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NLC Warns Yar�Adua Over Fuel Hike

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) rose from its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Tuesday, with a call to President Umaru Yar�Adua not to succumb to any pressure towards increasing pump price of petrol, … read more

UK Backs FG on Anti-corruption War

The British High Com-missioner in Nigeria, Mr. Robert Dewar, has said Federal Government�s anti-corruption war will restore the confidence of the international community and create a great deal of opportunities for foreign investors in the country. He, however, added that … read more

Government queries restructuring in Shell

PLANS by the Anglo-Dutch oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), to sack many of its Nigerian employees in what it calls a re-structuring exercise may have earned the company a summon from the Federal Government. There … read more

EFCC Detains Igbinedion

Former Edo State Governor, Lucky Igbinedion, on Monday appeared at the offices of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos and was subsequently deatined. He may be arraigned on Wednesday on allegations of corruption, money laundering, and economic … read more