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Militants keep party supporters from rally

Militants stopped thousands of supporters of Nigeria’s ruling party from attending a presidential campaign rally in the main city of Africa’s oil heartland, delegates said on Saturday. Dozens of militants dressed in army fatigues and armed with assault rifles and … read more

Britain insists on free poll

The British Government on Thursday urged the Federal Government to ensure that the April general election was free and fair. �For historical reason, Britain is interested in Nigeria and as a reflection of our friendship, we are especially interested in … read more

Shootings disrupt business activities again

Another round of shooting erupted on Thursday afternoon in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital forcing business houses in the city to close shop temporarily. The shooting occurred at the Government Reservation Area Junction, which hosts four branches of leading … read more

militants show hostages, threaten attacks

Masked Nigerian militants armed with machine guns displayed 24 Filipino hostages in a patch of jungle in the remote creeks of the oil-producing Niger Delta and threatened new attacks. The Filipino seamen were kidnapped on Jan. 20 from a German-operated … read more

News blackout imposed on Filipino abduction

As negotiations for the release of the 24 Filipino seafarers in Nigeria enter a �critical” phase, the foreign affairs department has become tightlipped on the progress of the talks with the Nigerian militants. �After today�s press conference, there will be … read more

I’m ready for trial now � DOKUBO

More than one year after he was detained on the order of a Federal high court, Abuja over treasonable offences, the leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo yesterday said that he was now … read more