President Goodluck Jonathan cut a lonesome figure at a live television debate days ahead of national elections on Wednesday after his opposition rivals refused to show up. Dressed in his trademark fedora and grey kaftan, Jonathan stood next to three … read more
Five explosives on Wednesday detonated in a house belonging to suspected members of the Boko Haram sect in Damaturu, Yobe State capital. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in the state, Hyacinth Medugu, confirmed to reporters that the devices exploded when … read more
Operators in the oil and gas sector have listed steps that must be taken for the ‘gas revolution’ project launched by the federal government to make any meaningful impact. They said the atmosphere for the smooth sail of the project … read more
Results of the coming elections will be announced in 48 hours, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair Prof. Attahiru Jega said yesterday. He also said that the distribution of ballot papers, which are being kept at the Central Bank of … read more
Royal Dutch Shell and possibly other Western companies are planning to sell off some of their licenses in Nigeria’s all-important oil industry amid expectations of political violence ahead of national elections April 9. Shell, which has operated in Nigeria for … read more
Incumbent Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan isn’t playing fair ahead of national elections set for April, his challengers say. Jonathan backed out of a scheduled debate last week on a private television station in favor of an appearance on the state-run … read more
On April 9, Nigerians head to the polls to vote in the presidential and gubernatorial elections. Since 1999, when the country returned to civilian rule, each election has been marred by violence, bribery, and allegations of fraud. Adding to the … read more
IN LESS than a month Nigeria will hold elections that may be the most unpredictable since military rule ended in 1999. Voting for president, parliament and state governors will take place on three successive Saturdays, starting on April 2. Personality … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan’s three main rivals in next April’s presidential poll said Thursday said they would boycott a planned television debate with him this weekend after he had spurned an earlier one with them about a week ago. Jonathan on … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday his regime’s planned multi-billion dollar gas project will create over 500,000 jobs and eventually end gas flaring, or burning off, in the major oil-producing nation. Jonathan said the implementation of the plan “will result in … read more