The gunmen who kidnapped the mother of the Speaker of the Bayelsa House of Assembly have demanded a ransom of N50 million before they will release the 70-year-old woman. But the Speaker, Hon. Werinipre Seibarugu, has called the bluff of … read more
President Umaru Yar’Adua vowed at his inauguration in May to crackdown on unrest in the region, but tense labor disputes and high profile crimes, including the kidnapping of a 3-year-old British girl for two days, show no signs of decline. … read more
Seven gunmen abducted a Pakistani construction manager in southern Nigeria on Tuesday and demanded a ransom, a local rights activist said citing sources at the man’s company and witnesses. The attack takes to at least 12 the number of foreigners … read more
Following his release from prison at the weekend, the Federal Government is set to engage former governor of Bayelsa State, DSP Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, in its peace moves in the restive Niger Delta, THISDAY has learnt. The Federal Government, it was … read more
Nigerian aviation authorities are now worried about the array of air misses in the nation�s airspace in recent times. Air misses are near collision between two airborne aircraft which may be as a result of poor separation on the part … read more
The Nigeria Police Force has recommended a former Governor of Plateau State, Chief Joshua Dariye, for another criminal trial for his role in the attack on some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The report of the police … read more
Aiming to join the league of successful airlines in Africa, Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s new carriers, has placed order for 15 more airplanes to boost its fleet. The new order will cost the airline $1.7 billion (about N200 billion) … read more
This weekend an expat couple were socialising at a popular bar in Port Harcourt. They left the bar at 20:50 and drove down Odulu St towards Skippers. Their car was followed by a grey Jetta car which overtook them & … read more
THE plea bargain deal between embattled former Governor Dipreye Alamieyeseigha of Bayelsa state and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, may not end the Niger Delta crisis as it is only a step towards the resolution, sources that claimed … read more
The Vice President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on Saturday said he would not make his declaration of assets public because no Nigerian law, for now, makes such mandatory. Besides, he said he declared his assets five times, which could be confirmed … read more