Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of northern Nigerian state of Sokoto argues that the unity and political development of Nigeria is threatened by politicians who combine religion with politics. The Sultan made his case during the sixth annual Ramadan lecture, … read more
The Presidency has approved the payment of housing allowance to all registered ex-militants who were rehabilitated in the Federal Government’s Amnesty training programme at Obubra, Cross River, Lawrence Pepple, the Personal Assistant on Technical Matters to Mr Kingsley Kuku, has … read more
Eight ex-militants sent abroad for training have been ordered deported by the Federal Government. Accused of breaching ethical contract are: Igoli Chinese, Kingdom Weri, Omieh Jonathan, Orunnisiede Brinumugha, Otto Agbuwatse, Ogosi Ekankumor, Suama Agbaboh and Thursday Sinclair. They are expected … read more
IRATE youths at Governor Peter Obi’s home town, Agulu, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, weekend, burnt down the police post in the town following the killing of a middle–aged man by a policeman at a check-point. An … read more
The Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative, which audits the country’s oil industry, Sunday urged parliament not to pass a revised version of a key oil sector reform bill, warning that the West African country risks losing $3 billion/year in oil … read more
Police in Nigeria say suspected members of a radical Islamist group have shot dead a prominent Muslim cleric in the country’s northeast. Police said Saturday the 65 year-old cleric, Liman Bana, was killed Friday night after evening prayers in the … read more
Apparently oblivious of the risks associated with street trading and its menace to the environment, many people are increasingly participating in roadside merchandise in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Observers note that in many neighbourhoods of the city, including … read more
A former governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa has said the prolonged incarceration of Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to former head of state, Sani Abacha is responsible for his recent outburst at the resumed hearing of his … read more
The Federal Government may sanction Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) if it heeds the call by the Ogoni people in Rivers State, Niger-Delta, for the revocation of the license granted the Anglo-Dutch oil giant to carry out oil exploration activities … read more
Unidentified gunmen, in the early hours of Saturday were said to have blown up Dibi Flow Station in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. The Flow Station, operated by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) had of recent experienced series … read more