The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday said it released 300 trucks of petrol to…
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Seychelles charges Somali pirates detained in November
By Jite Eriabie Six Somali nationals, who were apprehended in late November, have been charged with ‘committing…
U.N. to move 10,000 migrants from Libya in 2018
By Jite Eriabie The United Nations plans to move up to 10,000 illegal migrants from Libya…
Hyundai Merchant Marine to Order 22,000 TEU megaships in 2018
By Jite Eriabie South Korean shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed plans to construct 22,000…
Amtrak safety record under scrutiny even before deadly derailment
By Jite Eriabie The fatal derailment of an Amtrak train south of Seattle on Monday is likely to…
German exports to ride recovery tide in EU, US, China
By Jite Eriabie German exports and imports will hit record highs in 2018, the BGA trade…
Britain’s new £3 billion warship has a leak
By Jite Eriabie Britain’s biggest ever warship, the new £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) aircraft carrier HMS…
Adesina: Why Buhari cancelled Niger trip
The Presidency on Monday explained why President Muhammadu Buhari cancelled his planned trip to Niger Republic.…
Buhari extends tenure of Nigeria’s military chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Nigeria’s military chiefs. The extension was confirmed…
Navy appoints first northern female commodore
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, on Monday in Abuja, decorated the…