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Saddam Hussein hanged on Saturday

Saddam Hussein was hanged on Saturday for crimes against humanity. Here are reactions to the news: U.S. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: Bringing Saddam Hussein to justice will not end the violence in Iraq, but it is an important milestone on … read more

Corruption tsar sidelined

The head of Nigeria’s anti-corruption unit has reportedly been ordered to go on year-long study leave, in an apparent attempt to sideline him. Nuhu Ribadu, who has spearheaded Nigeria’s attempts to combat financial crime, is involved in the prosecution of … read more

Soyinka, Gani Condemn Ribadu�s Ouster

Nobel Laureate, Prof-essor Wole Soyinka yesterday strongly condemned the removal of Nuhu Ribadu as chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as a contemptuous New Year gift, that constitutes an assault on the corporate integrity of … read more

Rural Nigeria lights up with solar power

Nigeria has launched a solar power scheme that will eventually light up as many as ten rural communities with no access to the national electrical grid. A Lagos state government official, who wished to remain anonymous, said construction work had … read more

Obasanjo Failed Nigeria – Falae

The prevailing political crisis in the country has been blamed on the former President Olusegun Obasanjo, just as his eight years in office as the president was described as such that brought a �litany of woes� on Nigeria. The joint … read more

Ribadu Asked to Go on �Study Leave�

It is no longer rumour: police authorities yesterday confirmed that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, will be proceeding on a one-year study leave at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies … read more

Pirates Attack Mobil Vessel in Bonny

Sea pirates defied security beef up during the yuletide, to attack a vessel at Hondol River in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, belonging to Mobil Producing Unlimited and made away with the supplies. Although no casualty was recorded … read more