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Rebels Make Ransom Demand

ATTEMPTS were being made last night to secure the release of four Scottish oil workers kidnapped at gunpoint in Nigeria, as the Foreign Office confirmed that the men were still alive. Nigerian government officials have made contact with the men … read more

Oil wealth a boon and burden

Nigeria is the eighth richest oil country in the world and the wealthiest in Africa, with oil revenues accounting for nearly 80% of the national budget. Over the decades, Nigeria has earned billions of dollars from its oil sector, and … read more

US Consulate Warden Message – Concert

‘This Day’ newspaper is sponsoring a musical festival this coming Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, respectively. The venue for the first evening will be the �Polo Grounds�, located adjacent to Awolowo Road in Ikoyi, Lagos; this is approximately … read more

Militants kill nine soldiers in fresh clash

Niger Delta militants on Wednesday claimed the killing of nine soldiers in a firefight in Ekulema, Rivers State. �In the ensuing firefight, which lasted about one and a half hours, our units captured two gunboats, killing all occupants, nine soldiers,� … read more

Armed men attack convoy

Armed men attacked a convoy in Nigeria’s oil-rich southeastern delta Wednesday, sparking a gunbattle with security forces, a government security official said Brig. Gen. Alfred Ilogho said the convoy was carrying soldiers and supplies for a Agip, a subsidiary of … read more

FG commissions mega-floating station

FEDERAL Government yesterday commissioned the much awaited 300,000 litre capacity Mega floating station to dispense petroleum products at retail pump prices in the Niger Delta to boost commerce in the area. The Mega floating station, �MV Nembe�is the first of … read more