Environmentalist decries sand filling of Lagos lagoons

An environmentalist, John Ekoko, on Wednesday decried the ongoing sand filling of Lagoons in some parts…

JTF commander, soldiers escape death as jetty collapses

The Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Suleman Apochi, as well…

One year after father’s death: Tompolo vows vengeance against JTF

Founder of the defunct militant group, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Chief…

Impact of exiting recession not immediate – NBS boss

The Chief Executive Officer, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Dr Yemi Kale, has said that the effect…

Top EU court rules eastern states must take refugees

The European Union’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that EU states must take in a share…

Oil up after Harvey fallout; Hurricane Irma heads into Caribbean

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as strong global refining margins and the reopening of U.S. Gulf…

AfDB, World Bank earmarks $800m for African farmers — Adesina

The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank and World Bank have…

Bodies of 16 migrants found in Libya’s eastern desert – official

Libyan security forces said on Tuesday that the bodies of 16 migrants had been found in…

JTF commander, soldiers escape in jetty mishap

Officers and men of the Joint Task Force (JTF), in the Niger Delta, led by their…

Okowa urges speedy passage of PIB

In other to boost investors confidence in the oil and gas sector, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi…

Why rail projects are delayed – NRC MD 

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) on Tuesday attributed the delay in completion of Calabar-Port Harcourt, Kaduna-Kano…

Farmers group urges ban on maize importation  

By Jite Eriabie  The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society has urged the Federal Government to set a…