The family of a man who died in police custody in Nigeria during an Islamist uprising last year has welcomed a court ruling against the police. The court in Borno State said Baba Fugu Mohommed’s killing was “brutal” and compared … read more
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday took a middle-of-the road answer to questions on whether or not he would throw his hat into the ring for the presidential poll next year. In an interview with Christianne Amanpour of Cable News Network … read more
Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday vowed to review operations at the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, saying the image of rampant swindling was hurting legitimate investment. Jonathan told a Washington think-tank that Nigeria’s infamous “419” cyberscammers — they defraud victims with offers of … read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori wanted on corruption and money laundering charges. The commission said this in a statement issued by its head of media and publicity, Femi Babafemi. … read more
Chief James Ibori, ex-governor of Delta state, Nigeria, who was declared wanted for interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied receiving any invitation and maintained that the EFCC’s action is political and not criminal. A statement … read more
Oando’s plans to transform itself from a leading Nigerian petrol importer into an oil producer to rival foreign energy groups are being hampered by the government’s failure to deregulate the fuel market. The Lagos-based group, expected to seek a London … read more
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan has told the BBC he has not seen or had “substantial contact” with the ill president in about five months. Umaru Yar’Adua went to Saudi Arabia for treatment in November and despite returning home in February … read more
Nigerian kidnappers have released three Syrians and a Lebanese working in the construction sector in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern region, police said Wednesday. “The men were released unhurt on Monday,” Rivers State police spokeswoman Rita Abbey told AFP. She could not … read more
former military leader Gen Ibrahim Babangida will run in the 2011 presidential poll, his spokesman says. He told the BBC that Gen Babangida will seek the nomination of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Gen Babangida took power in 1985 … read more
Nigeria’s acting president is promising free and credible elections in 2011 in Africa’s most populous nation. Acting President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday in an appearance at the Council on Foreign Relations that was his clear goal that could be … read more