December 3

• Nigeria: Nigeria Is Safe Despite Bombings, Jonathan Insists

  President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday insisted that Nigeria was a safe place in spite of bombings, and urged Nigerians not to entertain fear in their daily activities. Read more »

• Nigeria: Corruption - CNPP Tells Wogu, Orubebe to Resign

  The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu, and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godspower Orubebe,... Read more »

• Nigeria: Ojukwu' s Will - Bianca Replies Critics

  Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's Ambassador to Spain and widow of late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, yesterday appealed to all those contesting the authenticity of the... Read more »

• Nigeria: U.S. Firm Accuses FG, Nigerian Judiciary of Corruption in U.S. Court

  A United States-based multinational corporation with a strong presence in Nigeria and enjoying the patronage of the Federal Government in the oil and gas sector, General Electric... Read more »

• Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi Face Reps Panel Today Over N4 Billion AGF's Funds

  Nigeria's finance minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and the Director-General of the Budget Office in the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Evil Spirits and the Nation's Power Crisis [editorial]

  At a recent meeting with a South African delegation to Nigeria, the Minister of State for Power, Hajia Zainab Kuchi, was reported to have blamed 'evil spirits' for the crisis in... Read more »

• Nigeria: Anyim Laments Falling Standard in Varsities

  Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Pius Anyim Pius, weekend, in Sokoto State, lamented the twin challenge of inadequate number and low quality of... Read more »

• Nigeria: Leadership Persons of the Year 2012 - Sultan Muhammad SA'ad Abubakar III and John Cardinal Olorunfemi Onaiyekan

  Amidst the man-made bloody chaos, natural disasters, human misery and official incompetence that defined 2012, a few Nigerians stood out - men powered by principle and faith in the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Two in Bauchi

  Unknown gunmen yesterday killed two persons in a fierce gun battle with security men in Azare town of Bauchi, BBC Hausa Service has reported. Read more »

• Nigeria: Aliyu - Repositioning Niger State Civil Service [opinion]

  At a time in Niger State, many of its best brains and those who had connection at the top moved their services to the federal government where there were better opportunities. Read more »

• Nigeria: Value Added Services As Stimulants for Market Growth

  So many reasons influence liquidity on the stock market and these cut across legal, regulatory, accounting and tax systems. Read more »

• Nigeria: Mainstreet Bank Promotes 150 Staff

  Mainstreet Bank Limited has announced the promotion of 150 members of staff. Read more »

• Nigeria: Flood Insurance Fund Programme - NIA Seeks Govts' Inputs

  Mr Remi Olowude, the President of Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), yesterday urged all tiers of government to collaborate with the association to set up a National Flood... Read more »

• Nigeria: Dangote Sugar Records N8 Billion Pat in Q3

  Dangote Sugar Plc has posted a profit after tax of N8.17 billion during the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Read more »

• Nigeria: With a Friend Like Lynda Chalker... [opinion]

  Baroness Lynda Chalker has made a profitable career in insulting the sensibilities of Nigerians. Last week, she was in her elements at the Berkeley Hotel in London. Chalker is the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Village Head Charges NGOs On Health Intervention

  The Village Head of Dutse-Apo Village in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mallam Ishaka, has called on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Abuja to come to the aid of the... Read more »

• Nigeria: Keshi Want Sam Ready for 2014 WC

  Nigeria head coach, Stephen Keshi is keen to add Sidney Sam to his side for the 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifying games. Read more »

• Nigeria: Lagos LG Tussles As Signpost for 2015 Governorship Polls

  The firm grip of the ruling Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), on the politics of Lagos seems to be tenuous with the wave of several reversals in its fortunes in last year's local... Read more »

• Nigeria: 2015 - the Race to Succeed Amaechi

  Although 2015 is more than 28 months away, the race to succeed the incumbent governor of Rivers State, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has begun in earnest with Rivers South-East and... Read more »

• Nigeria: FRSC and the World Bank Assessment [opinion]

  In the last six months or thereabout, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been on the spot. This came about as a result of two national issues pertaining to the continued role... Read more »

• Nigeria: IBB, Tinubu, Almakura, Tambuwal, Others Commiserate With Buhari

  Former Military Head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, former Lagos State Governor, Chief Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Waziri... Read more »

• Nigeria: CBN Gov's Economic Policies, Epileptic - Rep

  Member of the National Assembly representing Akoko Edo Federal constituency in Edo State, Hon Peter Akpatason, on Saturday came down heavily on the Governor of the Central Bank of... Read more »

• Nigeria: House to Address Capital Oil's Petition

  Barring any last minute change, the House of Representatives will on Thursday, December 6, 2012, address the petition sent to it by Capital Oil and Gas Industries Ltd. Read more »

• Nigeria: Budget Defence - Season of Contradictions

  The skepticism with which Nigerians view National Budget has led to its perception as an annual ritual. UCHENNA AWOM writes that a new season bundled with figure contradictions are... Read more »

• Nigeria: Nationwide Grassroots League Commend Gov Wamakko

  The Nigeria Nationwide League has commended the genuine interest of Sokoto State governor Ibrahim Wamakko in the development of grassroots football in Nigeria. Nationwide League... Read more »