Despite efforts made by the Federal Government and different state governments aimed at bringing the volatile Niger Delta under control, the Federal Government has described the region as a security threat to the nation. Minister of Defense, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed … read more
The Federal Government yesterday moved quickly to douse speculations that it was planning to increase the pump price of petrol. Denying the rumour, which had created some unease in the country, government said it was sticking to the agreement with … read more
Former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday washed his hands clean of any involvement in the $6million Wilbros bribery scandal, saying he was not the vice president alleged to have collected part of the bribe money. Atiku said it was … read more
President Umaru Yar�Adua has warned that the federal government will not tolerate any act of indiscipline by members of the armed forces. He gave the warning at the closing session of this year�s Army Training Exercise at the Nigeria Army … read more
Unknown to the electorate in Nigeria, some contestants in the last April general elections, including a presidential aspirant and two governorship aspirants planned to scuttle the elections by creating crisis within the Independent National Electoral Commission with an offer of … read more
The Federal Government has been told that only the release of the leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Jomo Gbomo (Mr. Henry Okah), can bring about a lasting peace to the region. A MEND leader, … read more
The Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Flush Out 3, says it has increased patrol operations within and around Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, to meet the challenges that the change in period of curfew would pose. Also, there are … read more
THE move to increase the pump prices of petroleum products by the Federal Government has been roundly condemned by Nigerians. Speaking on Friday in separate interviews and a statement by the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), President Umaru Yar�Adua … read more
Britain is complaining about obstruction from Nigeria to the Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement between the two countries especially in the fight against money laundering. Of particular note, according to Britain, is the frustration of moves to prosecute former governor James … read more
Over 6,000 mothers and daughters of Bonny Kingdom on Thursday took to the streets of the island in protest of the rising activities of sea pirates on the Bonny/Port Harcourt waterway, which has claimed many lives and is taking serious … read more