprise to many, reports from an annual survey of all police stations across Africa, indicate that the Lagos state police command is the best in Africa, beating 343 police stations from five other African countries – Benin, Cameroon, Kenya, Liberia and Ghana to grab the top spot.... Read More

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Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram need $34m – UNHCR

Nigerian man arraigned for raping foreigner in Festac

#ShowerTime: Dencia takes her new vibrating vagina washer to the bathroom

War on Boko Haram: Cameroonian soldiers kill over 40 members

Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

We will get Gwoza back from Boko Haram – Gen Olukolade is now ready to accept reality

480 Nigerian soldiers are back from Cameroon

Samuel Eto’o is gone, gone, gone

Army, Boko Haram wrestle for control of Gamboru

Nigerian soldiers flee into Cameroon after firefight with Boko Haram

SAD! Footballer dies after being hit in the head by object thrown by fan after match

World Health Organisation says it is safe travel to Ebola-affected countries [DETAILS]

#Ebola: Cameroon confirms border closure, Gabon rules out closing border, Benin closes traditional mortuaries

Cheta Nwanze and Tunji Andrews on #DailyNewsVlog: Ebola, Cameroon’s border & Inflation (WATCH)

See how much P-square gave to an orphanage in Cameroon (LOOK)

Ajax confirms negotiations with Eto’o

D’banj goes to Washington! Singer to meet Obama officials, members of congress, others [DETAILS]

Has the cholera outbreak in Cameroon’s northern region spread to Nigeria?

It gets worse: Boko Haram kidnap the wife of Cameroon’s vice premier!

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Boko Haram frees kidnapped priests, nun in Cameroon

Boko Haram’s link with Al-Qaeda has been established – Pres. Hollande

D’banj, Omawumi, Femi Kuti, others hit the farm in new video ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ (WATCH)

D’banj, Omawumi, 17 other African stars launch ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ to change the face of agriculture

Dele Agekameh: Wanted – A war cabinet

2face Idibia, others, in near crash as Aero aborts flight after take-off

FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal

70-year-old athlete holds spectators spell-bound at African Masters Championship

Just in: Boko Haram operation – French priest kidnapped in Cameroon

Terrible: How suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed 19 people in Borno

Believe it or not! Lagos police command emerges best in Africa

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