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Nobel laureate to start new political party in Nigeria

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka on Tuesday announced plans to launch a new political party after years of harshly criticizing corruption and mismanagement in the oil-rich nation.

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Divide Nigeria in two, says Muammar Gaddafi

Nigeria should be divided into two nations to avoid further bloodshed between Muslims and Christians, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said.

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Nigerian traditional ruler wishes Chinese people happy new year

One of the most prominent traditional rulers in Nigeria, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, visited China' s Consulate General in Lagos on Saturday, wishing Chinese people a happy New Year.

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A Happy New Year To Nigerians? Not For Me It Is!

I just chatted with a friend, Gani on Facebook this morning (the morning after Boxing Day) and the first thing I told him is that I am a sick, frustrated, despondent and discouraged Nigerian. Gani shared my views and all I listed above but, true Nigerian as..

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Rome investigating abuse complaint

The Vatican is investigating an allegation of child sexual abuse against an Irish Archbishop based in Nigeria.

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Bosnia, Lebanon, Gabon, Nigeria and Brazil win Security Council seats

Bosnia and Lebanon won seats Thursday on the Security Council and will be in the rare position of being subject to scrutiny by the U.N.'s most powerful body while serving their two-year terms. Brazil, Nigeria and Gabon also won easy election.

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