Describing Nigeria as a key global strategic partner for the US, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lauded the African nation’s contribution to peacekeeping efforts across the continent. “Nigeria is a key strategic partner, not only in Africa but globally. … read more
A teenager in northern Nigeria stopped an alleged trafficker from transporting her and five other girls to work as prostitutes by shouting to alert authorities, police said Thursday. Police in the town of Illela intercepted two suspected human traffickers as … read more
In a tough move to stop rising attacks against its staffers, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous airline, Aero Contractors, has warned it would blacklist any passenger who assaults or abuses any of its employees, especially during flights. ‘We are not going to … read more
Two top Nigerian stock-exchange officials were removed and a fugitive former bank executive surrendered, as efforts to clean up the financial sector accelerate. These developments, together with an expected cabinet reshuffle by President Goodluck Jonathan, come just months before January … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan looks increasingly like a leader who plans to be in office after January polls, but it remains unclear how easily he can secure the core northern backing he needs for victory. With less than six months to … read more
Senate will next week consider a spending plan of up to $500 million from the country’s electoral commission to fund a badly needed update of voter lists ahead of January elections, a senior lawmaker said. Parliament last month passed a … read more
A former Nigerian bank chief accused of taking part in corruption blamed for helping cause a financial crisis turned himself in on Wednesday after returning from Britain, an official said. Erastus Akingbola, ex-chief executive of Intercontinental Bank, faces money laundering … read more
Nigeria yesterday called on United States to assist the nation in countering some negative and destructive stereotypes about the country. Addressing the Council of Foreign Relations (US most influential non governmental organisation), where he presented a paper on “Challenges and … read more
Against the background of protests by Obubra community in Cross River State and notable Nigerians over the use of the National Youths Service Corps Orientation camp for the training of repentant militants, the Federal Government still insists on sending ex-militants … read more
Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Inumidun Akande, has accused some Magistrates within the state judiciary of attending conferences and seminars without official approvals from her office. Addressing the Lagos State Head of Service, HOS, Olusegun Ogunleye, when he paid a … read more