Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, scored a major victory in a London Court today as the Southwack Court Eight granted his request for a stay of proceedings pending the determination of ongoing trial in Asaba, Delta State … read more
Three days to the expiration of the Federal Government’s deadline for Niger Delta militants to embrace its amnesty offer, prominent factional leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta [MEND] Mr. Ateke Tom turned up at the … read more
Ahead of Sunday October 4 expiry date of federal government’s amnesty offer to Niger Delta militants, there have been mixed feelings over its success or otherwise. In the last 58 days, there have been surrendering of arms and ammunition by … read more
Nine people died and several others were hospitalised this week following a cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s northern Taraba State, bringing the death toll in the region to 97, an official said on Thursday. “We have recorded cases of cholera here … read more
Amid growing reports that world soccer’s governing body FIFA may withdraw the hosting rights for the 2009 Under-17 World Cup from Nigeria over alleged lack of preparedness, the country’s authorities ha ve assured that the country is ready to host … read more
The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Bank PHB, Frank Atuche, will be dismissed later today by the Central Bank of Nigeria, highly placed sources told NEXT last night. Mr. Atuche’s sacking is said to be a direct result of … read more
Cholera has killed 11 people in the past 10 days in northern Nigeria, taking the death toll from the latest outbreak to 88, officials said Wednesday. The latest toll was recorded in Jigawa, a previously untouched state, where at least … read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday quizzed Chairman of Arik Air Sir J.I Arumemi Johnson and the Managing Director Michael McTighe over alleged N4.6 billion tax evasion. Daily Trust learnt they both flew in from Lagos to the … read more
Secretary to the Kaduna State Government Mr. Waje Yayok, who was freed by his captors yesterday after 10 days in captivity, was taken by them to the motor park in Warri early yesterday and was placed in a Delta Line … read more
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery, President Umaru Yar’Adua said on Thursday, thanks to a series of reforms that has stabilised the naira currency, lowered inflation and renewed investor confidence. “As the world begins to recover from the global … read more