Ambode frees artisan from Air Force cadets’ car trunk
BUT for the intervention of Lagos State Govenor Akinwunmi Ambode, an artisan, Dahiru Lawal, would have paid dearly for breaking the car windscreen of an Air Force cadet... ....[The Nation] »
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DSS re-arrests Dasuki at Kuje prison gate
The Department of the State Security Service (DSS) on Wednesday re-arrested former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd). The re-arrest of the former NSA... ....[Daily Times] »
Kaduna APC splits over el-Rufai, Shehu Sani
The Kaduna Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) may have been ruptured owing to the ongoing rift between the state governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai and Senator Shehu Sani... ....[Daily Times] »
Aviation chief executives, 1,500 staff face sack
Uneasy calm has enveloped the aviation industry over fear of imminent rightsizing that is expected to be carried out early next year. Already, the appointment of Rotimi Amaechi as Minister... ...[New Telegraph] »
MTN must pay N1trn fine today, NCC insists
Tension between telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and MTN Nigeria would hit the peak today as the former insisted yesterday that it would not shift ground... ...[New Telegraph] »
Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by govts
Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it will begin warning users of its consumer services including Outlook.com email when the company suspects that a government has been trying to hack... ...[New Telegraph] »
Nigeria to acquire two satellites from China for $701m
Nigeria has opened talks with China for the financing and construction of two new communication satellites at a cost of $701m. The new satellites... ....[The Punch] »
Cultists raze buildings in Lagos
No fewer than 25 persons have been rendered homeless after suspected cultists invaded two buildings on Sholanke Street in the Akoka, Yaba area of Lagos State and set fire... ....[The Punch] »
Borno Budgets 155 Billion Naira For 2016
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has presented the 2016 appropriation bill before state legislators amounting to N155,7,345,180. The bill is tagged “Budget of Reconstruction,... ....[Channels TV] »
Suspected Looters Will End Up In Courts – Buhari
President Buhari has said that his government will not spare treasury looters as he would ensure they end up in the courts. He said this on Wednesday night during his maiden edition... ....[Channels TV] »
NNPC selling crude oil without export certificate – NACCIMA
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has been exporting the country’s crude oil without an export certificate of origin issued by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce,... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Nigeria cashew exports worth N49.7bn
Nigeria cashew exports are worth $250 million (about N49.7 billion) yearly, according to the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN). Speaking at a logistics meeting in Lagos, yesterday... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Shehu Sani will continue to criticise El-Rufai’s ‘anti-people’ policies – Aide
Malam Suleiman Ahmed, the Special Assistant to Sen. Shehu Sani (APC- Kaduna), on Politics and Ideology, says nothing will deter his principal from criticising the “anti-people” policies... ....[DailyPost] »
Fed Govt still tracking Chibok girls, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to tracking and locating the missing Chibok girls... ....[The Nation] »
Presidency votes N3.6b for BMW cars in Budget 2016
Foodstuff, others to get N427.5m A FLEET of new exotic cars is on the way for the Presidency. The BMW salon cars for principal officers are likley to cost N3,630,000,000, going by the 2016... ....[The Nation] »
FG approves N86.5 for petrol from January 1
Abuja Filling stations belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will from January 1, 2016 sell petrol for N86 per litre, while other stations belonging to different groups of marketers will sell the commodity for N86.5... ....[The Punch] »
Female bombers don’t know they’re carrying explosives —FG
The Federal Government says most of the female suicide bombers being used by Boko Haram do not know that they are carrying bombs. The Minister of Information and Culture... ....[The Punch] »
El-Zakzaky running a parallel govt for 40 years – Gumi
A renowned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, on Tuesday accused the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibraheem... ....[The Punch] »
N6.08trn budget: Nigeria going the way of Greece —PDP
THE national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government... ...[Vanguard News] »
Boko Haram: Mind Your Language, Criminologist Tells FG
The pioneer Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Kogi State, Prof. Paul Omaji, on Tuesday warned against the use of language when making pronouncements on the success recorded in the fight... ....[Channels TV] »
New car imports drop by 67%
Nigeria has recorded a drop of 67 per cent in its new car importation this year, compared to the 2014 figure, according to Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL). The company said... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Gunmen attack NPA top official’s children, snatch vehicle
The General Manager, Abuja Liaison Office of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mallam Nasir Anas Mohammed has reportedly lost a Lexus jeep vehicle to armed robbers on the night of Christmas eve... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Buhari, Jonathan, Elumelu, Umunna among 100 most influential Africans
President Muhammadu Buhari and ex-President Goodlcuk Jonathan top the list of ‘100 most influential Africans of 2015’ by New African magazine... ....[The Nation] »
US opts to buy Nigeria’s crude, says Kachikwu
Minister of State for Petroleum Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachukwu has raised Nigerians’ hope about the dwindling oil revenue, with the news that the United States will now buy some crude... ....[The Nation] »
Fire razes 300 shops, vehicles in Ibadan market
•300 shops, 50 sawing machines destroyed •Govt raises investigative panel For the second time in three days, residents wept and wailed as the Sango plank market in Ibadan, the Oyo State... ....[The Nation] »
Femi Adesina Loses Sister To Auto Crash
A former head of Department of Dramatic Arts of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof. Foluke Ogunleye, on Sunday died in a ghastly motor accident. The professor of Dramatic Arts... ....[Leadership NG] »
Suspected Nigerian drug peddler sentenced to death in Malaysia
A Malaysian High Court has sentenced a 37-year-old Nigerian, one Ekene Collins Isaac, to death by hanging after he was found guilty of trafficking 915.6 grammes of Methamphetamine... ....[The Guardian] »
APC suspends Senator Shehu Sani
The Tudun Wada ward of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State on Monday suspended the senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, Shehu Sani, from the party.... ....[The Punch] »
Radio Biafra transmitters installed on MTN masts —FG
The Federal Government has said the transmitters for Radio Biafra, which has been accused of spreading secessionist agenda and campaigning for the carving out of a Biafra Republic from Nigeria, were found to be installed on MTN masts... ....[The Punch] »
Ighalo is England’s 2015 top scorer
Odion Ighalo has ended the year as the highest goalscorer in England. On Monday, the Super Eagles striker scored his 14th goal in the English Premier League in a game Watford... ....[The Punch] »
Police arrest soldier for supplying arms to robbers
LAGOS—A Lance Corporal of the Nigeria Army was among eight persons arrested by the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, SIRT for allegedly supplying arms... ...[Vanguard News] »
Boko Haram Has Been Largely Defeated – Information Minister
Boko Haram insurgents have been largely defeated and are incapable of carrying out any major attacks in Nigeria. This is a statement made by the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai... ....[Channels TV] »
72 Hours To Deadline, Boko Haram Kills 45 In Borno, Adamawa
About 72 hours to the deadline given the Nigerian military to defeat Boko Haram, the terrorists have carried out devastating attacks in two northeastern states of Adamawa and Borno. ... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria loses N34bn to phones imports monthly
Nigeria’s economy is currently losing an estimated N34billion monthly to wanton importation of mobile phones into the country, according to reports. The losses, which accrue to the country... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Foreign trade drops by N2.5tr
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s foreign trade report for imports and exports during the third quarter of 2015 has shown an unprecedented decline reflecting the level of stress the economy has witnessed... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Two killed as robbers raid bank in Ekiti
Two persons were killed in Okemesi on Christmas Eve in Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State after a nine-man armed robbery gang attacked an old generation bank. The heavily armed men... ....[DailyPost] »
Wike swears-in 15 new Special Advisers
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has appointed 15 more Special Advisers into his cabinet. This brings the total number of Special Advisers to 35, in addition to 21 Commissioners... ....[DailyPost] »
NABBED: Pastor Arrested Over Charm Buried In Church Premises
The police in Benin yesterday arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor for allegedly burying charm in his church premises in Benin. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports... ....[Leadership NG] »
Mountain of Fire worshippers in Rivers protest funds diversion
THERE was confusion at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, South-South Region 11, Port Harcourt, on Sunday over an alleged embezzlement of funds belonging to the church.... ....[The Punch] »
FG Currently Not Paying Subsidy On Petrol — Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, says the Nigerian government has suspended the subsidy on petroleum products as at today, December 27, as a result of the current low... ....[Channels TV] »
Ban El-Zakzaky’s sect, Zaria residents beg FG
Some residents of Zaria, Kaduna State, and neighbours of the leader of the Shi’ite sect, Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, yesterday launched a campaign to get the group banned... ....[The Nation] »
We’re ready to sell petrol for N85 — Marketers
Oil marketers on Saturday said it was possible to sell Premium Motor Spirit at N85 per litre. They however expressed doubt if Nigerians were ready to absorb the fluctuations or modulations... ....[The Punch] »
Nigerians abroad protest against ATM card ban
Nigerians abroad, mostly students, on Saturday took to the streets to protest against Deposit Money Banks’ proposed ban on naira-denominated Automated Teller Machine cards... ....[The Punch] »
Military treated Buhari badly under PDP — Presidency
The Presidency on Saturday said Nigeria’s military hierarchy did not treat President Muhammadu Buhari well during the tenure of Goodluck Jonathan as president of the country. ... ....[The Punch] »
DasukiGate: EFCC files charges against ex-PDP Chair, son over N600m alleged diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Haliru Mohammed Bello, and his son,... ...[Vanguard News] »
Knockout: Southampton Humiliate Arsenal On Boxing Day
Southampton humiliated Arsenal 4-0 on Boxing Day as the gunners missed a chance to go top of the English Premier League. The title favourites had gone into the match needing a win to top... ....[Channels TV] »
Boko Haram reportedly kills 13, abducts 8 in Borno village
Members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect have reportedly stormed Kimba village in Gur ward of Biu Local Government Area of Borno state killing 13 people and abducting eight others. The incident... ....[DailyPost] »
Christmas fire guts 200 shops in Ibadan
Disaster struck on Christmas Day in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, as more than 200 shops were burnt in a major plank market at Alaro area of Sango... ....[The Punch] »
Hoodlums attack Lagos fun seekers, steal valuables
There was palpable tension at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, on Friday when some hoodlums invaded the premises, causing fun seekers to run for safety.... ....[The Punch] »
CBN suspends forex sale till Jan. 4
The Central Bank of Nigeria has suspended the sale of foreign exchange to Bureaux De Change operators till January 4, 2016. The suspension, a normal practice in the financial services sector... ...[Ships & Ports] »
IMF predicts oil price slump to $20 in 2016
The days ahead may just be harder than envisaged as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said crude oil prices may slump to as low as $20 per barrel in 2016. Following the release... ...[Ships & Ports] »
NNPC To Announce 85 Naira Fuel Pump Price In January
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu says the NNPC will announce a pump price of 85 naira per litre of petrol in January 2016. Dr. Kachikwu said that the new pump price... ....[Channels TV] »
Black Christmas: 120 die in Anambra factory fire
Tragedy struck in Nnewi, Anambra State on Thursday evening as a factory fire claimed no fewer than120 lives. The cause of the fire at Chikason factory... ....[The Punch] »
Nigerian Government Says It Has Defeated Boko Haram
It is less than a week to the end of 2015 and the deadline to defeat Boko Haram will be on the minds of many Nigerians, but the Federal Government says it has met the December deadline... ....[Channels TV] »
Bauchi Airport ‘Ladder Saga’ Earns Aero Contractors Airline Sanction
Days after a Nigerian airliner, Aero Contractors Airlines, disembarked passengers from a plane with a ladder in Bauchi State, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) imposed an “applicable sanction”... ....[Channels TV] »
Court orders Nigerian Navy to pay N200m damages over illegal detention of vessel
A Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Navy and its Chief of Naval Staff jointly and severally to pay an oil company, Mercury Oil Limited the sum of N200 million damages for illegally... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Nigeria’s oil faces competition as US begins export
Nigeria’s crude oil, which has been struggling to sell in recent months, may suffer further setbacks in the global market following the lifting of the ban on the United States oil exports. ... ...[Ships & Ports] »
Govt declares December 24, 25, 28 holidays
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 24, to mark the Muslim festival of Maulud Nabiy, December 25 to mark the Christmas Day and December 28 to mark the Boxing Day... ....[The Guardian] »
Biafra: Kanu faces fresh charges
The Federal Government has filed six counts including treasonable felony against the founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, before a Federal High Court in Abuja... ....[The Punch] »
12 feared killed in Rivers as pirates ordered passengers to jump into sea
AT least, 12 persons are feared killed following an attack by bandits suspected to be sea pirates. The sea pirates reportedly operated along the waterways in Kula Community... ....[The Punch] »
NCAA sanctions Aero over Bauchi Airport ladder saga
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday imposed what it called an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs,... ...[Vanguard News] »
FAAC Meeting: N369 Billion Distributed For November
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed the sum of N369 billion to the Federal, State and Local Governments for the month of November. Addressing newsmen... ....[Channels TV] »
NERC raises electricity tariffs by over 45%
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday announced new tariffs payable by electricity consumers, indicating increase in charges for different categories... ....[The Punch] »
N1.4trn fine: FG calls MTN’s bluff, says Dec 31 deadline subsists
LAGOS — The Federal Government, yesterday, said it would neither be cowed nor threatened by MTN’s court action against the N1.4trn fine which was later reduced to N780 billion... ...[Vanguard News] »
Ozil Shines As Arsenal Beat Manchester City 2-1
Arsenal defeated Manchester City 2-1 on Monday night to secure second place in the English Premier League going into Christmas. Theo Walcott opened scoring in the 33rd minute... ....[Channels TV] »
Political associates, friends shun Dokpesi’s son’s wedding
As son of Dr Raymond Dokpesi got married in Abuja on Saturday, political allies of the embattled Chairman of the Africa Independent Television (AIT) were found wanting in attendance. ... ....[Daily Times] »
Ex-Amaechi aide, Ibim Semenitari, heads NDDC board
A former Commissioner for Information in Rivers State, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, was on Monday appointed the Sole Administrator and Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development... ...[New Telegraph] »
Boko Haram child suicide bomber kills six in Borno
A child suicide bomber detonated his explosives, killing himself, two other bombers and six people in Nigeria’s northeast, in the latest bloodshed blamed on Boko Haram Islamist... ....[The Punch] »
NERC increases electricity tariffs, scraps fixed charges
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has finally released the new power tariff regime, in which it outlined the various rates of increase in energy charges... ....[The Punch] »
NACCIMA kicks against planned increase in electricity tariff
The National Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture on Monday cautioned the Federal Government against increasing the electricity... ....[The Punch] »
Kaduna Refinery Resumes Production
The Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company has resumed production of petrol four months after it was closed for repairs. The Managing Director of the company, Saidu Mohammed... ....[Channels TV] »
Messi, Suarez Score As Barca Claim Third Club World Cup Title
Barcelona have won the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Argentine side River Plate 3-0 in Sunday’s final. Lionel Messi, who missed Barcelona win against Guangzhou Evergrande... ...[Complete Sports] »
Many feared killed as soldiers, Boko Haram battle in Buratai
Reports coming from southern Borno town of Buratai, the home town of the Army Chief, Lt Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai say a battle between the Nigerian troops and Islamic militants Boko Haram... ....[DailyPost] »
I am radical traditional ruler – Emir Sanusi
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, has described himself as a radical traditional ruler. The monarch said that he graduated from the late Dr. Yusuf Bala Usman’s school of progressive struggle... ....[DailyPost] »
Steer clear of Lagos State – APC warns Biafra protesters
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State has warned members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, and the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB... ....[DailyPost] »
Arms scam: EFCC probes Jonathan’s campaign fund
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has extended its investigation into the arms procurement scandal to the 2015 presidential campaign funds... ....[The Punch] »
Muslims to Buhari: We’ll defy any ban on Hijab
Some Muslim groups have said they will use every lawful means to resist any attempt by President Muhammadu Buhari to place a ban on veils for Muslim women in the country.... ....[The Punch] »
Banks stop use of ATM cards abroad
Money Banks have commenced a process to stop all customers from using their payment cards, popularly known as Automated Teller Machine cards, for dollar-denominated... ....[The Punch] »
PDP clears Ekiti LG poll, APC withdraws
The Peoples Democratic Party has cleared all the chairmanship seats for the 16 Local Government Areas and councillorship positions for the 177 wards in Ekiti State... ....[The Punch] »
Cult members seize Ooni’s second-in-command’s corpse
Some cult members believed to be members of the Isoro cult group in Ile Ife on Friday seized the corpse of Obalufe of Iremo Quarters, Ife, Oba Solomon Omisakin, for some hours... ....[The Punch] »
Arms scandal: Return your N260m share, Oshiomhole tells Anenih
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has called on former Chairman, Board of Trustees, Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Tony Anenih, to return the N260m he allegedly got... ....[The Punch] »
SSANU Threatens Strike Over Proposed Sack Of Colleagues
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action in January 2016 to protest against government’s alleged decision... ....[Channels TV] »
Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson’s Sister Kidnapped
The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed that armed men on Saturday kidnapped the sister of the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson at Okaka Road within the state capital... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria ‘yet to decide’ on anti-IS alliance
Nigeria has yet to decide whether to join a Saudi-led alliance to fight the Islamic State, a spokesman for President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday. On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia announced... ....[The Nation] »
Shell liable for Nigeria spills – Dutch court
A Dutch Appeals Court ruled on Friday that Royal Dutch Shell can be held liable for oil spills at its subsidiary in Nigeria. Judges in The Hague ordered Shell to make available to the court... ....[The Nation] »
3 Konga staff members docked over N9.6m phone theft
Three staff of an online retail outlet, Konga, on Friday appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates' Court in Lagos, for allegedly stealing 500 units of Infinix Hot2 mobile phone... ....[The Guardian] »
Abuja court grants Dasuki, four others bail
Former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and four others being tried over alleged money laundering have been granted bail by a High Court in Federal Capital Territory,... ...[New Telegraph] »
Shiites’ killings: Hackers pull down Nigerian Court of Appeal’s website
Hackers pull down Nigerian Court of Appeal’s website Unknown hackers on Friday pulled down the website of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, apparently in retaliation for the killings... ...[New Telegraph] »
Naira in free fall, slides to 280 against dollar
The naira continued its free fall on Thursday, crashing to 280 against the United States dollar at the parallel market. ... ....[The Punch] »
MTN to sue NCC over N1tn fine
The MTN Group on Thursday said it had asked its Nigerian subsidiary not pay the N780bn fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission... ....[The Punch] »
Reps probe Obasanjo govt’s $5m Lake Chad grant
The House of Representatives on Thursday began an investigation into how a $5m grant the Federal Government gave to the Lake Chad Basin Commission during the tenure... ....[The Punch] »
Troops arrest suspected militants, recover arms in Bayelsa
Troops of the Joint Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, have arrested suspected militants and pipeline vandals during their operations in the region. ... ....[The Punch] »
Army-Shiites Clash: Kaduna State Bans Processions, Rallies
The Kaduna State Government has banned all forms of procession and rallies on roads and public facilities by individuals or organisations. The ban followed the recent bloody clash... ....[Channels TV] »
Obama appoints Nigerian, Adewale Adeyemo as dep NSA
United States president, Mr. Barack Obama, has appointed a Nigerian, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo, who served in top roles at the Treasury Department, to succeed Caroline Atkinson... ....[Daily Times] »
Reps stop NERC’s plan to increase electricity tariff
THE House of Representatives has ordered the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to put on hold its plan to increase electricity tariff until the conclusion of the House’s... ....[The Guardian] »
Fire razes Ogun market, Lagos store
A late night fire on Tuesday consumed propery worth millions of naira at the popular Kuto Market in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Also, a Lagos store,... ....[The Punch] »
Dokpesi leaves jail after three days in Kuje prison
A businessman and founder of Daar Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, finally left detention on Wednesday after spending three days in Kuje prison in Abuja,... ....[The Punch] »
Senate approves MTEF as oil prices, Naira crash further
ABUJA — The Senate, yesterday, approved the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, and Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, 2016-18 submitted by the Federal Government, basing the financial... ...[Vanguard News] »
CAN protests moves to list Nigeria among Arab nations to fight ISIS
UMBRELLA body of Christians in Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, last night protested the attempt by the current All Progressives Congress, APC, government to subtly... ...[Vanguard News] »
Wike Challenges Appeal Court’s Ruling At Supreme Court
The Governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the ruling of the Court of Appeal which upheld the judgement of the Rivers State Election... ....[Channels TV] »
Reps Order Investigation Into Foreign Reserve Accounts
The leadership of the House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the management of Nigeria’s foreign reserve accounts. The House mandated its Committee on Finance... ....[Channels TV] »
Breaking: DSS drops charges against Nnamdi Kanu in Magistrate Court
Magistrate of the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, Shuaibu Usman, on Wednesday discharged the Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ... ...[Vanguard News] »
30 dead in Boko Haram attack on three villages
Brutal weekend attacks on three villages by Boko Haram Islamists in the restive northeast of Nigeria have left 30 dead and 20 others wounded, a vigilante told AFP. The post 30 dead in Boko... ...[Vanguard News] »
Breaking: Appeal Court sacks Gov Wike, orders fresh election in Rivers
The three-man Court of Appeal panel sitting in Abuja has struck out the appeal of Nyesom Wike seeking a dismissal of the judgment of the Rivers election petition tribunal which sacked him... ...[Vanguard News] »
Amaechi Orders 48 Hours Cargo Clearance
The Minister of Transport and former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday urged maritime agencies in Nigeria to ensure their operations are in line with the 48 hours... ....[Channels TV] »
Court Gives PDP Chairman 14-Days To Vacate Office
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uche Secondus, from office. Mr Secondus was removed after the court... ....[Channels TV] »
Don’t Breach Public Peace, Buhari Tells Religious Groups
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned religious bodies across Nigeria to refrain from activities that are capable of breaching public peace and order. He advised them to always respect... ....[Channels TV] »
Dasuki’s Trial Is Partial Indictment On National Assembly – Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, says the trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), over alleged mismanagement of billions on Naira meant for arms... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Denies Receiving Monetary Compensation From Jonathan
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, says he did not receive $300,000 or any monetary compensation from the Jonathan Presidency or any of its officials, in the aftermath... ....[Channels TV] »
Amaechi orders staff, contract audit at NIMASA
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has asked for the records of all the contracts that have been awarded since the establishment of the Nigeria Maritime... ....[The Punch] »
Power generation drops by 1,153MW
The nation has lost 1,153.66 megawatts of power in the last 20 days, worsening the load shedding arrangement that electricity distribution companies have been subjecting... ....[The Punch] »
Army/Shiite clash: I escaped by the will of God — Buratai
CHIEF of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said yesterday it was by divine intervention that he escaped being assassinated on Saturday, by members of the Shiites Muslim sect... ...[Vanguard News] »
Fuel subsidy to go next year, FG to sell petrol at N97 per litre
Following increased pressure on revenue and the expenditure profile, the Federal Government has finally yielded to domestic and international pressures to remove fuel subsidy... ...[Vanguard News] »
FG pushes for electricity tariff increase
MINISTER of Power, Works and Housing Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said Nigerians should expect increase in electricity tariff in no distant time. This is as he also indicated the Ministry.. ...[Vanguard News] »
Alleged N2.1bn fraud: Dokpesi secures N400m bail
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has granted the former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, bail to the tune of N400milion. The post Breaking... ...[Vanguard News] »
Oyedepo curses fraudsters taking advantage of his church
Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, better known as Winners Chapel, on Sunday placed a curse on fraudsters who have been ripping church members and its followers.... ....[P.M. News] »
Petrol to cost N97 a litre with subsidy off
Petrol will retail at about N97 per litre if the subsidy is removed today, going by the current landing price of between N77 – N79 per litre, in addition to transport to pumphead, marketers... ...[BusinessDay] »
Alleged N13bn land scam: Okerenkoko community asks EFCC to probe Tompolo
The leaders and people of Okerenkoko, Gbaramatu Kingdom, in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, have given their total support to the Economic and Finance Crimes... ...[Vanguard News] »
Shiite Claims Military Killed At Least 500
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as Shiite, have claimed that at least 500 of their colleagues have allegedly been killed by soldiers. The group blamed the Army... ....[Channels TV] »
Army Arrests Sheikh Zakzaky In Zaria
The leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, has been arrested by soldiers after long hours’ siege on his residence in Zaria... ....[Channels TV] »
Dialogue with Nnamdi Kanu, pro-Biafra group now – Bishop Kuka tells Buhari
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has advised the Federal Government to handle the pro-biafra agitation with utmost care, stating that the agitators were entitled... ....[DailyPost] »
Lagos High Court freezes Kanu Nwankwo’s bank accounts Nationwide
A Federal high court sitting in Lagos, has ordered that all accounts belonging to former captain of the Super Eagles, Nwankwo Kanu and his company, The Hardley Apartments anywhere... ....[Daily Times] »
Fuel crisis knocks Buhari, APC credibility
None of the government officials running the nation’s oil sector is telling Nigerians anything new about the caustic and persistent fuel scarcity in the country.. ...[BusinessDay] »
Senate orders ‘2016 model’ SUVs for 109 lawmakers
The leadership of the Senate has placed orders for the purchase of 109 Sport Utility Vans commonly called jeeps in the Nigerian parlance, for its members to carry out their oversight... ....[The Punch] »
Rep kicks against immunity for Senate President, Speaker, CJN
A human right activist and member of the House of Representatives, Rep Philip Shaibu has said that the House will reject any proposal to grant immunity to the Senate President... ...[Vanguard News] »
Nigeria Wins Under-23 African Nations’ Championship
Nigeria’s Under-23 team on Saturday defeated Algeria in the final of the Under-23 Africa Nations Championship to become African Champions for the first time. Nigeria opened scoring... ....[Channels TV] »
NDLEA arrests rice farmer with 74.5kg cannabis
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a rice farmer for allegedly dealing in cannabis. The agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Ofoyeju Mitchell,... ....[The Punch] »
Expose blackmailers, Saraki tells online media practitioners
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has advised publishers of online media organisations to separate the real professionals among them from those using the platform... ....[The Punch] »
OAU cancels automatic employment for First Class graduates
The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife in Osun State, Bamitale Omole has said the institution can no longer give automatic employment to First Class graduating students due to the current economic meltdown... ....[DailyPost] »
Appeal Court sacks Godswill Akpabio, orders rerun election
Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, has been sacked from the National Assembly. The chieftain of the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was two-term governor of Akwa Ibom State.... ....[DailyPost] »
CBN to banks: fund SMEs or lose CRR refunds
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele yesterday mandated commercial banks to lower their risk rating for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or lose Cash Reserves Ratio... ....[The Nation] »
Ex-director: I delivered $47m in 11 suitcases to Dasuki
MORE shocking revelations have come on how huge cash estimated at $2billion meant for arms purchase was allegedly diverted by key government officials and politicians.... ....[The Nation] »
Govt investigating Dokpesi for another N8b fraud allegation
The Federal Government is investigating businessman Raymond Dokpesi for his alleged involvement in another fraud involving about N8billion, the government’s lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN),... ....[The Nation] »
FIFA candidate Ali in Nigeria, preaches development
FIFA presidential elections candidate Prince Ali bin Hussein was a guest of the Nigeria Football Federation in Lagos on Thursday as the Jordanian continues his campaign... ....[The Punch] »
Former Super Eagles Coach, Keshi Loses Wife
The wife of former Nigerian Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, has died. Sources confirmed to thenff.com on Thursday that Kate, 54, died on Wednesday night in the United States of America,... ....[Channels TV] »
EFCC Invites Tompolo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given former Niger Delta militant leader, Mr Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo one week to appear before the Commission on Awolowo... ....[Channels TV] »
Death Sentence: Supreme Court Decides Rev King’s Fate Feb 26
The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday fixed February 26, 2016 for judgment in the appeal filed by the General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo,... ....[Channels TV] »
Dollar dips further, hits N249 at parallel market
The Naira on Wednesday continued to depreciate at the parallel market as it exchanged for N249 to the dollar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the naira lost N1 on Wednesday afternoon... ....[DailyPost] »
Okonjo-Iweala: Dasuki got $322m Abacha loot from me
•Arms scam is breach of trust, says Buhari •Oshiomhole insists on ex-minister’s trial Former Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala yesterday confirmed that she approved the transfer... ....[The Nation] »
Lee Rigby killer, Adebolajo, suing over lost teeth
One of the men who murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby is seeking compensation after he lost two front teeth when he was restrained by prison officers. Michael Adebolajo claimed five prison... ...[New Telegraph] »
Money laundering: Court remands Dokpesi in EFCC custody
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi... ....[The Punch] »
Osinbajo slams EFCC over low graft convictions
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday lamented the delay in court processes which often get high profile corruption cases stalled... ....[The Punch] »
Subsidy: FG okays N407bn payment to marketers
The Federal Government on Wednesday finally approved the payment of N407.07bn as fuel subsidy to oil marketers. The payment was confirmed by the Minister... ....[The Punch] »
TSA: Emefiele denies approving N8bn payment to SystemSpec
There was a mild drama in the Senate on Wednesday during the public hearing on the alleged abuse and mismanagement of the Treasury Single Account.. ....[The Punch] »
Lagos shuts 53 churches, mosques
The Lagos State Government has shut down no fewer than 53 churches, mosques and hotels across the state over noise pollution and other environmental offences... ....[The Punch] »
TSA: CBN, AGF Deny Knowledge Of REMITA’s Charge
The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele and the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, have denied knowledge of the one per cent commission paid to a private firm... ....[Channels TV] »
Buhari Blames Previous Administration For Inability To Tackle Boko Haram
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has blamed the previous government at all levels for what he called “abuse of trust in the purchase of equipment and other ammunition... ....[Channels TV] »
Bill to make Presidents appoint Ministers in two months passes second reading
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, read for the second time, a Bill for an Act to provide for timely composition of cabinet with portfolios attached by the President of Nigeria. ... ....[DailyPost] »
Faleke returns to House amid cheers
THE running mate to late Prince Abubakar Audu in the Kogi State governorship election, James Abiodun Faleke, returned to the chambers of House of Representatives yesterday... ....[The Nation] »
Toll gates, 17,760 flats coming, says Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday unveiled the blueprint of the Buhari administration on infrastructural development for Nigeria, announcing that... ....[Daily Times] »
Slide in oil price threatens 2016 budget benchmark
Stakeholders in the Oil and Gas industry have expressed concern over the $38 per barrel benchmark set for Nigeria’s 2016 budget, saying it is too risky for the country to operate... ...[BusinessDay] »
Fashola unveils plans for Power, to reintroduce tollgate
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday unveiled plans for the Ministry for the 2016 and beyond. The Minister made the unveiling to journalists in Abuja... ...[New Telegraph] »
Policeman killed in shootout with bank robbers
One policeman has lost his life in a shootout with armed robbers who invaded a community bank in the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Sergeant Patrick Sunday... ....[The Punch] »
EFCC charges Dokpesi with money laundering, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has preferred six counts of money laundering and procurement-related charges involving N2.1bn... ....[The Punch] »
Scientists confirm new sexual disease
Scientists in the United Kingdom have confirmed the existence of a new sexually transmitted disease called mycoplasma genitalium. The confirmation of the bacterial disease... ....[The Punch] »
Stop Paying Offering To RCCG, Pastor Adeboye Tells “Sinners”
Revered clergy, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) says any member not in right standing with God in character and deeds should no longer give offerings... ....[Channels TV] »
Biafra Agitation: Prof Wole Soyinka Calls For More Diplomacy
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has emphasized the need for the country’s leadership to approach the agitations for Biafra in a more diplomatic way. In an exclusive interview... ....[Channels TV] »
Boko Haram: December deadline may be extended – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the December 31 deadline for the military to stamp out Boko Haram from the shores of the country may be extended if the need arises... ....[DailyPost] »
Southern Ijaw: Dickson demands immediate withdrawal of soldiers
The Bayelsa State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state’s ongoing governorship election, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has called for the immediate withdrawal of soldiers... ....[DailyPost] »
LASU re-issues ASUU chairman’s PhD certificate
The Lagos State University has re-issued the withdrawn PhD certificates of Dr. Adekunle Idris, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, LASU chapter, and Dr. Mufutau Yusuf. Idris... ....[DailyPost] »
Money Laundering: Ex-Gov Sule Lamido’s Son, Aminu Loses Appeal
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna yesterday, dismissed the appeal of Aminu Sule Lamido, the 34 year old son of former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, against the decision... ....[Leadership NG] »
I won’t be available for swearing in with Bello on Jan. 27, says Faleke
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Kogi, Mr Abiodun Faleke, says he will not make himself available for swearing in with Alhaji Yahaya Bello on January... ....[Daily Times] »
NLC Ready For Showdown if States Reduce Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on state councils and industrial union affiliates to be prepared for a showdown with any state government that attempts to reduce... ....[NTA News] »
FG Pegs oil benchmark at $38 per barrel, 2.2m barrels per day for 2016
The Federal Government on Monday pegged the benchmark oil price for the 2016 budget at $38 per barrel with an estimated daily output of 2.2 million barrels, in a new three-year expenditure... ...[BusinessDay] »
Jonathan was inexperienced, not incompetent —IBB
FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has disagreed with critics of former President Goodluck Jonathan who described him as incompetent... ...[Vanguard News] »
Appeal Court Upholds Kashamu’s Election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Monday upturned the October 9, 2015 judgment of the National and State Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, by reaffirming... ....[Channels TV] »
INEC declares Bayelsa election inconclusive
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has cancelled the election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in the Saturday’s Bayelsa State governorship election. INEC said... ...[Vanguard News] »
Social Media Bill: Buhari Restates Commitment To Free Speech
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the protection of free speech in keeping with democratic tradition. The Senior Special Assistant... ....[Channels TV] »
Faleke remains Kogi Deputy Governor-elect – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday upheld the running mate to the late Abubakar Audu, James Faleke as the Deputy Governor-elect of Kogi State. ... ....[DailyPost] »
$2b arms: EFCC weighs its options on Jonathan
Dokpesi ‘to account for N10b publicity vote’ Commission probes Abacha loot diversion Will the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) invite ex-President Goodluck Jonathan... ....[The Nation] »
Siasia Rewards U-23 Eagles With $100 Each For Semi-Final Feat
Coach Samson Siasia has rewarded each member of the U-23 Eagles side with $100 following their qualification for the last four at the Africa U-23 Nations... ...[Complete Sports] »
New APC Emerges In Kaduna
Six months after taking power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been factionalised into two camps in Kaduna State. The new APC group... ....[Leadership NG] »
How I Started Halliburton Investigation – Ribadu
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has given an insight into the intractable investigation of the infamous Halliburton bribery... ....[Leadership NG] »
Task force ambushed, bathed with acid in Oshodi
MEN of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences Unit yesterday came under attack in Oshodi and Ojo areas of the state during law enforcement activities. ....[The Guardian] »
FG to arraign Dasuki, Dokpesi, others this week
Indication emerged yesterday that the Federal Government may arraign the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and the Chairman of DAAR Communication Plc., Chief... ...[New Telegraph] »
DSS , Army arrest personnel involved in N310m robbery
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two of its five personnel that robbed a Bureau De Change operator of N310 million. The military also arrested one Capt. Hussein Ishaku... ...[New Telegraph] »
Fulani herdsmen kidnap 3 building contractors in Delta
SUSPECTED Fulani herdsmen, weekend, kidnapped three building contractors at Amorji, a suburb Onicha-Ukwani community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State. .. ...[Vanguard News] »
Diplomatic Circles To Honour Jonathan
Nigeria’s ex-President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has been selected for honour by the Diplomatic Circles in Geneva, Switzerland. Jonathan, who is being honoured for his democratic credentials... ....[Channels TV] »
Kachikwu removed as OPEC president after two days
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has removed Ibe Kachikwu as its conference president. Kachikwu, minister of state for petroleum, became OPEC president only on Wednesday,... ....[DailyPost] »
Jonathan gave Dokpesi N2.1b contract – Family
• Accuse Buhari of vendetta The Dokpesi family yesterday contradicted the claim by Daar Communications PLC that the N2.1 billion received by its patriarch and founder of the company, Chief... ....[The Nation] »
Ighalo Grabs Goal No.9 As Watford Overcome Norwich
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo scored his ninth Premier League goal for Watford who defeated Norwich a 2-0 at Vicarage Road on Saturday. Ighalo had his header ruled out... ...[Complete Sports] »
Court Orders EFCC To Produce Dokpesi
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) to produce the Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi. The court ordered... ....[Channels TV] »
Nigeria Qualify For CAF U-23 Championship Semi-Finals
Nigeria’s Dream Team 6 have qualified for the semi-finals of the CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal. Coach Samson Siasia’s team secured their place in the last four... ....[Channels TV] »
Yahaya Bello Wins Kogi State Governorship Election
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kogi State governorship election, Mr Yahaya Bello, has been declared the winner of the election. Mr Bello, who is substitute... ....[Channels TV] »
Arms deal: David Mark denies receiving N10b from Dasuki
The campaign team of former Senate President, David Mark has frowned at the reports making the rounds on the social media, linking its principal with the controversial $2.4bn arms contract... ....[DailyPost] »
Bayelsa: INEC cancels election in Southern Ijaw LGA
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Electoral Officer for Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State has announced the cancellation of election in the council... ....[DailyPost] »
One killed as violence trails Bayelsa guber poll
A woman was killed on Saturday as voters went to the polls in tight security to elect a new governor in Nigeria's southern state of Bayelsa, officials said. ....[The Guardian] »
Oil tanker spills fuel, leaves houses, cars burnt in Lagos
An oil tanker spilled its content around the Ojuelegba area of Surulere, Lagos early on Saturday, leading to a fire that destroyed four houses and several vehicles parked in the area. ... ...[New Telegraph] »
Card Reader Fails Jonathan, Wife And Mother
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience Jonathan and mother experienced hitches at their polling unit in Otueke, Bayelsa State. As the card reader malfunctioned just as it... ....[Channels TV] »
DSS Detects Boko Haram Cells At FCT
The Department of State Services (DSS), says it has detected Boko Haram Cells around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The DSS, in a statement issued by its spokesman on Saturday... ....[Channels TV] »
EFCC Arraigns Ex-NIMASA DG, 9 Others Over N3.1bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arraigned a former director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi,... ....[Leadership NG] »
Ebola survivor’s wife gives birth to baby girl in Lagos
Another first was recorded on Tuesday at the First Consultant Medical Centre (FCMC) in Lagos after Mrs. Opeyemi J. Adejoro, wife of a male Ebola survivor, Dr. Adewale Adejoro... ...[New Telegraph] »
NCC reduces MTN fine to N680bn
…Sets December 31 deadline Telco fires CEO, restructures The Federal Government has reduced the $5.2 billion (about N1.04 trillion) fine imposed on MTN Nigeria to $3.4 billion... ...[New Telegraph] »
$2bn arms deal: PDP leaders panic
Bode George, Bafarawa deny receiving fund from Dasuki Count us out of Dokpesi’s payment, says Jonathan’s campaign EFCC arrests AVM Atawodi for N600m arms procurement... ...[New Telegraph] »
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Drops Seven Places As Belgium Tops
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped seven places to 66th in the latest FIFA world ranking. The Super Eagles garnered a total of 541 points to fall to 14th in Africa, behind Cote... ....[Channels TV] »
Senate Recommends Return Of Toll Gates
The Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately reverse the toll gate policy by ensuring that every federal road has a toll gate. The Obasanjo administration had scrapped... ....[Channels TV] »
13 killed as Biafra protests turn bloody
20 injured, worship centre, vehicles burnt in Onitsha Police begin prosecution of 137 protesters, warn MASSOB, IPOB The agitations by pro-Biafra groups turned violent yesterday in Onitsha,... ...[New Telegraph] »
Kachikwu replaces Alison- Madueke as OPEC President
Announces plans to tackle price volatility, rout Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu will on Friday preside over the 167th meeting of the Organisation of Petroleum... ...[New Telegraph] »
Bill On Abusive Social Media Statements Passes Second Reading
A bill seeking two years imprisonment with an option of two million Naira fine for any Nigerian who posts abusive statements on the social media has passed its second reading in the Senate.... ....[Channels TV] »
Government Will Import 26 Cargoes Of Fuel For Christmas – PPMC Boss
The Managing Director of Pipeline & Product Marketing Company (PPMC) says the government plans to import 26 cargoes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) which equates to about a billion... ....[Channels TV] »
OAU closed down indefinitely
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State, has been closed down indefinitely, following continued protests by students. The students were protesting alleged poor living... ....[The Nation] »
FIFA Admit Nwakali Bronze Boot Error, Rewards Chukwueze
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, have admitted their error in awarding Nigerian captain Kelechi Nwakali the bronze boot of the recently-concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup finals... ...[Complete Sports] »
Iheanacho Scores As City Hammer Hull, Yakubu Grabs Hattrick
Nigerian youngster Kelechi was on target as Manchester City cruised into the semi-final after defeating Hull City 4-1 in Tuesday’s Capital One Cup quarter-final... ...[Complete Sports] »
Nigeria’s largest power plant owed $202m
Nigeria’s largest power plant said that it is owed more than N40 billion ($202 million) and is facing persistent gas supply shortages despite boosting capacity, highlighting continuing... ...[BusinessDay] »
Hardship as power supply drops to six hours daily
The hardship currently witnessed by Nigerians across the country took a turn for the worse in Abuja in the last couple of days as Abuja Electricity Distribution Company reduced... ...[Vanguard News] »
5m people to be displaced by depletion of Lake Chad – Buhar
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Paris raised alarm, saying that about five million persons living in the countries within the lake chad basin risk displacement owing to the depletion... ...[Vanguard News] »
DSS Arrests Dasuki
The operatives of Department of State Service (DSS) on Monday morning arrested the immediate past National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) in Abuja. A Federal High Court... ....[Channels TV] »