Corrupt northern governors gag up to blackmail President Jonathan

Desperate corrupt northern politicians in Nigerian are reverting to ‘politics of blackmail’ as political events in Nigeria get mucky with attempts to discredit President Jonathan and set a section of the country against him.

Fake marriage scandal: Three Nigerians arrested in Tilbury church

Three Nigerians have been arrested over allegations of fake marriage in Tilbury near London. The arrests followed a tip to the UK Border Agency operation that the alleged wedding was due to hold at a church in the city.

Disaster imminent in Nigeria unless the economy is expanded, says World council

Nigeria may be on the edge of a “demographic disaster” unless its stagnant economy rapidly expands to support its teeming youth population, according to a report released Wednesday.

“I saw death face to face”, says Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

Former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro claimed he resurrected after smelling death as he took ill four years ago and was forced to relinquish his position as Cuban president.

Election 2011: Governor Fashola calls for national debate among contestants.

As the nation prepares for the 2011 general elections to usher in the Fifth Republic, the Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has advocated for national debates among those aspiring to lead the country at all levels of the society- to ensure the emergence of th right candidates and the right calibre of leadership for the country.

Nigerian teenagers in prostitution in West African city capitals, says Human rights watch

Many Nigerian women and and teenagers are currently engaged in prostitution in many neighbouring African countries. The women are tricked into the West African Coastal cities by men and women alike who know about those cities.

Nigeria: A nation with hopes blighted by darkness

Nigerians’ cynicism about the situation is as dark as the nation’s streets are at night. A survey of businesses conducted by the nation’s anti-graft agency found executives rated the national power company less trustworthy than even Nigeria’s trigger-happy and bribe-prone federal police.

Ex- governor Orji Kalu in murder drama as woman 47, dies in his America home

A big riddle is unfolding as Police in the United States intensify efforts to establish the cause of the death of a 50-year old Nigerian woman who died in the official residence of the former governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu

Twins used in drug pushing: Couple now in court, pleaded not guilty

he drug courier couple who allegedly used their twin children as drugs carriers , have been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos State. Jimoh Oladega Bashiru and his wife, Jimoh Mulikat Adebukola are now facing a two-count criminal charge of drug dealing filed before the court by anti drug Agency, the NDLEA.

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Towards 2011: Babangida lied on June 12, says Nuhu Ribadu

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Nuhu Ribadu yesterday reflected on the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. He dismissed the insinuation that its annulment by former Military President Ibrahim Babangida had the blessing of the North as a ruse.