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Profit taking pulls down oil prices
Jan 11, 2010 16:01 EST
Oil prices closed lower Monday as traders locked in profits after a brief bounce on the back of robust Chinese economic data that pushed the barrel to a 15-month high near 84 dollars.
Chevron pipeline attacked in Nigeria
Jan 09, 2010 15:10 EST
Nigeria's main rebel armed group in the restive oil producing Nigeri Delta on Saturday said it had a hand in an attack on a Chevron crude oil pipeline which forced a shut in of 20,000 barrels a day.
Chevron pipeline attacked in Nigeria by gunmen
Jan 09, 2010 12:59 EST
Chevron pipeline in Nigeria attacked in restive Niger Delta in new spate of violence. Unknown gunmen attacked a Chevron Corp. crude oil pipeline running through Nigeria's restive Niger Delta, a new sign of violence in a region supposedly brought under control by a government-led amnesty program, officials said Saturday.
Chevron pipeline attacked in Nigeria
Jan 09, 2010 10:08 EST
A crude-oil pipeline operated by Chevron was attacked by unknown gunmen in Nigeria's restive oil-producing Niger Delta region, government and security sources said.
Chevron pipeline attacked in Nigeria
Jan 09, 2010 06:17 EST
A crude oil pipeline operated by Chevron was attacked by unknown gunmen in Nigeria's restive southern oil producing Niger Delta region, government and security sources said Saturday.
Nigerian court strikes out graft charges against ex-governor
Dec 17, 2009 14:11 EST
A Nigerian court on Thursday struck out corruption charges against a former governor of oil-rich Delta State accused of stealing millions of dollars during his tenure.
Nigeria court dismisses charges against ex-governor
Dec 17, 2009 08:25 EST
A Nigerian court on Thursday struck out corruption charges against a former governor of oil-rich Delta State accused of stealing millions of dollars during his tenure.
Nigerian court strikes out charges against ex-governor
Dec 17, 2009 07:59 EST
A Nigerian court on Thursday struck out corruption charges against a former governor of oil-rich Delta State accused of stealing millions of dollars during his tenure.
Ruling delayed in Nigerian ex-governor graft trial
Dec 04, 2009 06:07 EST
A Nigerian court on Friday again deferred a ruling to December 17 in the trial of a former governor of oil-rich Delta State accused of stealing millions of dollars during his tenure.
Absent judge forces Nigerian graft trial delay
Nov 23, 2009 08:20 EST
A judge failed to turn up to preside over a high-profile Nigerian corruption trial on Monday, causing the second postponement in the case in a month.
Miss. proposal to merge black schools draws fire
Nov 19, 2009 17:44 EST
Opposition strong to Barbour's plan to merge Mississippi's 3 black universities into 1. Gov. Haley Barbour's plan to merge Mississippi's three historically black universities has created a tense atmosphere in a state saddled with a violent civil rights past and a decades-long legal battle over the historic underfunding of those schools.
Nigerian court defers ruling on graft trial
Nov 05, 2009 19:00 EST
A Nigerian court on Friday deferred a ruling to November 23 in the trial of the former governor of oil-rich Delta State, James Ibori, accused of stealing millions of dollars during his tenure.
Nigerian troops still in restive oil community: army
Aug 18, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigeria's military on Wednesday denied quitting the Gbaramatu community where troops provide security for oil firms and staff, contrary to a claim by an armed group in the restive, oil-rich Niger Delta.
Nigerian army puts ceasefire in jeopardy, MEND
Aug 17, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigeria's main armed group in the Niger Delta Tuesday warned that the alleged extrajudicial execution of a civilian by the military was putting an ongoing ceasefire in jeopardy.
Nigeria army puts ceasefire in jeopardy, warns MEND
Aug 17, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigeria's main armed group in the Niger Delta Tuesday warned that the alleged extrajudicial execution of a civilian by the military was putting an ongoing ceasefire in jeopardy.
Nobel laureate wades into Niger Delta crisis
Jul 23, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigerian militants waging war on its government's policies in the Niger Delta received celebrity backing Friday from a Nobel prize-winning playwright and author.
Nigerian rebels free six foreign tanker crew
Jul 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigerian militants have freed six foreign crew members of a chemical tanker seized more than two weeks ago in the restive Niger Delta, the rebels and the ship's owners said Wednesday.
Nigerian rebels free six foreign tanker crew
Jul 21, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigerian militants have freed six foreign crew members of a chemical tanker seized more than two weeks ago in the Niger Delta, the rebels and the ship's owners said Wednesday.
Nigerian militants vow to 'revisit' repaired pipelines
Jul 20, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigerian militants on Tuesday vowed to strike again at damaged oil pipelines and facilities if they are repaired during a ceasefire.
Nigerian rebels declare 'oil war' truce
Jul 14, 2009 20:00 EDT
Nigeria's main militant group on Wednesday declared a 60-day truce in its "oil war" with the government after the release of its leader Henry Okah under an amnesty deal.
