Kidnapped Briton killed in Niger Delta
One British hostage kidnapped in Nigeria has been killed, while three others have returned home safely, the Foreign Office in London announced Monday. The four, who were working with a…
Boroh urges Niger Delta Avengers to maintain existing peace
The Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has urged members of the militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), to maintain the existing peace in the region. Boroh, also Special Adviser…
Niger Delta minister meets Buhari, begs Avengers for patience
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Usani, on Monday met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting held at the Presidential Villa was meant to brief the…
What’s next after NYSC?
A big Congratulations to the recently passed out Youth corpers. Smooth or not, you have served your fatherland the best way you can, Your khaki wearing days are over, no…
Give peace talks a chance, Community leaders beg Niger Delta Avengers
Community leaders in Nigeria’s oil-rich south on Monday urged militants not to resume attacks on pipelines but give peace talks with the government another chance. The Niger Delta Avengers group…
Bayelsa denies taking fresh N40bn loan
The Bayelsa Government on Monday denied media reports that it was taking a fresh loan. Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the state Commissioner for Information, denied the reports in a statement on…
Maritime Academy Prunes Admission To 270
The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron in Akwa Ibom State is to limit admission of applicants seeking entry into the academy to 270 from the next academic session. The Acting Rector…
Mikel nominated for Player of the Year Award in China
Super Eagles’ Captain, John Obi Mikel is in line to be voted the player of the year for his Chinese team, Tianjin Teda when they hold their end of season…
We’re helping Nigeria to build capacity in different fields ―Chevron
OIL and gas giant, Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), is at the forefront of improving Nigeria’s ability to develop quality manpower in different fields through its numerous contributions to education in…
Oil prices hit highest levels since 2015 amid tightening markets, Saudi purge
Oil prices hit their highest levels early on Monday as markets tightened, while Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented his power over the weekend through an anti-corruption crackdown that included high…
