The management of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas has presented the sum of N6.4m to the families of the two policemen who were killed by militants last month. The company presented the cheque to the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State … read more
Another Netherlands-based non-governmental organisation, Hope For Niger Delta Campaign (HNDC), has appealed to the abductors of a Dutch national in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, last weekend, to release him. Its president/founder, Comrade Sunny Ofehe, who made the appeal in an … read more
At least, 85,000 new jobs would be created for unemployed Nigerians when the Federal Government fully starts the implementation of a draft report for the development of the LPG sector. The new jobs will be provided for people who would … read more
Rivers State Government said on Sunday that it was set to restore power to the people of Ogoni, who had been without electricity for over a year. Tai, Gokana and Khana local government areas of the state had been enjoying … read more
The All Nigeria Peoples Party on Sunday insisted that the presidential election must hold on April 21. It also said that it would join the suit filed by the Federal Government against the Independent National Electoral Commission over plans to … read more
Gunmen in Nigeria’s southern Bayelsa State on Monday kidnapped two Lebanese nationals, two days after a British oil worker was seized from an offshire rig, national police spokesman Haz Iwendi said. “It is true that the two Lebanese nationals were … read more
Unless the ruling Peoples Demoratic Party(PDP) abides by the rules of the game and desist from rigging the forthcoming election, a guerrilla warfare would be launched against the administration, a chieftain of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Chief Yomi … read more
Following is a chronology of some major attacks and kidnappings involving the Nigerian oil industry this year. Jan. 12, 2007 – Nine South Korean workers and one Nigerian are freed after being kidnapped when gunmen attacked a base operated by … read more
The Imo State Police Command has restricted its officers and men from travelling outside the state as part of the measures to ensure effective policing of the state during the forthcoming elections. The Police Public Relations Officer in the command, … read more
Virgin Nigeria has announced a major renovation and upgrading of its terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with a view to positively improve on its service delivery to customers. The construction work which will take about eight weeks … read more