Former Bayelsa State Governor, Dipriye Alamieyeseigha, has debunked reports linking him with the Niger Delta conflict, describing them as the hand work of mischief makers. “How could I be in the throes of death and still sponsor illegality and lawlessness?” … read more
The death of a commercial motorcyclist (Okada rider) along Upper Erejuwa Road in Warri, Delta State, on Saturday night reportedly sparked off a bloody clash between the police and a legion of the motorcyclists during which eight policemen were injured … read more
The Federal Government is to site a multi-million naira water treatment laboratory in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, for which the state government has pledged a parcel of land for the project. Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Mukhtar Shagari, … read more
A Nigerian policeman has been cleared of killing an Aberdeenshire oil worker who was shot in the African country five years ago. David Gillan was fatally wounded in November 2001 while travelling with his wife, Diane, after a night out. … read more
Nigeria has canceled three extra frequencies granted the British Airways (BA) for alleged violation of the country’s directives on their usage. Nigerian Federal Aviation Minister Babalola Borishade told reporters at the weekend in the capital Abuja that the ultimatum given … read more
Oil multinationals and their service companies operating in the Niger Delta have scaled down their operations after Wednesday�s gun duel between Ijaw militants and troops of the Joint Military Task Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Restore Hope. Already, movement … read more
Leaders of federal civil servants have given the government seven days beginning today, to rescind its decision to lay off 33,000 workers or face the consequences. Nigerian Civil Service Union (NCSU) President, Fidelis Edeh, informed journalists of the ultimatum in … read more
Rivers State, the treasure base of Nigeria has been described as the home of entertainment and relaxation in Nigeria as well as the country�s symbol of unity and progress. The national President of Mirror Productions Network, Comrade Eugene Chinwo who … read more
An operational office of Nigeria`s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the capital city of Abuja has been burgled by unknown persons and vital documents on the case of a prominent Nigerian stolen, EFCC said in a statement. “Copies … read more
The Federal Government (FG), has opposed the application brought before a Lagos Federal High Court by impeached Governor Diepreye Alami-eyeseigha of Bayelsa State, insisting that his release would further streghten the Niger Delta militant groups. Besides, the government yesterday dismissed … read more