Nigeria: Suspect Accuses Police Man of Joining in the Lynch of #Aluu4

More revelations are emerging on how four University of Port Harcourt undergraduates were killed as a suspect in custody, David Ugbaje, Tuesday accused a policeman of participating in the lynching of the deceased.

He said the policeman joined the mob in the killing of the four students at Omuokiri, Aluu, in Rivers State on October 5.

Nigeria's Oil Production Ends in 41 Years - World Bank

Nigeria's oil reserve will be depleted in 41 years, according to a World Bank Group's twice-yearly analysis of the issues shaping Africa's economic prospects called Africa's pulse.

Nigeria: Lagos Teachers Begin Strike Today

Teachers in Lagos state public primary and secondary schools have begun their statewide strike action today.

In a press briefing by the state chairman of Nigerian Union of Teachers, Comrade Samson Kayode Idowu, the teachers vowed to go ahead with the strike since the state government had failed to hearken to their demands.

Nigeria: N5000 Note Officially Suspended

Obviously bowing to pressure from the public and particularly the National Assembly, whose leadership met with him of Tuesday on the issue, President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday in Abuja directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop further action on the proposed currency restructuring exercise, including the introduction of the N5,000 banknote.

Nigeria: Court Refuses to Stop President's Impeachment

Abuja — The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, declined request to stop the House of Representatives from commencing impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan.

Nigeria: Ex-Minister Arrested Over Oil Theft

Former Minister of Interior and chairman of Integrated Oil and Gas Limited Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho has been arrested over allegations linking his company oil theft, according to Channels Television news monitored last night in Abuja. The former minister is said to be in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS), but this could not be confirmed last night as calls put through the SSS spokeswoman Marylin Ogar.

Nigerians Surprised Over Lifting of Dana Airline Ban

Nigerians were surprised when the Federal Government, on Tuesday, September 4, announced the lifting of the suspension on the flight operations of Dana Airlines. Coming exactly 93 days after its Flight 992 crashed in Iju-Ishaga on the outskirts of metropolitan Lagos, with all 153 on board and another six on ground killed in a tragedy officially tagged the worst airline accident this year worldwide, mixed reactions were bound to follow in its wake, and they did.

Nigeria Is Africa's Third Best At London 2012 Paralympic Games

As the 2012 Paralympic Games rounded off in London on Sunday, no fewer than 10 African countries made the medals table, winning a total of 112 medals over the 11 days of the Games, Aug. 29 to Sept . 9.

Nigerians to Experience Uninterrupted Power by December

Abuja — The Federal Government has disclosed that construction work on the Lagos-Ibadan road will commence within the next four to six weeks, just as it said Nigerians would begin to experience uninterrupted light by December, 2012 with plans to generate 5,400 mega watts from the current 4,400 mega watts.

Dangote Promises More Investments for Jobs Creation

Lagos — Following a recent global survey which showed that Nigeria has the potential to lead Africa in terms of growth by 2020, President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has reassured that all his investments would be tailored towards job creation for gainful employment to alleviate poverty among the people.

Nigeria: Dollar Rain for Country's Paralympic Medallists

The Team Nigeria London 2012 Paralympic Games medallists have been momentarily rewarded with cash donations in London for their outstanding performance and lifting the image of the country high during the games.

Nigeria Becomes U.S. Priority in Visa Issuance

U.S Visa                                                                   Photo: NAN

The United States (US) mission in Nigeria, has disclosed that Nigeria, along with Brazil and China, are now priority in the issuance of visa to applicants.