The Senate yesterday expressed concern to President Olusegun Obasanjo over the insecurity in the Niger Delta region. This was contained in a motion moved by Senator John Azuta Mbata (Rivers State), which was unanimously endorsed by the Senators. In the … read more
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has renewed its threats to deal with foreigners found within the region, warning them to leave the area or risk being kidnapped. According to the militants, who said they were … read more
Nigerian authorities should immediately investigate and prosecute those responsible for a violent assault and death threats against a leading anticorruption campaigner in the oil-rich Niger Delta, Human Rights Watch said today. The assault and threats against Anyakwee Nsirimovu, a human … read more
Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, has criticised the roles of leaders of two Ogoni communities in a violent clash that have claimed many lives and property. Odili expressed disappointment at the involvement of the community leaders at a special … read more
No fewer than 14 persons were feared killed in two violent clashes in Rivers State on Tuesday, creating tension and fears over the fast-approaching April poll. Thirteen of the persons were reportedly slain in Kula in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area … read more
In what may be a major political turning point in build-up to the April polls, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate and Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Umaru Yar’Adua yesterday collapsed in Abuja due to exhaustion. According to THISDAY checks, … read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a Fokker 50 aircraft with registration number PH�3XJ belonging to Arik Air Limited and ordered the company to pay a fine of $20,000. The aviation regulating body accused Arik of importing the … read more
Inspector General of Police, Mr Sunday Ehindero, has said the Federal Government has ordered 40,000 pieces of AK-47 rifles with 20,000,000 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition among others, to combat violence and ensure free and fair election. Ehindero said this in … read more
With just weeks to go before Nigeria’s presidential vote, the governing party candidate arrived in Germany on Wednesday for medical treatment and was in stable condition, his spokesman said. Katsina Governor Umar Yar’Adua, of the People’s Democratic Party, flew overnight … read more
Katsina Governor Umaru Musa Yar�Adua has confirmed he is indeed in fine health, despite recent rumors to the contrary. On the phone with his associates this afternoon he said, �I wish to thank all my supporters for their well wishes, … read more