The current security situation of Nigeria calls for extreme caution and vigilance. When you are surrounded by enemies you must guard yourself at all times with unblinking vigilance. This was the unforgettable slogan that legendary broadcaster, Okokon Ndem of the defunct Radio Biafra, bombarded the people of the former secessionist enclave with over 50 years ago

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) – under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni – has announced Tuesday that there was no proven report of the sighting of the crescent of Shawwal, 1442 AH on the 29th of Ramadan, 1442 AH. In […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has berated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for criticising the government led by President Muhammadu Buhari over the administrative inquiry ordered into the operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority, saying the opposition party, which it described as corruption personified, is unfit to censure the ruling government. The APC, in a […]

By David Odama Zakary Zamani -Alumaga is the Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA). In this interview, he speaks on the looming time bomb waiting to explode in Nasarawa, the high level of animosity among the ethnic groups. Excerpts: Question: As the executive secretary, NASEMA and a stakeholder in the Nasarawa project, what […]

ABUJA  — New chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said yesterday that the commission has recovered a whopping $153 million from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison Madueke, who has been staying in Britain since leaving office in 2015.

A firm, Paxful, leading global peer-to-peer fintech, has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s crypto market.

Cross River State partners with Zipline to ensure Medical Products are delivered To Health Facilities by drones. Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade’s administration is poised to achieve Universal Health coverage removing barriers that will stop cross riverians from getting the best of medical care and attention. Within the next 90days, the Cross River State government is […]

As the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr, Chief Dan Orbih has described the holy commemoration as a unique opportunity to “not only reconnect to the Almighty’s sacred purpose for mankind, but also one for Nigeria and indeed all Nigerians to renew their pact with destiny”. In a […]

Coronation Asset Management has called for a harmonised reporting standard for mutual funds in Nigeria.

THE Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalisation Fund, Ahmed Bobboi, has said that the on-going negotiation between the Federal Government and Labour Unions over deregulation of petroleum products pump prices is delaying the implementation of 20 percent rise in the cost of transporting premium motor spirit, petrol, in the pricing template.

NIGERIA has been forced to rebalance its oil output, effecting about 7.0 percent cut back on its oil output to re-align with the quota imposed by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC.

The British parliament has officially reopened after last week’s elections in England, Scotland and Wales. The new session was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II, in line with British tradition. She revealed several new bills will be proposed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government, including legislation to set legally-binding environmental targets, tackle “hostile activity” from other countries, give […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command has deployed over 1,942 officers and men to ensure adequate protection of lives and property during and after the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

OSOGBO— COORDINATOR of the Oodua Peoples’ Congress, OPC, in Osun State, Mr. Leke Akintayo, yesterday, blamed the Federal Government for the spate of insecurity in the country, just as he noted that African measures, if properly harnessed, can end the killings across the country.

The Trans Fat-Free Nigeria Campaign stakeholders have commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, for their partnership and commitment to the #TransfatFreeNigeria campaign.