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
THERE was pandemonium in Kaduna yesterday, as more than 500 inhabitants of Kakuri, a suburb of the metropolis, became unconscious and were hospitalised, following an emission of poisonous gas. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred when a welder attempted to … read more
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
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
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday vowed to ensure elections due by next April were free and fair and called for the passage of electoral reforms by the end of the year In a broadcast to the nation to mark Democracy … read more
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
The member representing Jos-South/Jos-East constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Bitrus Kaze, has condemned the recent killing of three Fulani herdsmen in Tusung, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The lawmaker, however, said “the Tusung-Fan killings, again … read more
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
Electricity rates in Nigeria are expected to rise sharply later this year after the oil minister announced that the price of gas for power generation will go up fivefold. Diezani Allison-Maduike said in a statement that the price of gas … read more
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