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3 kidnapped Chinese technicians released

China’s government news agency says three Chinese technicians kidnapped in Nigeria’s restive southern delta have been released. The official Xinhua News Agency quotes an unnamed Chinese diplomat saying the three men were freed Saturday morning. The diplomat said the three … read more

Why Ibori may escape extradition

Despite the extradition treaty between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom, emerging scenario from Dubai revealed that wanted former Delta State governor, James Ibori, might escape extradition to the UK and, by extension, Nigeria. Ibori, who is … read more

2011: Jonathan Can Contest, Says U.S.

America has also given its nod to President Goodluck Jonathan to be on the ballot next year, provided the poll is free and transparent and fair. United States Under-Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs, Maria Otero, made the … read more

New Minimum Wage July 1

WITH effect from July 1, Nigerian Workers are to get new salary structure, President Goodluck Jonathan said. Speaking this morning in a nationwide broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day, President Jonathan acknowledged efforts of the workers in sustaining democracy. … read more

Are we there yet?

Today, Nigeria is marking 11 years of new and uninterrupted democracy. It is a journey that began when the table turned on the then military head of state, general Sani Abacha who died suddenly in office and created room for … read more

Food Crisis Looms In The North

12m people at risk, says NEMA II If adequate measures are not taken, 12 million people in seven states of the northern part of Nigeria are at risk of food insecurity and nutrition crises. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency … read more