The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has apologised for causing the death of many people in the explosions which rocked the Federal capital yesterday. In an email sent to journalists a moment ago, Jomo Gbomo, the … read more
At least eight people have been killed and another three wounded after two car bombs exploded in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as the country marks its 50th independence anniversary. The explosives detonated on the parade grounds surrounding Eagle Square, where celebrations … read more
Nigerians Talk Blogger Temie Giwa marks Nigeria’s 50 years of independence on NigeriansTalk with a letter along the lines of one that would be written by a scorned lover and is entitled: “WE NEED TO TALK!” “It’s so painful to … read more
From: Jomo Gbomo Friday, October 01, 2010 10:12 AM To: Chief Oyibo; Subject: BOMB ALERT in ABUJA!!! With due respect to all invited guests, dignitaries and attendees of the 50th independence anniversary of Nigeria being held today, Friday, October 1, … read more
As Nigerians mark 50 years of independence Friday, a university professor says the country has nothing to celebrate because of what he calls the ‘huge gap’ between the aspirations Nigerians had at independence and today’s reality. Kabiru Mato, chair of … read more
Two car bombs have exploded in Nigeria’s capital as the country marks its 50th independence anniversary. An Associated Press reporter says he sees three people lying on the ground in front of the federal high court on Friday. Another AP … read more
After water nearly overtook his village in northern Nigeria, Ali Gudinchin jumped into the rushing flood with a knife, cutting away ears of corn from stalks barely rising above the muddy surface. He ended up with only three sacks worth … read more
Social media has become a strong instrument for desperate Nigerian politicians eager to replicate the success of US President Barak Obama in wooing support from voters. How successful they will be in using this media to convince voters is anybody’s … read more
Nigeria’s parliament should adopt a new law governing the African nation’s oil industry within “a few, short weeks,” said Nigeria’s oil minister at a Houston energy conference on Monday. “We expect in a few, short weeks it will be promulgated … read more
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka launched a new political party Saturday in Nigeria ahead of upcoming presidential elections, saying he wanted to take aim at corruption and give hope to young voters. The Democratic Front for a People’s Federation would be … read more