Derivation: We’ll take the battle back to the Creeks — N/Delta delegates
NIGER-DELTA delegates, yesterday, declared that they would be heading back to the creeks should the conference refuse to grant them 100 percent control of the mineral resources in the area.
ERA, Bayelsans protest Chevron’s alleged environmental degradation
Yenagoa—An environmental rights group, Environmental Rights Action and Friends of the Earth, Nigeria, yesterday led some concerned Bayelsans to protest against what they described as Chevron Nigeria Limited’s promotion of environmental terrorism in the Niger Delta region.
NIMASA intercepts 244 vessels over oil theft, piracy
No fewer than 244 vessels have been intercepted by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, over alleged involvement in illegal activities on Nigeria’s territorial waters in the last two years.
Democracy day: The count down begins
IT is indeed necessary to look back and assess how our journey to democracy has been. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan has, in spite of numerous challenges, sustained the evolving democracy notwithstanding the many challenges. Nigeria, under the president, has turned out to be one of the most […]
Caverton targets expansion to more African countries
Caverton Offshore Support Group has expressed determination to extend its presence to more high growth African markets as it pursues its goal of being the leading marine and aviation support and logistics provider in sub-Saharan Africa.
Eagles vs Scotland: Anya ready to pounce on Eagles
On May 28 when Brazil 2014 World Cup bound Super Eagles square up against Scotland in a tune-up match at Craven Cottage in London, one player that will be ready to wreck the Nigerian ship in the colours of the Tartan Army is Nigerian-born striker, Ikechi Anya.
Treat Boko Haram like Al-Qaeda – France
FRANCE, yesterday, declared that the Boko Haram sect will be treated like Al-Qaeda, just as the sect’s members, again, killed 29 people in a Borno border village.
Why I won’t marry an actor–Ella, Rising actress
Like controversial actress, Tonto Dikeh, emerging actress Ugochi Daniels a.k.a Ella doesn’t think she could ever marry an actor because she wouldn’t want to be “heart-broken.”
Insurgency: Northern Govs lambast FG, Maku over comments
Governors under the aegis of Northern Governors Forum have lambasted the Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, over his recent comments on the insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country, describing the statement credited to Maku after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday as unfortunate.
Gridlock on Apapa-Oshodi road as 40-ft container falls on bus
A 40-foot shipping container, yesterday morning, fell off a truck and landed on a white bus, thereby causing a serious traffic gridlock at the ever busy Toyota-Ladipo bus stop en route Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.
Declare your assets or face court action, group urges Bamidele
The Labour Party, (LP) candidate, Mr. Opeyemi Bamidele, has been challenged to openly declare his assets, following the example earlier set by the incumbent governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi. The South West Social and Economic Foundation, (SWEF) in a statement made available to Vanguard said Bamidele needs to explain the source of his ‘enormous wealth.’ The […]
