Nigeria’s emergence on the US State Sponsored Terrorism list has not gone without official criticisms and ultimatums from Africa’s most populous state. Claims over a possibly “rushed” United States directive, in the wake of a terrorist attempt on a plane … read more
Over 5,000 people took to the streets in Lagos on Thursday to demand the end of the leadership crisis in Nigeria, which is currently threatening to undermine the constitution and engender chaos in the nation. President Umaru Yar’Adua, who has … read more
The government of Nigeria’s northern Plateau State Wednesday shortened the curfew period imposed on the capital city, Jos, from 24 to 17 hours, after the sectarian violence, which began Sunday, seemed to have been curtailed. The curfew will now be … read more
The people of Jos buried their dead on Thursday as thousands of refugees sought shelter following Nigeria’s latest eruption of violence between Christians and Muslims that many blame as much on poverty and failed government as on religious hatred. Burned-out … read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo sent a clear message to his successor, President Umaru Yar’Adua, yesterday in Abuja: throw in the towel. It was on the same day that the Save Nigeria Group marched across Lagos streets asking that our constitution … read more
Following the escalation of sectarian crisis, which started in Jos, Plateau State, last Sunday, Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the Federal Government will no longer fold its arms and watch the killing of innocent citizens. As a demonstration of … read more
Nigeria’s ruling party says President Umaru Yar’Adua has been discharged from a Saudi hospital, though it did not say when he will return to Nigeria. Reports earlier this month said Mr. Yar’Adua had left the King Faisal Hospital in Jeddah, … read more
Members of the Save Nigeria Group today confirmed to Saharareporters that the huge mass protest they have planned for Lagos today will go ahead. The largest turnout so far is expected. The rally and expectations of a federal high court … read more
Clashes between Muslims and Christians in the central Nigerian city of Jos have killed more than 400 people and injured 4,000 more, a domestic human rights group said. Most of the fighting in three days of violence occurred in the … read more
SENATE President, David Mark, announced yesterday that Nigeria had donated $1million to the people and government of Haiti to ameliorate the pains of the massive earthquake that ravaged the country. But even as humanity rallies round its own, telluric forces, … read more