*Displayed flag is that of Saudi Arabian humanitarian aid, it explains By Joseph Erunke ABUJA- THE National Emergency Management Agency,NEMA, has refuted the allegation that it hoisted an Islamic flag, indicating allegiance to Islamic and Taliban groups. A flag bearing Islamic inscription and said to have been hoisted in the conference room of the Nigerian […]

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives Tuesday summoned the Nigerian Customs Service,  Accountant General of the Federation and Budget Office to  appear before it on Monday, to explain issues surrounding the collection and appropriation of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council 2% Ports Development quarterly Levy. Both arms of the National Assembly, have quasi-judicial Powers, […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA -As part of the ongoing efforts to end the over two weeks old strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Association of Residents Doctors, NARD, the Federal Government last night met with the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, at the office of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige. Sources at […]

—Bank to deliver 40m doses of J&J vaccines to Nigeria by 2022 By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has commended the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) for its efforts in stimulating and developing African trade, including its many engagements in Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo made the observation yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while interacting with […]

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau in Group D of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations. The competition will commence on January 9th with a clash between Cameroon and Burkina Faso. See full groups below Group A: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Cape Verde Group B: Senegal, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Malawi […]