The number of women dying from pregnancy-related complications in Nigeria is akin to a plane crashing every day, but the crisis gets less noticed amid pandemics such as Aids and malaria, activists say. At least 144 women die each day … read more
The Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Goodluck Opiah, has urged repentant militants in the state to refrain from all acts of lawlessness to make the post-amnesty programme a success. The Speaker made the appeal on Saturday while addressing … read more
LEADERSHIP SUNDAY gathered that contrary to the presidency’s recent position that the ailing president was responding to treatment and was even watching a game of football, he is not responding well to treatment and his current health condition may keep … read more
The yearning of the Niger Delta people for the physical development of the area might not materialise as early as envisaged, as the provisions in the 2009 budget appear grossly inadequate for any serious intervention by government. With peace gradually … read more
Key militants who are crucial to the ongoing talks aimed at restoring peace to the Niger Delta have kicked against the manner in which contractors for the development of the zone are being chosen. Sources told the Nigerian Compass that … read more
The European Union (EU) is to support the move by Nigeria’s Federal Government to improve access to energy with 460 million naira (about 3.1 million U.S. dollars), according to the Tribune on Sunday. The fund, to be implemented under the … read more
Nigeria coach Saibu Amodu admits expectation levels will be high on his side at South Africa, following the draw. The Super Eagles were draw in Group B, which will see them come up against Argentina, South Korea and Greece. Amodu … read more
NIGERIA yesterday took a more pragmatic step towards generating power from nuclear energy as it officially unveiled a 10-year strategic plan of action. Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Finance Remi Babalola, said yesterday that the Federal Government had released … read more
A court in The Hague is considering whether Shell can be held liable for alleged pollution in Nigeria, and a ruling is expected on 30 December. This case could set a precedent for corporations based in Europe that exploit lax … read more
A Nigerian court on Friday again deferred a ruling to December 17 in the trial of a former governor of oil-rich Delta State accused of stealing millions of dollars during his tenure. The latest delay by the Asaba high court … read more