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US Consulate Warden Message – VI

The Consulate has received information of a potential public gathering in the area near the Silverbird Mall on Victoria Island today. We recommend that this area be avoided between 12:00 and 4:00 p.m., if possible. The Consulate continues to advise … read more

Militants Hit Shell�s Nun River Oil Field

Soldiers yesterday contended with militants in an attack on Shell’s Nun River oil facility in the Niger Delta, killing at least two suspected militants and capturing another two, security sources said. In a statement signed by the Shell External Affairs … read more

Little Development in Nigeria, Report Says

Nigeria has made little progress in development over the last ten years, a report by the United Nations released this week says. Despite its great mineral wealth, Nigeria’s people die young, with little access to health services, or sanitation, according … read more

Tension In Anambra Again

Palpable tension is mounting in Anambra State again after barely two weeks of former Governor Peter Obi�s impeachment and the subsequent swearing in of former Deputy Governor, Virgy Etiaba as substantive governor of the state. In spite of the fact … read more

NIS Begins Issuance Of Passport, Visa Online

The Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) has concluded arrangements to start online issuance of Visas and Passport by December I5, 2006. This was made known on Tuesday, by the chairman of Socket Works Limited, Mr. Alloy Chive, at the stakeholder�s sensitisation … read more

Ex-governors on the run

Two Nigerian governors sacked over corruption allegations have gone on the run, officials say. Joshua Dariye was impeached by central Plateau State assembly on Monday, while Ayo Fayose was removed in southern Ekiti State last month. “We have declared them … read more

Air transport workers suspend strike

THE National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has urged its members in the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) to suspend its strike. The union at the weekend called on the NIMET workers to begin a three-day strike to protest the … read more

President – Atiku Declares Nov 25

ALL is set for the November 25 presidential declaration of Vice President Atiku Abubakar with the inauguration of an 85-member committee to ensure a hitch-free ceremony. Speaking at the event held at his official residence in Abuja, the Vice President … read more