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Nigeria Govt pays marketers N338bn in 2012 for fuel subsidy claims

by Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iwealla Contrary to the impression given by some marketers and their agents, the Federal Government has continued to pay marketers whose claims have been duly verified. This is in line with its commitment to encourage honest … read more »

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Nigeria militants claim attack on oil facilities

LAGOS — Militants on Saturday claimed to have attacked three pipelines operated by the US oil giant Chevron and Italian firm Agip in Nigeria’s oil hub. The Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF) said it staged the attacks on Friday in … read more »

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Gunmen ‘kidnap four’ at funeral near Nigeria oil city

Gunmen burst into a burial vigil outside Nigeria’s oil city of Port Harcourt, firing shots and kidnapping four people, police spokesman Akin Fakorede said on Sunday. “The incident occurred at 01:00 am on Saturday in Ihuaba community (outside Port Harcourt, … read more »

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