Nigeria Customs Targets N1.1 trillion Revenue in 2017
The management of the Nigeria Customs Service, NSC, has set a revenue target of N1.1 trillion for 2017. The Comptroller-General of the agency, Hameed Ali, made this known during a…
South African police fire tear gas to disperse anti-immigrant protesters
South African Police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of citizens and non-nationals marching in the capital on Friday, following looting of stores believed to…
South Africa’s Zuma condemns violence against Nigerians, others
President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence by South Africans against foreigners, his office said on Friday. Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of…
NDDC REDEPLOYS 11 DIRECTORS
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has redeployed 11 directors to different offices and directorates to boost its performance in the development of the Niger Delta. The Managing Director of…
I’m not indebted to any bank – fmr Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah
Former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah,as described as untrue allegations that she was indebted to Sterling Bank and other commercial banks. On Wednesday, a Lagos Federal High Court restrained Mrs. Oduah…
TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY OFFICE HOLDERS, PRESENT AND FORMER (ELECTED/APPOINTED) MEMBERS OF APC, RIVERS STATE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 22NDFEBRUARY, 2017 [10 AM] AT NOVOTEL HOTEL, STADIUM ROAD, PORT HARCOURT
Gentlemen of the press, After a careful appraisal of the political developments in Rivers State in the past two years, we have come to the conclusion that certain issues require…
Army confirm Soldier missing in Lagos
The Nigerian Army says a soldier widely reported to have been kidnapped in Lagos only got missing in action, MIA, during an ambush. The spokesperson of the 81 Division of…
Nigerian House of Reps condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa
The House of Representatives in Nigeria on had passed a resolution condemning the xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The lawmakers also urged the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to…
Governor Wike says sustained injustice by Federal Government affecting Nigeria’s Unity
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has regretted that heightening injustice by the Federal Government is negatively affecting the unity of the country. He also berated the Federal Government for…
Governor Dickson preaches peace, condemns factions in INC, IYC
Governor Seriake Dickson on Tuesday urged Ijaw youth leaders in the Niger Delta to close ranks and promote the peace and unity of the Ijaw nation everywhere. Hon. Dickson, who…