Mary Habila: Group urges IGP to ensure independent, transparent probe
By Henry Umoru, ABUJA The Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to ensure that investigation into the death of Mary Habila is independent, transparent, professional and free from political interference. The group made the call on Thursday while reacting to the death of Habila, who reportedly died […]
Bayelsa govt clears blocked canals in Yenagoa
Residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, who have been grappling with flood problems in recent times may soon heave a sigh of relief, as the state government has commenced the clearing of all blocked canals in the capital city.
Gunmen raid crown prince’s residence
HEAVILY armed men Monday attacked the residence of the son of the late traditional ruler of Rukpokwu community in Rivers state.
Petroleum Bill perilous, says Okpe Union
OKPE Union World Wide, an apex organization of the Okpe people in Delta State, has described the Petroleum Bill before the National Assembly as perilous and decried that the bill was aimed at further impoverishing the people of the Niger Delta.
Six stocks gain, as market value dips by N132bn
The ripple effect surrounding the sack of the managing directors and executive directors of five banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), reverberated in transactions in the Nigerian capital market, Monday, as the value of listed equities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) dipped by N132.22 billion.
MEND raises alarm over fresh threat to ceasefire
*Accuses JTF of extra-judicial killing By Emma Amaize Port Harcourt- MOVEMENT for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND), today, announced new threat to the 60-day ceasefire it declared on July 15 consequent upon the release of its leader, Henry Okah by the Federal Government. This is the second time the militant group is announcing threat […]
