Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf stressed the importance of transparent, accountable government and the need to fight corruption in Africa, in a wide-ranging address delivered as the 6th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Kliptown, Soweto, this afternoon.
The unfolding political drama in Ogun State has confirmed the relevance of the popular saying that in politics there are no permanent friends or enemies. But one constant in the political realm is that of vested interests of various groups
Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, came alive last night when music and fashion industry icons from across the world kicked off the THISDAY Music and Fashion Festival with their scintillating stage performance.
A new twist in the saga was introduced last weekend when the Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Yomi Majekodunmi revealed that Governor Gbenga Daniel was poisoned by some people during a recent trip to Abuja. According
A new twist to the crude oil bunkering saga in the Niger Delta was recorded yesterday, when the military Joint Task Force (JTF) responsible for enforcing peace in the region apprehended and arrested 15 Filipinos who were trying to escape
Indications emerged yesterday that economic and social activities in the country might soon be crippled, following the suspension of lifting of petroleum products from depots by Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), an affiliate of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Eminent jurist, Justice Kayode Esho yesterday demanded for an immediate inquiry into allegations of compromise by judges presiding over the Osun State Election Petitions Tribunal as reported by a weekly news magazine on Monday.
As I tried to digest Chief Abiola's final words to me, I became very uncomfortable. The words hit me like thunderbolt I don't think Sani can try it, Chief Abiola, one of the nicest souls God ever created, had told
The Federal Government yesterday announced the appointment of a transitional board for the Power Holding Company of Nigerian (PHCN) pending the implementation of the Power Sector Reform Programme.
Chairman of the Senate Joint Committee that investigated the administration of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from 1999 to 2007, Senator Abubakar Danso Sodangi, yesterday defended the interim report that indicted former FCT Minister, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai.
NATIONAL Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), which Thursday began an indefinite nationwide strike to protest government refusal to address the soaring diesel and Kerosene prices, fix the deplorable condition of the nation's public highways including access roads
Despite the withdrawal of Professor Ibrahim Gambari from chairing the federal government's proposed summit, Niger Delta leaders still insist that they do not want the summit.
Tuesday, June 17 will for a very long time remain evergreen in the memory of the villagers of Opokuma, in Kolokuma local government area of Bayelsa State. It was the day the sleepy community hosted Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka,
Indications emerged yesterday that economic and social activities in the country might soon be crippled, following the suspension of lifting of petroleum products from depots by Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), an affiliate of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas
A new twist to the crude oil bunkering saga in the Niger Delta was recorded yesterday, when the military Joint Task Force (JTF) responsible for enforcing peace in the region apprehended and arrested 15 Filipinos who were trying to escape
THE situation of the export business in Nigeria has come under the searchlight of the terminal operators association of Nigeria who has alarmed that export business in Nigeria is dead.
The Federal Government yesterday announced the appointment of a transitional board for the Power Holding Company of Nigerian (PHCN) pending the implementation of the Power Sector Reform Programme.
