For some, the rapid growth of China’s presence in Africa has been disquieting. Beijing is not always helpful where it has political influence. It occasionally colludes with corrupt and abusive governments, and its thirst for natural resources has raised the … read more
Christine Ibori-Ibie, the only surviving sister of James Ibori, and Udoamaka Onuigbo (Okoronkwo), his associate, were yesterday sentenced to 5 years each in prison by Judge Christopher Hardy of a Southwark London Crown Court. The sentence followed the June 1 … read more
Nigeria said Monday it has contained an outbreak of lead poisoning linked to illegal gold mining in northern Nigeria that has left 163 dead, including more than 100 children. “The outbreak is now under control and there is no need … read more
MORE facts have emerged from the current lead ore poisoning in five communities in Zamfara State, where several people and animals have died. Leaders of the affected communities of Yargalmal in Bukkuyum Local Council, Dareta, Tungar Daji, Sunke, and Abare … read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has broken his silence over the issue of whether President Goodluck Jonathan should contest the presidential election in 2011. According to him, there is no reason why Jonathan should not stay in power beyond next year. … read more
A LONDON court will, today, pass sentence on Udoamaka Onuigbo, a mistress of former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, and his sister, Christine Ibori-Ibie, who were found guilty of money laundering and mortgage fraud last week. Judge Christopher … read more
The federal government will introduce a fresh approach to tackle corruption which remains a source of insecurity to the nation, Nuhu Ribadu, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, said yesterday in Ilishan Ijebu, Ogun State. Mr. Ribadu, … read more
The Nigerian Minister of Finance, Olusegun Aganga, has listed power generation, job creation, increased productivity, provision of credit facilities, removal of double taxation and creation of conducive environment for local and foreign investments to thrive, as the priority areas for … read more
In a week capped with the story of the return of the for mer anti-graft czar, Nuhu Ribadu, from self-exile, the Nigerian media also filled their pages with stories on a ‘shaky’ 2011 election and the amendment of the Nigerian … read more
Nigeria’s general elections may now hold in December or early January 2011 following the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill by the National Assembly last week. All that remains is for two-thirds of the 36 states Houses of Assembly to … read more