With the approach of Christmas and Muslims marking Sallah, poultry consumption in Nigeria is expected to reach an all-time high this month. Recent reports indicate the virus remains entrenched in Nigeria and an outbreak in neighboring Benin have prompted fresh … read more
One person died Sunday in a car accident involving the convoy of Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua in the federal capital Abuja but Yar’Adua himself was unhurt, a presidential spokesman said. The accident happened as Yar’Adua was returning from a trip … read more
Nigerian police late Saturday raided the New Shrine nightclub in Lagos founded by two of the children of the late Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s most reknowned musician, the Kuti family and police said Sunday. “The stole money, they stole drinks and … read more
The whereabouts of King Simon Ebebi, the 78-year-old father of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Peremobowei Ebebi, remained unknown on Sunday, a week after he was kidnapped by unknown militants. Our correspondent learnt in Yenagoa on Sunday that … read more
NEGOTIATIONS between the Federal Government and leaders of militant groups in the Niger-Delta on restoration of peace to the region have broken down with the Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum, which facilitated the seeming ceasefire and reduction in hostage-taking in the … read more
December 17, 2007. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) supports and commends the position taken by the Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum as outlined in its communiqu� dated December 14, 2007. MEND has long suspected the insincerity … read more
THE fragile peace in the Niger Delta may be halted with the series of stern warnings yesterday by three militant groups in the restive oil-rich region. Beginning from tomorrow, the militants have vowed to resume kidnappings and disruption of oil … read more
Nigerians yesterday gave effect to their renewed distaste for electoral manipulation when they rose in opposition to rigging during yesterday�s local government election held in states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The polling was marred by violence while … read more
NEGOTIATIONS between the Federal Government and leaders of militant groups in the Niger-Delta on restoration of peace to the region have broken down with the Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum, which facilitated the seeming ceasefire and reduction in hostage-taking in the … read more
THERE were strong indications on Saturday that the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, may face more charges of alleged looting of public treasury. Some elders from the state have stepped up plans to file separate charges against him … read more