AS human beings, it is natural for us to fall sick once in a while. The wear and tear of everyday living cannot but adversely affect our state of health every once in a while. But a president is not … read more
Nigeria’s controversial oil reform bill is likely to make it easier for more foreign oil companies to compete for lucrative oil and gas contracts in Africa’s biggest energy producer, a top industry official said. Nigeria’s parliament is finalising legislation to … read more
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday dismissed calls for the commencement of the process of removing President Umar Musa Yar’Adua from office following his ongoing treatment at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, PANA … read more
Ruling has been reserved till after Christmas in a legal suit on environmental damage brought against Nigeria’s oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) and its parent company, Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) by two Nigerian environmental activists. Fidelis Oguru and … read more
The implementation of Nigeria’s nuclear power programme has reached the first of three milestones in line with the International Atomic Energy Agency approach. As such, the country is now ready to undertake the significant work necessary to prepare for ordering … read more
On assumption of office May 29, 2007 as Nigeria’s third democratically elected President, Alhaji Umar Musa Yar’Adua made adherence to the rule of law a mantra of his administration. It was a needed breather considering the raw deal the polity … read more
One person was reported dead and no fewer than 20 others sustained gun shot and machete injuries in Bayelsa State yesterday following clashes between supporters of Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi and Commissioner of Conflict Resolution and Youth Affairs, Bekes Etifa … read more
Vice President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday described as ‘false in its entirety’ a local newspaper report that he is under pressure to resign from office. The Vice President also regretted that President Umaru Yar’Adua’s illness’ has been blown out of all … read more
“There are some rumours about some stories, but let me assure Nigerians that the president is okay. We spoke before he left this country and we have been speaking. So, discountenance any form of false rumours being spread by mischievous … read more
Sustained investigation into the alleged multi-billion sleaze in the banking industry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission {EFCC} has reportedly revealed an alleged fresh N50 billion scam involving a wanted former Group Managing Director and sacked five directors of … read more