Foreign airlines using the country’s airports are poised to make a representation to the Minister of Aviation, Fidelia Njeze, over lack of quality service by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Their plan is sequel to three days of … read more
Nigeria and China have signed a US$28.5 billion deal under which China will build three refineries and one petrochemical complex in the African nation, the state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said in a statement. It said under the Memorandum … read more
Born August 4, 1958, James Ibori’s political career began in 1990 when he joined the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC). In 1999, he won election as governor of Delta State on the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and left … read more
The chairman of Nigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned, state radio said on Friday, giving in to mounting pressure after being charged with conspiracy and fraud. World The PDP’s executive body is expected to meet later on Friday … read more
James Ibori, 47, a former governor of oil-rich Delta state, is wanted for questioning in Britain over suspicious transactions worth tens of millions of pounds made through British banks and offshore companies. The High Court froze $35 million (£23.7 million) … read more
Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s new president, fuelled mounting expectations that he plans to contest next year’s election when he bypassed several potential rivals yesterday in his choice of deputy. Mr Jonathan overlooked several ambitious candid- ates to nominate Mohammed Namadi Sambo, … read more
Nigeria’s National Judicial Council (NJC) has announced the sack of a judge with the northern Bauchi state judiciary, Justice Habibu Idris-Shall, for fighting on the street. The council said in a statement in Abuja Wednesday that the Governor of the … read more
The Nigerian government Wednesday named the Abuja Airport road and the Katsina Airport after the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. The honour came after the decision-making federal cabinet approved a memorandum submitted to it by President Goodluck Jonathan during a special … read more
The seven-day mourning period declared by the Nigerian government to mourn late President Umaru Yar’Adua was due to end Wednesday (12Ma), pushing to a crescendo the clamour for the appointment of a Vice President by new President Goodluck Jonathan. President … read more
Several sources have confirmed to Saharareporters that James Onanefe Ibori, the fugitive former governor of Delta State, has been arrested. Our sources revealed that Interpol agents picked up Mr. Ibori from his posh apartment in Dubai with assistance of the … read more