Rivers assembly set to recall three suspended Pro-Fubara lawmakers
The Rivers State House of Assembly has reversed its earlier decision to declare the seats of three lawmakers supporting the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, vacant.
DPR seals off erring filling stations
FOLLOWING attempts by some marketers in Borno State to adjust their pumps and leading to under delivery of petroleum products, the Maiduguri zonal office of the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, has sealed off affected filling stations pending further notice and clearance.
Jonathan’ll ensure stability – Ndokwa youths
The Ndokwa National Youth, a pressure group in Delta State, has assured that President Goodluck Jonathan will evolve policies that will guarantee peace and stability in the nation, if elected as President in the 2011 elections.
Ijaw to Uduaghan: Hands off DESOPADEC
A pressure group operating under the name of Delta Ijaw Youth High Command, DIYOICO, yesterday issued a 7-day ultimatum to Delta State governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, to hands off the management of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC.
Natural disaster: Bankole calls for state laws
Following numerous natural disasters that took place across the nation in recent times, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole has called on state governments and their legislative Houses to pass enabling laws empowering emergency relief agencies to function during time of disaster at the state level.
Afren acquires OML 115 offshore licence
An indigenous oil firm, Afren Plc, says it has acquired Energy Equity Resources Oil and Gas’s residual licence interest in OML 115, offshore south east Nigeria
