A German expat working for BilfingerBerger(BB) was stopped at School Rd., near Amadi Ama roundabout, around 7.50 am this morning. his company vehicle was blocked by 2 other vehicles and a male in Army fatigues forced the driver to get … read more
The tyres of the aircraft, a Boeing 727-200 marked 5N-BDE, burst as it landed on the runway of Abuja Airport, Nigeria. The incident, according to sources, caused delays for more than two hours for other airlines preparing to land or … read more
The British High Commission asked us to share this information with you. It’s from the Deputy High Commissioner himself. AVIAN INFLUENZA You may already be aware of international concern about outbreaks of avian influenza, and fears that this might trigger … read more
FOR a long time now, Nigeria has been a dumping ground for all kinds of goods from all parts of the world. From toothpaste, to vehicle spare parts, all manner of goods are imported into the country for sale. Some … read more
We have had information that Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will close Port Harcourt Airport for repairs/renovations in October and November before the audit by the ICAO. We understand that domestic terminal will be transferred to the Nigerian Air Force … read more
A building has collapsed in Nigeria’s main city of Lagos, killing 10 people and trapping scores of people. The block of flats collapsed on Tuesday evening and rescuers have so far pulled 30 people from the wreckage. Heavy lifting equipment … read more
The governor of Nigeria’s Lagos state says owners of a four-story apartment building, which collapsed Tuesday, killing at least 20 people, will be prosecuted. Rescue efforts continue nearly 48 hours after the incident, though at a much slower pace. Rescue … read more
U.S. oil major Chevron has recovered 50 to 60 percent of production lost to inter-ethnic fighting in the Niger Delta in southern Nigeria in 2003, the head of Chevron’s Nigerian arm said on Thursday. The company has been gradually returning … read more
About 3,000 persons were displaced on Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, following the demolition of illegal structures at the state-owned University of Science and Technology (RSUST). Bulldozers from the state Sanitation Authority arrived the university in the … read more
Police authorities in Delta State have declared war on various militant associations like the Adege Progressive Association (APA) and the Meinbutu Boys, describing their members as enemies of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Udom Ekpoudom, in a statement … read more