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Measles Takes its Toll In Nigeria | 190 Fatalities in 2009

In Northern Nigeria and some rural remote areas, parents refuse to have their children vaccinated, as they believe that it is a way the United States of America invented to…

10 Nigerian Workers Die in Excavation Accident

Ten Nigerian workers died today when the pit they were working in collapsed. The laborers digging the pit have been confirmed dead. The incident occurred on Thursday at Lajawa village…

USAID Promises $169m for Nigeria

USAID Promises $169m for Nigeria

A Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) worth of $169 million has been signed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Bauchi State, Nigeria for three developmental projects…

Nigerian Cabinet Dissolved | 42 Ministers Fired by Acting President

Nigerian Cabinet Dissolved | 42 Ministers Fired by Acting President

The Acting President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has dissolved the Cabinet of the Federation. Forty-two ministers reportedly lost their jobs. No reason has been given for the termination of…

Nigerian Journalist Killed in Robbery | 3 Suspects Detained

The Lagos State Police Command has reported to have arrested three suspects involved in the death of Mr. Bayo Ohu the former political editor of The Guardian Newspapers of Nigeria.…