Gunmen shot dead a policeman at his home in northern Nigeria in an apparent targeted killing, police said Tuesday, in an incident similar to dozens of other murders blamed on an Islamist sect. The policeman was killed by two motorcycle-riding … read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned plans by the federal government to set up a ‘committee of eminent persons’ to advise it on how to use savings from the planned removal of fuel subsidy, describing it ‘as another gimmick … read more
Dutch Socialist Party said it would press for environmental and human right laws that would compel Dutch multinational companies to adhere to strict international standard in their areas of operation. A Dutch parliamentarian, Sharon Gesthuizen, who spoke at a conference … read more
A Nigerian environmental group on Monday claimed an oil spill from a pipeline operated by Italian firm ENI had badly polluted an area in the south of Africa’s largest oil producer. The spill which reportedly occurred on September 27 is … read more
The Nigerian government has reiterated the determination to address the nation’s security challenges. Vice President Namadi Sambo gave the assurance on Monday when the vice president of Motorola Incorporated, Shimon Dick, paid a courtesy visit to the State House in … read more
Google says it is hiring in Nigeria and working with the government, businesses and universities to expand Internet access in Africa’s most populous nation. The Mountain View company wants to tap unmet demand in the West African nation where Google … read more
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has been declared the winner of the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas elections conducted last Saturday. The election results, which the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) Chairman, Justice … read more
Armed men yesterday robbed two banks and burnt a police station at Saminaka, in the Lere local government area of Nigeria’s Kaduna state. They also bombed the doors of the bank to gain entry. The armed men, P.M.News gathered attacked … read more
ROYAL Dutch Shell, operator of Nigeria’s largest oilfields, plans to more than double its natural-gas production in Nigeria as it starts a new facility and cuts flaring, or the burning of fuel at fields. The Hague-based company plans to boost … read more
Trumpets and car horns sound first, then local gang members rush by screaming and chugging cheap liquor as a convoy of campaign vehicles push through the crowded streets of Nigeria’s main city carrying local candidates asking to represent the people … read more