An unusual form of racism – a reversal of roles – was recorded at the weekend as members of the Commonwealth Parlia-mentarian Alliance (CPA) called off a trip to Bonny Island, accusing the ferry company of discriminating against white people. … read more
Italian authorities have searched the offices of an Eni SpA subsidiary as part of an inquiry into a bribery scheme relating to the building of natural gas facilities in Nigeria, police sources said on Saturday. They confirmed a report in … read more
In a very busy week, filled with stories on politics, economy and security, the Nigerian media focused attention on the impeachment threat by the Nigerian House of Representatives on President Umaru Yar’Adua and the government bailout options for ‘dying’ Nigerian … read more
The Nigerian government has offered to pay repentant rebels of the Niger Delta, N20,000 ($135) every month, and N1,500 ($ 9) a day for food, as part of the amnesty package to help incorporate the rebels back into regular society. … read more
Political and economic instability worsen in Nigeria as militants attack various oil facilities, sabotage wells, and kill hostages. The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, has claimed responsibility in many of these attacks, in an effort … read more
LEADER of the Movement for Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND), Mr. Henry Okah who was released from 23 –month detention, Monday, has directed the militant group to calm down on its tough stance that the Federal Government should pull out … read more
Up to10, 000 militants in the troubled Niger Delta could benefit from the amnesty offered by the federal government aimed at ending the crisis in the region, which has almost crippled the oil industry. The chief coordinator of the Amnesty … read more
No clue President Barack Obama is visiting Nigeria soon, the United States Embassy reacted on Friday in a veiled rebuttal of claims that Obama will be visiting Africa,s most populous country shortly. Foreign Affairs Minister, Ojo Maduekwe, claimed in Lagos … read more
The import of the warning, “keep your children close to you when going out” would hardly be lost on parents in Kano State as their children now live under the threat of prowling kidnappers. Although no one can say, for … read more
Work has commenced on the $150 million Justice Karibi Whyte Mega Specialist Hospital in Rivers State. The state-of-the-art mega specialist hospital that is expected to be one of the best in sub-saharan Africa on completion, is being built by the … read more