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Mend Accuses JTF of Extra-judicial Killing

Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) yesterday alleged that some of the suspected cultists arrested in the raid of some waterfronts Tuesday were summarily executed. The Joint Task Force (JTF) has however denied the allegation, describing it … read more

Third Mainland Bridge closure takes toll

The partial closure of the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos has been having negative effects on businesses across the country, according to an official of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank. Mr Kabir Abdulahi, Senior Manager/Head, Marketing Department (all products) of NEXIM … read more

Shell signs $10m contract with Nigerian firm

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo) has signed a $10 million contract with a Nigerian indigenous firm Dorman Long Engineering. The one-year contract for maintenance is the first time a Nigerian company will undertake a project of this … read more

FG accuses Virgin of blackmail

The Federal Government on Sunday defended the eviction of Virgin Nigeria from the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and warned that it would not tolerate blackmail from the airline. It accused the airline of engaging in … read more