By Seyi Oduyela
Onwuhara was able to steal $44 million from banks across the country, going nearly undetected by authorities. But Onwuhara did not live the quiet life. According to sources, Onwuhara lived a lavish lifestyle, spending money on high ends cars, jewelry and his favorite pastime -- strippers.
By Seyi Oduyela
A 27 million US dollar programme by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in West Africa failed to combat child deaths, according to researchers. A Johns Hopkins University study published on Tuesday in the medical journal The Lancet found that children in regions not covered by UNICEF stood a better chance of surviving past age five than those covered by the UNICEF programme.
By Tayo Adelaja
The number of refugees fleeing ethnic conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equateur province has reached 125,000. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees warned this week that the massive influx of DRC refugees into neighbouring Republic of Congo and Central African Republic is straining their resources and could lead to tension with local communities.
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President’s Absence Leaves Nigerians Seeking Leadership After Christmas Day Attack |
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By Seyi Oduyela
It has been 42 days since Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua was rushed to Saudi Arabia with heart problems for medical treatment. In the wake of the attempted Christmas day bombing of an American airliner near the city of Detroit by a 23-year-old Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, voices are being raised by critics and by the general public about Mr. Yar’Adua’s long absence.
By Seyi Oduyela
Tobechi Enyinna Onwuhara, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in an elaborate scheme that defrauded the financial industry out of tens of millions of dollars. Onwuhara is a key member of a group of Nigerians who allegedly have been conducting fraudulent banking activities from Florida and Texas, since 2005.
By Tayo Adelaja
United Nations To Rehabilitate Niger/Delta Militants |
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The United Nations Development Programme will help rehabilitate former Nigerian militants in the country's oil-rich Niger Delta. Wirba Alidu, the project coordinator for the UN Office for Project Services in Nigeria, told news agency Reuters yesterday that the project will educate former gunmen and provide them with job opportunities.
By Shamsydeen Badmus
Tests of anti-malaria drugs used in Africa have revealed that patients from both public and private health practices could be getting sub-standard treatment. Experts examined 200 samples of anti-malaria drugs from 10 African countries.
By Tayo Adelaja
The head of the United Nation's housing agency has claimed that rapid and chaotic urbanisation is the biggest threat to sustainable development in Africa after HIV and Aids. Anna Tibaijuka, executive director of UN-HABITAT, has called for more investment in infrastructure and technology to make urban growth more sustainable.
By Adebayo Somuyiwa
Southern Sudanese politicians claim controversial reforms to Sudan's national security laws grant intelligence agents sweeping powers and will undermine next year's elections. President Omar al-Bashir's party passed the new law on Sunday.
By Seyi Oduyela
An appeal, by campaigners around the world, has called for the UN to restore the post of UN rights monitor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The signatories said they were appalled by the alleged violations committed by the Congolese government in recent weeks.
By Shamsydeen Badmus
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is putting some of its oil field assets in Nigeria, valued at up to five billion US dollars, up for sale. The decision comes as Nigeria prepares to hand greater control to domestic firms next month.
By Seyi Oduyela
United Nations Impose Sanctions on Eritrea |
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The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on Eritrea for aiding insurgents in Ethiopia. The sanctions include arms embargos, travel bans and asset freezes on businesses and individuals. Eritrean officials have repeatedly denied the allegations.
