Why my mum was kidnapped —Elumelu

The Chairman of Transcorp Plc., Mr. Tony Elumelu, has said his mother was kidnapped by gunmen from her farm in Delta State recently because of the firm’s investment in a gas-rich oil block and 2.4 metric tonne gas-powered fertiliser plant in Burutu, Delta State.

AU condemns Boko Haram, urges international action

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union has condemned the activities of the Boko Haram sect, urging the international community to assist the West African nation deal with the problem.

Four drug traffickers sentenced to life imprisonment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Ogun State has said four persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking in the last six months. Two others, the agency said, were convicted and sentenced to different jail terms for illicit drug-related offences, while it seized 3.5 tonnes of drugs worth about N25m within the same period.

EFCC, ICPC keep mum on amendment of corruption laws

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Crimes Commission have said they are not seeking any amendment to acts that established them or other laws that prescribe punishment for persons found guilty of fraud and embezzlement of public funds.

Edo 2012: Might vs Will of the people

As the result of the Edo State governorship election is being awaited, the state is tension-soaked, and the people are concerned about the outcome,. On Saturday the people of Edo State trooped out to cast their votes for who would be their governor for the next four years.

Voting Ends Peacefully in Edo Governorship Poll

Voting in the Edo Governorship election on Saturday ended peacefully in many areas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN correspondents, who covered the election, reported that the main politicians in the state voted early in their communities.

Mosque Bomb Attack - How It Happened - Deputy Governor

The Borno State Deputy Governor Alhaji Umar Zanna Mustapha yesterday narrated their ordeal after he, along with the Shehu of Borno, narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack.

Shehu of Borno, Deputy Gov escape death as suicide bomber hits mosque

MAIDUGURI -The deputy governor of Borno State,Alhaji Zanna Umar Mustapha,the Shehu of Borno,Alhaji Abubakar Umar Garbai El-Kanemi and other dignitaries narrowly escaped death yesterday when a 15-year old suicide bomber struck at the Shehu’s Palace Mosque moments after the jumat prayers.

Ayo Salami: Court orders substituted service on Jonathan

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the service of a court process on President Goodluck Jonathan through the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN).

Perm Sec appointment: More knocks for First Lady, Bayelsa Gov

The mid week appointment of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, as a Permanent Secretary by the Bayelsa State government drew more flak yesterday with constitutional lawyer, Professor Itsay Sagay, calling it a huge joke, comical and nonsense.

Britain spent N3.6bn to investigate Ibori, says CJN Musdapher

Justice Dahiru Musdapher formally bowed out as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) yesterday amidst accolades from senior lawyers.

How 80-Year-Old Judge Falsified Age To Stay Extra 13 Years In Office - NBA Boss

A shocking revelation was made on Thursday by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Joseph Daudu, SAN of a certain judge who retired from the Bench at the mandatory 65 years of age and died two years later, only for his family to announce in his obituary that he died at age 80.

Emir Of Kano Returns Hale, Hearty

THE Emir of Kano, Alhaji (Dr.) Ado Bayero, on Friday, returned from a four-week trip to the United Kingdom, hale and healthy, putting to rest rumour making the round that he has passed away.

Boko Haram/Jos Crises: FG Admits Nigeria Descending Into Anarchy

THE Federal Government, on Friday, admitted that the country was gradually descending into anarchy but vowed to arrest the slide.

Minister Faults Reps Over Resolution On NYSC Posting

THE Minister of Youth Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, has disagreed with the House of Representatives resolution ordering the management of the National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) not to post prospective youth corps members to any of the crisis- prone states.

Senate blame governors for economic decline in states

The senate on Thursday blamed state governors for the poor financial fortunes of their states. The lawmakers who warned the governors to address the economical decline, came to the resolution while considering the reports of the Joint Committee on National Planning, Appropriation, States and Local Governments.

Suicide bomber kills 5 at northeast Nigerian mosque

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, July 13 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber killed five people at the central mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Friday, the military said, the latest attack in a region plagued by Islamist Boko Haram insurgents.

NSE Index up 1.08%, as Dangote Cement, Transcorp ,UAC Properties gains

Transaction on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange continued on a bullish trend on Thursday with a total of 253,996,086 shares worth N1.6 billion of shares exchanged hands in 4,106 deals while 28 equity stocks appreciated in price as against 23 that depreciated.

Dana Crash: Pilots Noted Problem 17mins After Takeoff — Report

The preliminary report on the June 3, 2012, Dana crash released by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), yesterday in Abuja, has revealed that the pilots of the ill-fated plane noted problems with the engine 17 minutes after takeoff in Abuja.

Ex-militant threatens amnesty programme

The amnesty programme of the Federal Government was again threatened on Thursday with the resolve by the national leader of the Phase Three ex-militants, Mr Trust Ekiobelemo and his followers, to go back to the creeks following the failure to accommodate them in the programme.