May 21, 2013
Nigeria News
WADR Mourns Killing of Nigeria Correspondent
January 23, 2012The West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) has called for an international probe into the recent murders of two journalists in Nigeria, one of whom was a correspondent of WADR in Kano, northern Nigeria.
Nigerian Journalists paying the ultimate price--story of Enenche
January 23, 2012By Frank Sainworla,Jr/WADR News
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised serious concerns about the increasing state of insecurity prevailing in the country.
In an interview with WADR, the NUJ President, Mohamed Garba described the situation as “very serious”.
Planned rally today to demand troops leave Lagos streets
January 19, 2012The deployment of soldiers on the streets of Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos has annoyed not only residents but the Governor of the State, who had called on the Federal government to withdraw the troops.
Senegalese replaces Nigerian as World Bank VP
January 18, 2012A Senegalese national has been appointed as the new World Bank Vice President for Africa, replacing Nigerian Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili.
A World Bank press release received by WADR says, Makhtar Diop succeeds Ezekwesili who will return to Nigeria in early May, after serving as the region's Vice President since 2007.
Nigeria Fuel Subsidy Protest Over
January 16, 2012Nigerian labour unions have announced an end to street protest over the fuel subsidy removal, but the week-old strike continues.
Nigeria unions and govt resume fuel subsidy talks today
January 14, 2012Talks are due to resume today, Saturday between Nigeria’s labour unions and the government, with reports that the government has offered to restore half of the fuel subsidy but the unions are demanding the entire subsidy be restored.
Nigeria trade unions suspend protests to allow more talks
January 13, 2012Hopes appear to be in sight for some sort of early resolution of the fuel subsidy crisis, with Nigerian trade unions announcing Friday, that they have suspended protests against the fuel subsidy removal for two days.
Arms seized in Ghana destined for Nigeria
January 12, 2012In Ghana, there are indications that the truck load of arms seized this week may have been destined for Nigeria.
Initially, two men were arrested but the Ghanaian police say five are now being investigated, both Ghanaians and Nigerians.
Nigerians qualms now beyond fuel subsidy removal
January 11, 2012“The issue has gone beyond fuel subsidy…Nigerians want to know the state of their economy.” This is the response a protesting resident of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja gave WADR when asked why he had joined the street protest.
Nigerian govt suffers huge loss of revenues as strike continues
January 10, 2012The first day of the national strike called by Nigeria’s labour union movement has caused huge loss in revenues to the government, with the action entering its second day today, Tuesday.
Tensions are said to be high in some cities, as protests continues while the national strike against the removal of fuel subsidy, as officials said on Monday that over 144 billion Naira or tens of million US dollars was lost in revenues on the first day of the strike action.
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