The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the ‘supplementary’ governorship re-run election in Oye Local government area of Nigeria’s South West Ekiti State for Tuesday, 5 May, according to some local Nigerian media. The privately-owned Vanguard newspaper reported Sunday … read more
The Federal Government yesterday handed the leaders and youths of the Niger Delta region a condition that may lead to the permanent withdrawal of soldiers from creeks and waterways of the region, declaring that they must show genuine commitment to … read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday said the twice postponed supplementary rerun gubernatorial election in Oye local government area of Ekiti state would now hold next Tuesday. But the two major political parties in the rerun polls in the … read more
A top official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Saturday says the swine flu alert will reach its highest level. The highest level is phase 6, and the flu is currently on phase 5. The official, Michael Yan, who … read more
About 41 percent of the electricity generated in the country is wasted, the Executive Director Operations of the PHCN Engr. John Ayodele has said. Speaking at the PHNC/ ICAN Abuja District Workshop, Wednesday, Ayodele said the figure is unacceptable but … read more
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday outwitted operatives of the State Security Service (SSS), in a cat and mouse game, when attempt was made to arrest him at the premises of the Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kpaduma … read more
Freed hostage Julie Mulligan says the most horrifying moment of her life unfolded while being held captive by armed gunmen in Nigeria. “I had a couple of really dark moments,” Mulligan said yesterday. “There were times when I just felt … read more
FEDERAL Government yesterday threatened to dispense fuel to the public free of any charges, from any filling station discovered to be hoarding petroleum products. The declaration was made yesterday by Mr. Billy Agha, Acting Director of the Department of Petroleum … read more
The leader of Nigeria’s main militant group, held for treason, on Thursday asked a court to drop the 62-count charge arguing it was not competent to try him, a source close to the case said. Henry Okah’s case is being … read more
DESPITE the Federal Government’s opposition, the United States government is mounting pressure to place gun-carrying US Marshals on every flight between Nigeria and the US as part of America’s war against terrorism. So far, the Federal Government has ignored the … read more