THERE are strong indications that the Senate will on resumption from the Easter break debate the recent marriage of Senator Sanni Yerima to a 13-year-old girl from Egypt. Speaking with Sunday Tribune on condition of anonymity, a source at the … read more
A ship believed to be carrying toxic waste has been deta ined at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, the local press reported Friday. The ship, MV Nassville, sailed from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with a container said to have, … read more
The main focus of Nigeria’s foreign policy would be to ensure that democracy is entrenched across the African continent, Acting President Goodluck Jonathan said in Washington on Monday, at a Council of Foreign Relations (CFR) briefing, according to transcripts of … read more
After months of political turbulence, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has regained relative stability and swept aside the immediate risk of chaos or even a coup, observers say. Next year’s presidential elections, with all their attendant problems and numerous stakes, … read more
The family of a man who died in police custody in Nigeria during an Islamist uprising last year has welcomed a court ruling against the police. The court in Borno State said Baba Fugu Mohommed’s killing was “brutal” and compared … read more
Acting President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday took a middle-of-the road answer to questions on whether or not he would throw his hat into the ring for the presidential poll next year. In an interview with Christianne Amanpour of Cable News Network … read more
Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday vowed to review operations at the country’s anti-corruption watchdog, saying the image of rampant swindling was hurting legitimate investment. Jonathan told a Washington think-tank that Nigeria’s infamous “419” cyberscammers — they defraud victims with offers of … read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori wanted on corruption and money laundering charges. The commission said this in a statement issued by its head of media and publicity, Femi Babafemi. … read more
Chief James Ibori, ex-governor of Delta state, Nigeria, who was declared wanted for interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied receiving any invitation and maintained that the EFCC’s action is political and not criminal. A statement … read more
Oando’s plans to transform itself from a leading Nigerian petrol importer into an oil producer to rival foreign energy groups are being hampered by the government’s failure to deregulate the fuel market. The Lagos-based group, expected to seek a London … read more