THE fragile peace in the Niger Delta may be halted with the series of stern warnings yesterday by three militant groups in the restive oil-rich region. Beginning from tomorrow, the militants have vowed to resume kidnappings and disruption of oil … read more
Nigerians yesterday gave effect to their renewed distaste for electoral manipulation when they rose in opposition to rigging during yesterday�s local government election held in states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The polling was marred by violence while … read more
NEGOTIATIONS between the Federal Government and leaders of militant groups in the Niger-Delta on restoration of peace to the region have broken down with the Ijaw Youth Leaders Forum, which facilitated the seeming ceasefire and reduction in hostage-taking in the … read more
THERE were strong indications on Saturday that the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, may face more charges of alleged looting of public treasury. Some elders from the state have stepped up plans to file separate charges against him … read more
It is not the plan of the United States government to permanently base its troops on the African soil The US government said this on Thursday while giving details about its proposed Africa Military Command, AFRICOM. In a press briefing … read more
Kidnappers of Professor Nimi Briggs, the former University of Port Harcourt vice chancellor and chairman, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission are demanding for a N100 million ransom for his freedom. This is coming on the heels of allegations by Governor … read more
A measles outbreak has killed at least 200 children in Nigeria in recent weeks according to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Nigerian Red Cross is sending teams to affected cities in northern Nigeria … read more
The arrest of former state governors continued in Lagos as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commmission (EFCC) arrested Ayodele Fayose, the impeached governor of Ekiti State in Lagos today. Saharareporters received information that the ex-governor surrendered himself to EFCC officials … read more
President Umaru Musa Yar�Adua has identified the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as one of the main focal points of his administration�s war against corruption. Making this known in Washington D.C. yesterday, the president said in furtherance of his administration�s … read more
Travel to the United States and beyond now will be even easier for customers travelling from Nigeria thanks to Delta Air Lines� new non-stop service between Lagos� Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Atlanta�s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, launched Tuesday December 4. … read more