Politicians in Nigeria should put a stop to campaign violence ahead of national polls on Saturday, Amnesty International has said. The rights group says at least 20 people have died in political attacks and clashes over the last two weeks. … read more
Substance suspected to be bomb was yesterday discovered at the venue of the campaign rally of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Okuku, hometown of the immidiate past governor of Osun State and senatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic … read more
Nigeria has tightened security and closed its land borders as the country prepares for a landmark election period to pick new leaders and legislators. Authorities announced a reshuffling of state police chiefs a day before Saturday’s parliamentary polls. Areas at … read more
Two bombs were discovered and defused on Thursday at a rally attended by thousands in support of the main challenger in Nigeria’s upcoming presidential election, his campaign said. Supporters of ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari attending a rally in his home … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan cut a lonesome figure at a live television debate days ahead of national elections on Wednesday after his opposition rivals refused to show up. Dressed in his trademark fedora and grey kaftan, Jonathan stood next to three … read more
Five explosives on Wednesday detonated in a house belonging to suspected members of the Boko Haram sect in Damaturu, Yobe State capital. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in the state, Hyacinth Medugu, confirmed to reporters that the devices exploded when … read more
Operators in the oil and gas sector have listed steps that must be taken for the ‘gas revolution’ project launched by the federal government to make any meaningful impact. They said the atmosphere for the smooth sail of the project … read more
Results of the coming elections will be announced in 48 hours, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair Prof. Attahiru Jega said yesterday. He also said that the distribution of ballot papers, which are being kept at the Central Bank of … read more
Royal Dutch Shell and possibly other Western companies are planning to sell off some of their licenses in Nigeria’s all-important oil industry amid expectations of political violence ahead of national elections April 9. Shell, which has operated in Nigeria for … read more
Incumbent Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan isn’t playing fair ahead of national elections set for April, his challengers say. Jonathan backed out of a scheduled debate last week on a private television station in favor of an appearance on the state-run … read more