The Federal government may have concluded plans to ease the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) out of the Niger Delta as part of its desire to address the problems of neglect of the area by the international oil companies. The … read more
Projects worth over N125 billion have been abandoned in the oil-rich Niger Delta region following the withdrawal of Julius Berger, the largest construction company in Nigeria for over 40 years, due mainly to unfriendly environment manifesting in theft and continuing … read more
The police in Kano have arrested four youngsters who allegedly kidnapped a three-year-old boy recently, within the metropolis. Kano State police commissioner, Mr Mohammed Yesufu, who paraded the kidnapers and other accused criminals before newsmen, described the development as a … read more
Two expatriates were abducted from Papa’s Bar in Onne last night. (AP) _ A Nigerian military spokesman says gunmen have kidnapped two more foreign workers in the country’s southern oil region. � Lt. Col. Sagir Musa of the military unit … read more
(Reuters) – Rival armed factions in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta battled in an apparent turf war for the second time this week, killing at least one civilian, security officials said on Friday. Dozens of armed men exchanged gunfire in Abonnema, … read more
The police in Lagos State have drafted 7, 000 personnel for a 24-hour three-month-special duty to control and monitor traffic and provide security during the repair works on the Third Mainland Bridge, which will commence on Saturday (today) and last … read more
Multinational oil giant, the Royal Dutch Shell, may relocate to other countries such as Iraq to counter lost oil production in Nigeria, after raising its investment spending targets for the year. The United Kingdom�s Daily Telegraph newspaper reports that Shell�s … read more
THE Chairman of Ikosi-Ejuirin Development Council Area of Lagos State, Chief Ganiyu Akintola has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen. The incident occurred at 11.30 p.m. on Thursday when the kidnappers, whose numbers could not be ascertained allegedly forced their way … read more
AP) _ Rival gangs clashed in Nigeria’s southern oil industry hub, leaving at least one dead and more than a dozen others injured, police and aid group officials said Saturday. Police confirmed the overnight gunbattle in the city of Port … read more
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua said on Thursday the biggest problem in Africa’s most populous nation was poor leadership and rounded on public servants who abused their positions of power to gain personal wealth. Even among follow Africans, Nigeria is seen … read more