(Reuters) – Rival armed factions in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta battled in an apparent turf war for the second time this week, killing at least one civilian, security officials said on Friday. Dozens of armed men exchanged gunfire in Abonnema, … read more
The police in Lagos State have drafted 7, 000 personnel for a 24-hour three-month-special duty to control and monitor traffic and provide security during the repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge, which will commence on Saturday (today) and last … read more
Multinational oil giant, the Royal Dutch Shell, may relocate to other countries such as Iraq to counter lost oil production in Nigeria, after raising its investment spending targets for the year. The United Kingdom�s Daily Telegraph newspaper reports that Shell�s … read more
THE Chairman of Ikosi-Ejuirin Development Council Area of Lagos State, Chief Ganiyu Akintola has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen. The incident occurred at 11.30 p.m. on Thursday when the kidnappers, whose numbers could not be ascertained allegedly forced their way … read more
AP) _ Rival gangs clashed in Nigeria’s southern oil industry hub, leaving at least one dead and more than a dozen others injured, police and aid group officials said Saturday. Police confirmed the overnight gunbattle in the city of Port … read more
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua said on Thursday the biggest problem in Africa’s most populous nation was poor leadership and rounded on public servants who abused their positions of power to gain personal wealth. Even among follow Africans, Nigeria is seen … read more
Reuters) – Rival militant factions in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta have clashed in an apparent turf war, killing at least four people, security officials said on Wednesday. The fighting started late on Tuesday at Abonnema, around 14 km (9 miles) … read more
The management of Niger Dock Nigeria Plc has deviated from its mandate of ship building and repairs and has turned itself into a center for gun running, the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation charged yesterday. Committee chairman … read more
ANOTHER day of drama was it yesterday as the House adhoc committee investigating activities in the oil sector disclosed that out of the signature bonus of $628 million expected from the exercise between 2000 and 2004, only $222 million had … read more
In recent times, the Federal Government has been working on two options towards resolving the Niger Delta crisis. As the option of holding either a summit or a series of discussions is being considered, the FG has also stepped up … read more