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Another Militants’ Leader Surrenders Arms

Militant leader, “General” John Togo, yesterday handed over arms and ammunition in his possession to the military coordinator of the amnesty programme in Delta State, Lt-Commander Yahaya Chindo, saying those were all the arms he had. Togo, who operates in … read more

Rivers Royal Highness shot dead

A traditional ruler of Akpo Kingdom in Ikwerre area of Rivers State, Eze Badumeru Onwuna Oriebe, was Saturday shot dead at his residence in Ozuoba. Details of the killing at press time were hazy but community sources said the traditional … read more

Ibori Fights Back!

Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, who has been in the eye of the storm over corrupt allegations levelled against him, his aide and some members of his family, both here and abroad, yesterday launched a scathing attack … read more

Nigerian anger over China deaths

Nigeria MPs have asked the government to investigate the status of Chinese residents in the country, saying some may be staying there illegally. The demand follows allegations that Nigerians in China, especially those in jail, are being mistreated. The MPs … read more

Apples not poisonous – NAFDAC

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), yesterday urged Nigerians to discountenance the text messages being circulated round through the GSM that apple was now a poisonous fruit to eat. In a statement by its Director-General, … read more