Five Nigerian kidnappers and extortionists opened the South Africa era last week with a near fatal operation that confounded Nigerian diplomats and citizens. Sources close to BusinessDay say the recent incident was one of the most daring with the potential … read more
A faction of Nigeria’s main militant group in the Niger Delta on Tuesday complained of poor reward after its surrender, warning that it might return to the creeks to fight if the situation continued. “We are now poor people on … read more
The Nigerian government on Tuesday threatened Exxonmobil with sanctions if it fails to manage spills properly, in talks with officials of the US oil giant. Idris Musa, head of Nigeria’s oil spill response agency, said the meeting was to “call … read more
Visitors to the Nigerian village of Kpor, deep in the Niger Delta, are greeted by strange sights: silver frogs blink from gleaming puddles, sunlight bounces from an eerie black lake, and dragonflies hover over cauldrons of tar. This is Rivers … read more
Greece play Nigeria in their second Group B match of the World Cup on Thursday. Where: Free State stadium, Bloemfontein Capacity: 45,000 When: Thursday June 17, 1600 local (1400 GMT) Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) World ranking: Greece 13 Nigeria 21 … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday identified greed of people in government and corruption as the greatest problems hindering the development of Nigeria since independence. Jonathan spoke yesterday in Abuja at the Presidential retreat on the first four years implementation plan of … read more
The decision of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to ignite a new flare in Opolo-Epie, Bayelsa State, is further testament to the company’s flagrant disregard for the people and environment of the Niger Delta and a direct threat to government’s … read more
An unruly air passenger yesterday caused a stir in a Sokoto-bound Air Nigeria, Virgin Nigeria VK041. The passenger, a middle age man, whose name was not given, had caused an uproar when the aircraft was taxing on the runway, preparatory … read more
Lagos State government has stopped commercial motorcycle operators from carrying pregnant women in the metropolis. The Special Adviser to the state Governor on Transportation, Mr Kayode Opeifa, said this on Monday. In a statement signed by the Chief Press and … read more
The United States on Monday donated a multi-million dollar facility for the detection and treatment of tuberculosis to Nigeria, where around 400,000 people suffer from the disease. Located on the outskirts of the northern city of Zaria, the facility includes … read more