A day after accusing former President Barack Obama of wiretapping his phones before the election, President Trump called on Congress to investigate his claim, for which he has cited no evidence. White House press secretary Sean Spicer issued a statement on Sunday saying that “reports concerning potentially politically motivated investigations immediately ahead of the 2016…
The Nigerian Navy said it has intercepted a boat carrying 80 bags of rice allegedly smuggled into the country from Benin Republic through water ways. A statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Elizabeth Ibrahim, said the operatives attached to its Forward Operation Base (FOB), Badagry, intercepted the 80 bags of…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Thursday absolved its current management of corruption and reckless spending of funds levelled against the commission by the presidency. In his reaction, the spokesperson of the commission, Chijioke Amu-Nnadi, denied the allegations, saying no such purchases were made since the current Governing Board assumed office on November 4,…
A sum of N25.9 billion was recorded as revenue by the Apapa Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) from all its activities at the Premiere Port in Lagos last month despite the ongoing economic recession which has drastically reduced the volume of goods shipped into Nigeria in recent times. The figure represents an increase…
Following reports yesterday of mass killing in Ohali-Elu town in Rivers State allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen, a youthsgroup known as the Niger Delta Youths Coalition (NDYC) has condemned the dastardly act as it also called on Ms AnkioBriggs to hurriedly lead a protest to condemn the attack. The herdsmen who were in the midst…
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Itse Sagay, has accused the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of being reckless with funds meant for development. Mr. Sagay said the commission recently bought 70 cars, including eight Super Lexus Jeeps at N78 million each and 10 Landcruisers each costing N63 million. He said…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has ordered military formations throughout the Niger Delta region to move to take over criminal hideouts along the creeks and waterways of the region and use them as a launching pad for military operations against criminality and attacks on national assets in the area. He was…
At least two personnel of the Nigerian Peace Corps were confirmed injured after security operatives stormed their office late Tuesday. Dickson Akoh, National Commandant of the Corps, and about 40 other national executives from across the country were also taken away to an unknown destination, Peace Corps officials said. Several witnesses account, mostly from Peace…
The Nigeria Senate on Wednesday confirmed Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief as Justice of the Federation. During the screeninig The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, condemned disregard for court rulings, saying it is an act of impunity that is threatening the independence of the judiciary. Mr. Onnoghen made this point on Wednesday at…
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has urged Nigerians to partner with the Agency to ensure a virile maritime industry as the activities of the Agency impact on the lives of all Nigerians. This is given the fact that virtually every product used by Nigerians comes…
