Posts Tagged: Nigeria
MMIA Blast Update: “There Was No Bomb,”
A luggage abandoned by a British Airways passenger triggered panic at the International wing of the Murtala International Airport in Lagos according to Nigerian civil aviation officials. Soon as the police anti-bomb unit was called to handle the luggage, rumor
MMIA Blast Update: “There Was No Bomb,”
A luggage abandoned by a British Airways passenger triggered panic at the International wing of the Murtala International Airport in Lagos according to Nigerian civil aviation officials. Soon as the police anti-bomb unit was called to handle the luggage, rumor
Group Set To Start Pornography Movement In Nigeria
According to Ascology, a German-Nigerian firm, AgroVulce says it will start a recruiting and structuring process into launching Internet and Movie pornography in Nigeria very soon. The group indicated its readiness to launch a major pornographic website only featuring Nigerian
Group Set To Start Pornography Movement In Nigeria
According to Ascology, a German-Nigerian firm, AgroVulce says it will start a recruiting and structuring process into launching Internet and Movie pornography in Nigeria very soon. The group indicated its readiness to launch a major pornographic website only featuring Nigerian
Iraq Wants Nigeria To Reopen Embassy In Baghdad
Iraq has called on Nigeria to re-open its embassy in Baghdad to further strengthen relations between both countries. Nigeria and Iraq closed their respective embassies in 2003, but Iraq re-opened its own in 2007 after the war in that country.
Iraq Wants Nigeria To Reopen Embassy In Baghdad
Iraq has called on Nigeria to re-open its embassy in Baghdad to further strengthen relations between both countries. Nigeria and Iraq closed their respective embassies in 2003, but Iraq re-opened its own in 2007 after the war in that country.
Bomb Blast Hits ThisDay Building In Abuja
There was pandemonium in Jabi, Abuja on Thursday morning when a bomb explosion rocked This Day Newspaper building. The bombing was said to have been carried out by a suicide bomber who drove into the media house before detonating the
Bomb Blast Hits ThisDay Building In Abuja
There was pandemonium in Jabi, Abuja on Thursday morning when a bomb explosion rocked This Day Newspaper building. The bombing was said to have been carried out by a suicide bomber who drove into the media house before detonating the
Reps Seek Prosecution Of Diezani, Ali, Others
The House of Representatives yesterday demanded the prosecution of the NNPC board headed by Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and the defunct PPPRA board led by former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali over their roles in managing fuel subsidy funds. Lawmakers yesterday
Reps Seek Prosecution Of Diezani, Ali, Others
The House of Representatives yesterday demanded the prosecution of the NNPC board headed by Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and the defunct PPPRA board led by former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali over their roles in managing fuel subsidy funds. Lawmakers yesterday
17 Oil Marketers Get Second Chance To Defend Selves
A furious House of Representatives bent back Tuesday to offer a fresh hearing to oil firms indicted in the fuel subsidy report for not attending the first inquiry, momentarily bowing to a concern that had threatened to cast controversy on
17 Oil Marketers Get Second Chance To Defend Selves
A furious House of Representatives bent back Tuesday to offer a fresh hearing to oil firms indicted in the fuel subsidy report for not attending the first inquiry, momentarily bowing to a concern that had threatened to cast controversy on
Live Updates: House Debates Fuel Subsidy Probe Report
REFRESH THIS PAGE TO BE UP TO DATE 15:16 All adopted recommendations adopted today have been approved by the House. The House adjourns to Wednesday at 11 am to continue from recommendation 36. There 62 recommnedations. 15;15 The House is back in
Live Updates: House Debates Fuel Subsidy Probe Report
REFRESH THIS PAGE TO BE UP TO DATE 15:16 All adopted recommendations adopted today have been approved by the House. The House adjourns to Wednesday at 11 am to continue from recommendation 36. There 62 recommnedations. 15;15 The House is back in
Subsidy Probe: Akintola Williams Deloitte, Adekanola To Face ICAN Panel
The two accounting firms terminated by the Ministry of Finance for their failure to properly audit the companies involved in the fuel subsidy scheme will soon face a panel at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Messrs Akintola
Subsidy Probe: Akintola Williams Deloitte, Adekanola To Face ICAN Panel
The two accounting firms terminated by the Ministry of Finance for their failure to properly audit the companies involved in the fuel subsidy scheme will soon face a panel at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Messrs Akintola
Prof. Tam David-West: Jonathan Embarrassing Nigerians
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, yesterday criticised President Goodluck Jonathan for embarrassing the nation through his constant gaffes. He criticised Dr Jonathan for saying the Nigerian Army was below international standards. Speaking with The Nation in
Prof. Tam David-West: Jonathan Embarrassing Nigerians
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, yesterday criticised President Goodluck Jonathan for embarrassing the nation through his constant gaffes. He criticised Dr Jonathan for saying the Nigerian Army was below international standards. Speaking with The Nation in
Honourables Call NNPC Spokesman “Chief Denial Officer”, Televised Debate Takes Off Today
In reaction to the press statement released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) stating that the subsidy report was altered, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Zakari Mohammed has called upon the NNPC
Honourables Call NNPC Spokesman “Chief Denial Officer”, Televised Debate Takes Off Today
In reaction to the press statement released by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) stating that the subsidy report was altered, the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Zakari Mohammed has called upon the NNPC
Renewed Subsidy Protests Threat: Federal Government Increase Security In Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park
Following the public uproar that trailed the release of the adhoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Investigation’s report, the Federal Government has begun to increase security in strategic areas where the Occupy Nigeria protests were quick to mushroom last January. Police
Renewed Subsidy Protests Threat: Federal Government Increase Security In Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park
Following the public uproar that trailed the release of the adhoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Investigation’s report, the Federal Government has begun to increase security in strategic areas where the Occupy Nigeria protests were quick to mushroom last January. Police
11 ACN Members Matcheted As Thugs Disrupt Adefarati’s Lecture
Former Labour Party (LP) chairman in Ondo State, Chief Olaiya Oni and another politician, Chief Wunmi Adegbomire, now both Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) chieftains, were high profile victims of attack by suspected political thugs who attempted to disrupt the
11 ACN Members Matcheted As Thugs Disrupt Adefarati’s Lecture
Former Labour Party (LP) chairman in Ondo State, Chief Olaiya Oni and another politician, Chief Wunmi Adegbomire, now both Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) chieftains, were high profile victims of attack by suspected political thugs who attempted to disrupt the
FG Fires Akintola Williams, Others Over Fraudulent Subsidy Payments
The Federal Government weekend sacked the accounting and auditing firms of Akintola Williams & Co and Adekanola & Co, following the shoddy oversight function they performed on behalf of government in the management of the now discredited petroleum subsidy scheme.
FG Fires Akintola Williams, Others Over Fraudulent Subsidy Payments
The Federal Government weekend sacked the accounting and auditing firms of Akintola Williams & Co and Adekanola & Co, following the shoddy oversight function they performed on behalf of government in the management of the now discredited petroleum subsidy scheme.
FG Denies Alleged Boko Haram Detention Centre In Lagos
A secret detention centre for Boko Haram suspects in Lagos? A foreign agency report on Thursday, quoting an unnamed top security official, says the government has opened a secret centre in Lagos “to hold and interrogate suspected high-level” members of
FG Denies Alleged Boko Haram Detention Centre In Lagos
A secret detention centre for Boko Haram suspects in Lagos? A foreign agency report on Thursday, quoting an unnamed top security official, says the government has opened a secret centre in Lagos “to hold and interrogate suspected high-level” members of
We Are Not Gaining Anything From Nigeria – Northern Leaders
Northern leaders took a swipe on their southern counterparts on Wednesday, saying they are not gaining anything from the present arrangement of the country and can therefore stand on their own if the country eventually breaks up. The Northern leaders,
We Are Not Gaining Anything From Nigeria – Northern Leaders
Northern leaders took a swipe on their southern counterparts on Wednesday, saying they are not gaining anything from the present arrangement of the country and can therefore stand on their own if the country eventually breaks up. The Northern leaders,
Save Nigeria Group: Ibori’s Conviction, A Wake Up Call To Judiciary
The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) on Tuesday blamed James Ibori’s escape from justice in Nigeria on the nation’s judiciary. Similarly, the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) says corruption had continued to thrive in Nigeria
Save Nigeria Group: Ibori’s Conviction, A Wake Up Call To Judiciary
The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) on Tuesday blamed James Ibori’s escape from justice in Nigeria on the nation’s judiciary. Similarly, the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) says corruption had continued to thrive in Nigeria
US Embassy Issues Nigeria Terror Warning
The US embassy in Nigeria has issued an emergency warning to American citizens that an Islamist sect may be planning attacks on hotels in the capital. The embassy issued the warning today, saying it “has received information that Boko Haram
US Embassy Issues Nigeria Terror Warning
The US embassy in Nigeria has issued an emergency warning to American citizens that an Islamist sect may be planning attacks on hotels in the capital. The embassy issued the warning today, saying it “has received information that Boko Haram
World Bank Picks Korean-American Health Expert Jim Yong Kim As President
The World Bank on Monday chose Korean-born American health expert Jim Yong Kim as its new president, maintaining Washington’s grip on the job and leaving developing countries frustrated with the selection process. Kim, a physician and anthropologist who makes for
World Bank Picks Korean-American Health Expert Jim Yong Kim As President
The World Bank on Monday chose Korean-born American health expert Jim Yong Kim as its new president, maintaining Washington’s grip on the job and leaving developing countries frustrated with the selection process. Kim, a physician and anthropologist who makes for
James Ibori Jailed For £50 Million Fraud
The former governor of one of Nigeria’s richest oil-producing states was jailed for 13 years today after admitting fraud totalling nearly £50 million. And the £50 million figure may prove to be “ludicrously low”, said Judge Anthony Pitts as he
James Ibori Jailed For £50 Million Fraud
The former governor of one of Nigeria’s richest oil-producing states was jailed for 13 years today after admitting fraud totalling nearly £50 million. And the £50 million figure may prove to be “ludicrously low”, said Judge Anthony Pitts as he
Boko Haram Threaten To Kill President Jonathan Within Three Months
The Jama’atu Ahl-Sunnati Lil Da’awati Wal Jihad better known as the Boko Haram sect on Thursday posted a new video on the internet in which it threatened to deal with President Goodluck Jonathan. In the video which was posted on
Boko Haram Threaten To Kill President Jonathan Within Three Months
The Jama’atu Ahl-Sunnati Lil Da’awati Wal Jihad better known as the Boko Haram sect on Thursday posted a new video on the internet in which it threatened to deal with President Goodluck Jonathan. In the video which was posted on
Death Toll In Kaduna Rises As 5 More Die
Five persons who sustained injuries in the Sunday explosion in Kaduna metropolis have died, bringing the death toll to about 25. But the Kaduna State Police Command which confirmed the death of the five people yesterday maintained that only 11
Death Toll In Kaduna Rises As 5 More Die
Five persons who sustained injuries in the Sunday explosion in Kaduna metropolis have died, bringing the death toll to about 25. But the Kaduna State Police Command which confirmed the death of the five people yesterday maintained that only 11
Journalists Beaten, Arrested At Lagos Court Under Judge’s Order
A magistrate judge in Nigeria ordered the arrest of more than a dozen journalists who were trying cover a court hearing, leading police officers to beat some of the reporters there, witnesses said Thursday. The arrests happened Wednesday in
Journalists Beaten, Arrested At Lagos Court Under Judge’s Order
A magistrate judge in Nigeria ordered the arrest of more than a dozen journalists who were trying cover a court hearing, leading police officers to beat some of the reporters there, witnesses said Thursday. The arrests happened Wednesday in
7 Killed In Sect Violence In North Nigeria
Suspected members of a radical Islamist sect opened fire on a crowded market in northeast Nigeria Wednesday, killing at least seven people in an area protected by federal troops, witnesses and the police said. The shooting happened in Maiduguri —
7 Killed In Sect Violence In North Nigeria
Suspected members of a radical Islamist sect opened fire on a crowded market in northeast Nigeria Wednesday, killing at least seven people in an area protected by federal troops, witnesses and the police said. The shooting happened in Maiduguri —
N47.1billion fraud: Court Frees Akingbola, Accuses Five SANs Of Incompetence
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, discharged former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc, Mr Erastus Akingbola, who is standing trial on a 26-count amended charge of financial impropriety and alleged stealing of N364 billion preferred against him
N47.1billion fraud: Court Frees Akingbola, Accuses Five SANs Of Incompetence
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, discharged former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc, Mr Erastus Akingbola, who is standing trial on a 26-count amended charge of financial impropriety and alleged stealing of N364 billion preferred against him
A Northerner Must Become President In 2015 Or Nigeria Will Divide – Lawal Kaita
Lawal Kaita, the close ally of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who famously promised in October 2010 that the North would make Nigeria ungovernable for President Jonathan if he won the 2011 election is again spitting fire. This time around
A Northerner Must Become President In 2015 Or Nigeria Will Divide – Lawal Kaita
Lawal Kaita, the close ally of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who famously promised in October 2010 that the North would make Nigeria ungovernable for President Jonathan if he won the 2011 election is again spitting fire. This time around
Jennifer Hudson To Perform At Nigerian Idol Final
If everything goes according to plans, Grammy Awards winner and American Idol, Jennifer Hudson, might be the headlining act at the grand finale of the Nigerian Idol holding in April. According to sources close to the show’s Nigerian franchisee, Optima
Jennifer Hudson To Perform At Nigerian Idol Final
If everything goes according to plans, Grammy Awards winner and American Idol, Jennifer Hudson, might be the headlining act at the grand finale of the Nigerian Idol holding in April. According to sources close to the show’s Nigerian franchisee, Optima
South Africa To Deport 56 Nigerians
South Africa is set to deport 56 Nigerians, The Nation learnt yesterday. The Federal Government has been notified of the planned deportation, which is coming barely two weeks after a row between the two countries. The deportees, who have overstayed
South Africa To Deport 56 Nigerians
South Africa is set to deport 56 Nigerians, The Nation learnt yesterday. The Federal Government has been notified of the planned deportation, which is coming barely two weeks after a row between the two countries. The deportees, who have overstayed
Nigerian Kidnappers ‘Received Ransom Downpayment’
Ransom money was paid to the Islamic extremists holding British and Italian hostages in Nigeria before British special forces tried to rescue them from their compound, a news agency has claimed. Part of a €1.2m ransom was paid to release hostages Chris
Nigerian Kidnappers ‘Received Ransom Downpayment’
Ransom money was paid to the Islamic extremists holding British and Italian hostages in Nigeria before British special forces tried to rescue them from their compound, a news agency has claimed. Part of a €1.2m ransom was paid to release hostages Chris
Niger Delta: New Militant Group Seeks Okah’s Release, Threatens Attacks
A relatively new militant group has sprouted out in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas region. The group which is made up of unrepentant insurgents, are out to press for the release of Henry Okah, a leading militant
Niger Delta: New Militant Group Seeks Okah’s Release, Threatens Attacks
A relatively new militant group has sprouted out in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s main oil and gas region. The group which is made up of unrepentant insurgents, are out to press for the release of Henry Okah, a leading militant
Pres. Jonathan Commiserates With Victims Of Jos Church Blast
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the suicide bombing that rocked the St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church in Rayfield Jos today (Sunday March 11 2012). He also stressed the fact that the country is winning the war against terrorism in a statement
Pres. Jonathan Commiserates With Victims Of Jos Church Blast
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the suicide bombing that rocked the St. Finbarr’s Catholic Church in Rayfield Jos today (Sunday March 11 2012). He also stressed the fact that the country is winning the war against terrorism in a statement
