SINOPEC, an acronym for China National Petroleum Corporation has paid C$8.27 billion (US$7.24 billion or N1.06 trillion) for Addax Petroleum after the Canadian-based outfit gave the nod to the Chinese giant’s C$52.80 per share takeover offer.

ONE major reason the situation in the Niger Delta is irresolvable is that neither governments, nor oil companies accept responsibility for its utter neglect.

By Jerry Asiegbu THE need to clean up Lagos and make it worthy of its status as the seat of the government of the federation had long been stressed before Gen. Ibrahim Babanginda moved the nation’s capital to Abuja in 1992.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin — The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has entered into partnership with EFCC to ensure that all forged driving licences are detected through the use of modern technology.

By Tony Edike ENUGU —NATIONAL Coordinator of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Mr. Akin Arikawe yesterday identified the poor attitude of Nigerians to work, infrastructure decay and education as the major impediments to the realisation of the Vision 2020 in the country. Speaking at the opening of a two-day workshop on the preparation of States […]

By Taye Obateru Jos — The University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has set up monitoring committees to ensure that members comply with the directive for a total strike as declared by the national body.

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin —  former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ganiyu Adekeye (rtd) yesterday in Offa assured that the amnesty granted  the militants by the Federal Government would bring lasting solution to the protracted crisis in the Niger Delta area, adding that the development would also bring about the heavy presence of government […]

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—The immediate past Executive Secretary of Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr. Godwin Okwara, has been arraigned for  murder before an Imo State High Court sitting in Orlu.

Just as the nation’s universities grapple with the industrial action declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) is set to start a total strike from next Monday.

Senators yesterday put independent candidacy, autonomy of electoral bodies and prohibition of cross- carpeting at the top of agenda as they commenced debate on President Umaru Yar’Adua’s proposals to review the 1999 Constitution.

The Northern Patriotic Front (NPF), yesterday challenged President Umaru Yar’Adua to set up a high probe panel to unravel the mystery surrounding the controversial petition purportedly written to the Minister of Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili, over the licensing of 2.3 GHz spectrum.

By Daniel Idonor President Umaru Yar’Adua has directed the immediate stoppage of award of further contracts by the Federal Government through the ministries, departments and agencies (MDA).

Former South African president Nelson Mandela met the national team yesterday to wish them luck on the eve of their FIFA Confederations Cup semi-final against Brazil.

Leadtimes African Magazine will confer the prestigious Africa Merit award on prominent Nigerians and Africans who have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession.

Most of the 68 Nigerians to be pardoned are former high-ranking military officers. A presidential advisory committee has recommended that the 68 Nigerians, most of whom are no longer in detention, receive a full pardon allowing them to regain property and retirement benefits, the source close to Nigeria’s Council of State said.