Okey Ndibe: Fayose and Nigeria’s Immunity Scandal

June 30, 2016 0

Governor Peter Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has a solid claim to the title of politician par excellence of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. In many ways, the man symbolizes the idiosyncrasies, texture and other pathological characteristics 25

Nigerian Senate leader in court on corruption charges

June 27, 2016 0

Abuja (AFP) – Nigerian Senate president Bukola Saraki on Monday kicked off his corruption trial by denying he falsified parliamentary rules to get elected. The influential Nigerian politician has been charged with two counts of 25

Niger Delta Avengers unites for the worst

June 25, 2016 0

IN THE Niger Delta, a gun is an investment that yields excellent returns. Jamnogo Blessing, a gang member, recently turned up in Yenagoa, a turbulent city in the oil-pumping Niger Delta, to buy a stash 25

Nigeria MPs threaten to sue over US sex claims

June 16, 2016 0

A group of politicians in Nigeria has threatened to sue the US embassy over accusations that they groped a hotel chambermaid and tried to solicit prostitutes while visiting the US. The incidents allegedly occurred as 25

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