Surviving the crude oil crunch
THE lingering decline in crude oil prices, which has greatly affected Nigeria’s revenue from crude oil exports, has taken another dimension in recent months. About 35 million barrels of the country’s crude oil remained unsold at the international market as at December 2014.
Wada declares for 2nd term
Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State has finally agreed and declared his ambition to contest for second term after several months of speculation and persuasion by party members.
Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo advocates stiffer penalties for rapists
Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, foremost activist and feminist, whose writings on gender have cut across borders, has voiced her displeasure over the incessant rape of people, especially minors and females.
Federation Cup: Lobi Stars stop Rangers, advance to final
Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi on Wednesday in Katsina qualified for the final match of the 2015 Men’s Federation Cup after defeating Rangers International FC of Enugu 1-0.
NBC bans Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs
The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, the government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry here has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs.
Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended. According to information gathered, banned songs include Wizkid‘s In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide‘s Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya‘s collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift
FBI donates forensic equipment to EFCC to combat cyber crimes
The American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has donated a forensic work station to the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to assist it in fighting graft.
