ALTHOUGH Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters to the President, Mr. Cairo Ojuogboh had recanted that President Goodluck Jonathan would contest the 2011 presidential election, the issue has continued to attract comments from prominent Nigerians and groups. Also at the … read more
The Federal Government at the weekend said it would not compromise its hatred for forced labour, child trafficking or the abuse of expatriate quota in its determination to create jobs Speaking during a visit to his office by the Country … read more
The Nigerian media this week entertained readers with a mixed grill of stories which included attempts to get President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2011 presidency, forces against a two-party system, plan to probe former Military President Ibrahim Babangida and … read more
On May 26, 2010, in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) will question representatives of the Nigerian government on Nigeria’s 3rd and 4th periodic report into children’s rights in Nigeria. This report described … read more
The Super Eagles, as the Nigerian team are nicknamed, are drawn in Group B along with Argentina, Greece and South Korea. “We have a great chance to do well in the World Cup,” said Nigeria coach, Lars Lagerback. “Even the … read more
With the unfortunate – and yet much anticipated – death of Nigerian President Umaru Yar’ Adua, it is unclear how the people of Nigeria will come together under Goodluck Jonathan’s leadership and prepare for the 2011 elections. Following the end … read more
If it seemed too good to be true when Shell Oil proclaimed this week that it was putting an end to its offshore drilling operations in Nigeria, that’s because it was Monday’s announcement turns out to have been an elaborate … read more
Both houses of Nigeria’s parliament have voted to confirm the appointment of Kaduna state governor Namadi Sambo as the country’s new vice-president. Mr Sambo is relatively unknown and his appointment could clear the way for President Goodluck Jonathan to seek … read more
Militants in oil rich southern Nigeria who last year laid down arms under an amnesty deal on Wednesday pledged to back new leader Goodluck Jonathan to ensure peace holds in the Niger Delta. Some 20,000 former armed rebels who were … read more
A Nigerian court Wednesday jailed an American woman for two years after she admitted trying to smuggle out fake US bank cheques worth more than 760,000 dollars, anti-graft agency EFCC said. Sharon Denis Thorpe pleaded guilty to 13 counts of … read more