Nigeria has repatriated about 5 000 foreigners mainly from Niger and Chad over the past six months to curb a growing Islamist insurgency, the immigration services said on Monday. “We have repatriated some 5 000 foreigners, including those who have … read more
While inaugurating the advisory council of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, the Governor of Niger State and Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, commented on the current revenue allocation formula that favours the south-south states at … read more
A team of policemen from anti-bomb squad of the Lagos State Police Command this morning announced a shock find at the Seme Border near the Nigeria Republic of Benin border area. According to a police source that prefers anonymity, the … read more
The former governor of a Nigerian state today admitted fraud totalling nearly £50 million, said to be part of total embezzlement which could exceed £250 million. James Ibori pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to a series of charges linked … read more
A suicide bomber drove an explosives packed car into a church in the volatile central city of Jos on Sunday and killed three people, church leaders told AFP. The attack is the latest in a country grappling with what have … read more
The Supreme Court will weigh next week whether corporations can be sued in the United States for suspected complicity in human rights abuses abroad, in a case being closely watched by businesses concerned about long and costly litigation. The high … read more
Close to 100 Indian workers employed with Delta Steel Company Plc in Nigeria have alleged that they are yet to get arrears in salaries and benefits for the past 12 months, even after complaining to the High Commission two months … read more
Nigeria’s apex Supreme Court on Friday sacked the Governor of northern Kebbi state, Mr. Usman Saidu Dakingari, from office and asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a fresh governorship poll in the state. Justice Walter Onnoghen, who … read more
A primary school has been attacked in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri. Classrooms were set on fire overnight – the second non-denominational school to be targeted this week. Reporters say it bears the hallmarks of an attack by the … read more
A new electricity tariff regime which would see certain category of consumers paying more is to take effect in May or June, chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said. Mr. Sam Amadi told journalists in Abuja yesterday that … read more