The start of the treason trial of Nigerian oil militant Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has again been delayed after angry rows in court. Mr Asari was shouting and swearing, saying his life was in danger while in custody, prompting the prosecution to … read more
The Federal Government has set up a committee to probe a security breach at the Lagos airport. It has also suspended the Chief Security Officer, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Mr. Joshua Obanle, and the Director of Aviation Security at … read more
FOLLOWING the unending political crisis in Oyo State, soldiers were yesterday deployed to major roads of Ibadan metropolis to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. The soldiers were seen mainly at Iwo Road, Agodi-Gate, Beere, Molete, … read more
The total shutdown of Michelin tyre operations in Nigeria and the consequent retrenchment of 1,200 employees, is another warning signal that the nation�s operating environment is still very hostile to business survival. The firm�s shutdown came at a time the … read more
Nigerian oil militant Mujahid Dokubo-Asari lived up to his fiery reputation as he angrily appeared in the Federal High Court, Abuja for what should have been the start of his treason trial. He acted like the accuser rather than the … read more
Gunmen have kidnapped a Filipino oil worker and killed his police escort in Nigeria’s main oil region, police say. The Filipino was travelling south from the south-eastern city of Owerri to Port Harcourt when the gunmen attacked. The gunmen reportedly … read more
Nigerian oil unions have suspended plans to call an indefinite strike over lack of security in the Niger Delta and will meet with President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday to discuss the crisis, union leaders said on Sunday. The PENGASSAN union … read more
At least four people were killed and dozens wounded when rival groups of Nigeria’s ruling party clashed at a campaign rally ahead of landmark elections in April, media reported on Sunday. Saturday’s violence in a southwestern state was the latest … read more
Philippine Labor Secretary Arturo Brion on Sunday said the government has not lifted its ban on the deployment of workers to Nigeria. The ban will remain despite offers of high salary, until the security situation in the region improves. Brion … read more
The Federal Government on Saturday threatened to adopt tough measures to confront the Niger Delta militants. The government warned the militants not to interpret its peaceful posture as a sign of weakness, adding that it had the capacity and capability … read more