A rebel faction in Nigeria’s ruling party on Thursday called for sweeping inhouse reforms, prompting the suspension of its its leaders, in a clear sign of cracks ahead of the 2011 presidential vote. Hundreds of supporters of the group — … read more
The Nigerian military has exhumed seven fresh corpses from shallow graves near the city of Jos, in the latest apparent revenge killing. There are almost daily reports of attacks on people in rural villages and of disappearances in Jos itself. … read more
In 1929, women from Owerri, Calabar and environ, after months of preparation, rose in protest against a harsh taxation policy of the colonial masters. They also protested the activities of the African Warrant Officers who aided them. They had to … read more
The stage appears set for a fatal confrontation between the security agencies and supporters of wanted former Delta State Governor James Ibori. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked him to come out of hiding – if he … read more
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan will finally sign the 2010 Appropriation Bill today nearly one month after it was passed by the National Assembly. Mr. Jonathan said he delayed his assent because of some discrepancies he discovered while going through the … read more
Nigeria’s state governors have backed the execution of more than 300 prisoners on death row to clear space in the overcrowded jails of Africa’s most populous country. “It was agreed that those people who have been condemned should be executed … read more
Nigeria’s acting president has urged lawmakers to swiftly pass anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing laws to stop the country from being blacklisted globally. Goodluck Jonathan urged the deputies in a letter seen by journalists on Tuesday, to pass the bills … read more
The military in Nigeria on Tuesday exhumed seven bodies from fresh, shallow graves in an area plagued by clashes between Muslims and Christians that have left hundreds dead. The bodies, discovered in a predominantly Christian village near the sectarian flashpoint … read more
CHEERS and whoops of joy rent the air at airports around the world as airplanes took to the skies after five days of being grounded by a volcanic ash cloud that had crippled European travel. But weary passengers might have … read more
Two inmates were killed and 41 other people, including two warders, were injured Tuesday when irate prisoners set on fire a section of a jailhouse in northern Nigeria, a senior official said. “We have lost two inmates in the fire … read more