A federal judge entered a not guilty plea on Friday on behalf of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the 23-year-old Nigerian accused in the attempted bombing of a Detroit-bound airplane that prompted a sweeping review of U.S. security procedures. Abdulmutallab, who shuffled … read more
A Nigerian crude oil pipeline, operated by U.S. oil major Chevron (CVX.N), was attacked by unknown gunmen in the Niger Delta early Friday, security sources said. “The Chevron Makaraba crude pipeline located in Delta state was attacked early today by … read more
Nigeria’s government says it will prosecute those who foment religious violence in response to claims that the West African nation has become a breeding ground for Islamist fundamentalists. Speculations heightened after the attempted bombing of a U.S. airliner Christmas day. … read more
A leading member of the Nigerian House of Representatives says it will take up the long absence of the country’s ill president. Ita Enang, chairman of the House’s rules and business committee, told reporters Friday that legislators would discuss the … read more
The attempt to blow up an American airline by Nigerian-terror suspect, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on Christmas day has not only caused considerable embarrassment to the country, it has also compelled the aviation authorities to impose stricter security measures for airports … read more
THE Federal Government has unveiled fresh measures to boost power supply after it failed to meet the target of 6,000 megawatts by December, 2009. The Minister of Power, Dr. Lanre Babalola, said with recent improvement in actual power generation to … read more
Indications have emerged that oil giant Shell is planning to quit Nigeria and 19 other African nations this year. Realignments are already in the offing following reports that the oil dealer is planning to quit 20 African countries. Shell had … read more
THE young Nigerian accused of attempting to bomb a transatlantic airliner on Christmas Day aquired the explosives used in the failed attack over Detroit during a stop-over in Lagos, Nigeria, Yemeni government claimed, on Thursday. Yemen’s deputy prime minister, Rashad … read more
The fear that the amnesty programme of the Federal Government would end with the administration of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and therefore lack sustainability has been described as the greatest threat to it which necessitates a law backing it up. … read more
Allies of Nigeria’s ailing president forged his signature on the country’s supplementary budget last month, opposition politicians have alleged. They have written to the police asking them to investigate the forgery claims. The government said President Umaru Yar’Adua signed the … read more