As the House of Representatives prepares to consider the nomination of Kaduna State governor, Namadi Sambo, as Nigeria’s Vice President tomorrow, the presidency has began crucial fence mending efforts. The choice of Mr Sambo, a dark horse, has angered a … read more
The police in southwest Nigeria’s Ekiti State on Saturday rescued three foreign nationals from abductors that seized them at gun point on Friday night, Xinhua News Agency informed. State Commissioner of Police Kakwa Kasto disclosed this to reporters in Ado … read more
It was a bloody and sad weekend as gunmen unleashed terror on indigenes of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State; and Benin City, Edo State, leaving 17 of their victims dead and seven expatriates abducted. Three of the kidnapped foreigners … read more
President Goodluck Jonathan has said the remaining 12 months of this administration is such a short time to achieve set targets. He has also asked Nigerians to pray for him saying “without your prayers I will be doomed, without the … read more
Foreign airlines using the country’s airports are poised to make a representation to the Minister of Aviation, Fidelia Njeze, over lack of quality service by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Their plan is sequel to three days of … read more
Nigeria and China have signed a US$28.5 billion deal under which China will build three refineries and one petrochemical complex in the African nation, the state-run Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said in a statement. It said under the Memorandum … read more
Born August 4, 1958, James Ibori’s political career began in 1990 when he joined the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC). In 1999, he won election as governor of Delta State on the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and left … read more
The chairman of Nigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned, state radio said on Friday, giving in to mounting pressure after being charged with conspiracy and fraud. World The PDP’s executive body is expected to meet later on Friday … read more
James Ibori, 47, a former governor of oil-rich Delta state, is wanted for questioning in Britain over suspicious transactions worth tens of millions of pounds made through British banks and offshore companies. The High Court froze $35 million (£23.7 million) … read more
Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria’s new president, fuelled mounting expectations that he plans to contest next year’s election when he bypassed several potential rivals yesterday in his choice of deputy. Mr Jonathan overlooked several ambitious candid- ates to nominate Mohammed Namadi Sambo, … read more