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“The state of the (Niger Delta) region and the suffering of the people do not reflect…

Resign now, Senate tells Customs boss Hameed Ali 

The Senate on Wednesday called for the resignation Col. Hameed Ali (retd) as Comptroller-General of Customs,…

Reps probe River Niger dredging 

The House of Representatives on Wednesday said it would investigate the dredging of the lower River…

Dilapidated port roads missing as FG approves N80bn to fix 12 highways 

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N80 billion for the reconstruction of 12 federal…

At last, Marine Police recovers body of doctor who jumped into lagoon 

The body of Dr. Allwell Orji who jumped into the Lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge on…

Aviation unions to picket Arik Air on Thursday 

The labour unions in the aviation sector have threatened to shut down the operations of Arik…

Helicopter operators get nod for Kaduna-Abuja operations

The Federal Government on Wednesday cleared all helicopter operators duly certified by the Nigerian Civil Aviation…

Navy arrests eight suspects, destroyed 30 illegal refineries

The Nigerian Navy operating in the Niger Delta region has arrested eight suspected illegal oil marketers…

Naira gains N20 against dollar

The naira appreciated significantly against the dollar on Wednesday to trade at N410 to the dollar.…

NDDC to establish Niger Delta bank

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Nsima Ekere, said on Wednesday that…

UK laptop ban on flights to be implemented by Saturday

Airlines impacted by Britain’s cabin ban on electronic devices on flights from some Middle East and…

South Africa suspends meat imports from Brazil

South Africa has suspended some meat imports from Brazil citing a scandal in the South American…