The children of late head of state, General Sani Abacha, have in a written submission on Thursday in support of an earlier originating summons before the Federal HighCourt Kaduna, urging the court to declare as unconstitutional the decision of the … read more
SEVERAL people were on Thursday severely injured and a lot of vehicles badly damaged as soldiers clashed with officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and policemen in Oshodi area of Lagos State while another set of people were … read more
Nigeria has been suspended from the International Convention on Trade in Endangered Species for alleged breaches of its provisions, an environment ministry official said Thursday. Fidelis Omeni, who monitors the west African country’s adherence to the international pact, said that … read more
(AP) _ An explosion apparently caused by an electrical fault at a naval shipyard in Nigeria’s oil-rich southern region has killed at least two sailors and wounded several others, a navy spokesman said on Friday. Maj. Sagir Musa said a … read more
The government of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo paid $50m (�25m) to non-existent companies, a parliamentary panel alleges. The investigative committee said the money was paid as the administration said it was trying to improve the poorly performing power industry. … read more
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) commenced discussions on ways of tackling development challenges centered on corruption, Niger Delta, good governanceand electoral processes in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the discussions were held,on the framework of … read more
A MEM BER of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly whose kidnapped was kidnapped Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Mr. Franklin Otele, yesterday said he would not succumb to pressure from the kidnappers who are demanding N200 million ransom … read more
IN a move intended to secure more influence for member-states which contribute troops for peacekeeping missions of the United Nations (UN), Nigeria is now arguing for more appointments at the senior management cadre for its nationals and those of other … read more
The Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), a trade union established to support Nigerian workers in the oil and gas industry, has called off Wednesday’s planned strike. The “mouthpiece of the Nigerian masses,” as the organization … read more
Five Nigerian crew and a barge were released five days after they were captured by gunmen in the creeks of the oil producing Niger Delta in southern Nigeria, a source at the company operating the vessel said on Tuesday. The … read more