Saudi royals backed Al-Qaeda, says 9/11 plotter
The only Al-Qaeda plotter convicted over the 9/11 attacks has told American lawyers that members of the Saudi royal family donated millions to the terror group in the 1990s.
U.S. encourages commercial development of the moon
The U.S. government said it has taken a new, though preliminary step to encourage commercial development of the moon. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday in Washington that U.S. companies can stake claims to lunar territory through an existing licensing process for space launches.
Ohaneze Ndigbo endorses Jonathan for second tenure
The Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for the second tenure in office. The President-General of the group, Chief Garry Igariwey, made the assertion on Tuesday in Umuahia, while briefing Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia, and the chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum.
Re-elect President Jonathan to ensure continuity – Yobo
Nigerian soccer star, Joseph Yobo on Tuesday urged Nigerians to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan in the Feb. 14 presidential elections to ensure continuity of his laudable programmes in the country.
2015: Court fixes Feb. 11 to hear fresh suit seeking Jonathan’s disqualification
An Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday fixed Feb. 11 for hearing in fresh suit seeking to disqualify President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the Feb. 14 presidential election.
IBB, Emir of Minna pledge support for Jonathan
Former President Ibrahim Babangida has described President Goodluck Jonathan as dependable leader for the country. He stated this on Tuesday when he played host to Jonathan and his campaign entourage in Minna. The former military leader said Jonathan was a leader who would continue with the dreams of the country’s founding fathers.
