The Global Amnesty Watch (GAW) has exonerated Nigerian Army from allegations of human rights abuses as it dismisses reports from the allegations of human Amnesty International. While addressing journalists on Monday in Abuja, the Global Amnesty Watch praised the Nigerian military for their sacrifices and commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty. In his address, The […]

Jay-Z, the star rapper and entrepreneur whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit Sunday of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 allegedly along with Sean “Diddy” Combs. A report public on NBC News stated that an anonymous accuser, identified only as “Jane Doe,” said the assault happened after she was driven […]

A Chartered Economist and Niger Delta youth activist, Ahamefule Agbawo, has commended the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, for successfully rehabilitating and expanding the Port Harcourt Refinery. The facility, which had been shut down since 2019, has resumed operations with increased capacity.

…as PTML rakes in N44.9bn revenue in November By Godwin Oritse In a bid to streamline the import duty payment process, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has onboarded 23 banks onto its homegrown B’Odogwu Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform, aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and transparency at the ports. Speaking at the Port Terminal and Multi-purpose […]

…as analysts predict mixed sentiments this week By Peter Egwuatu  The Nigerian equities market closed last week on a positive note, largely driven by gains in Wapco,  Seplat, Access Holdings among others to boost the market capitalisation, which closed at N59.5 trillion, up from N59.215 trillion the previous week. Specifically, Wapco  gained 27.6% following the announcement of […]

There are indications that the newly introduced foreign exchange market system by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is the driving force behind the recent massive appreciation of Nigeria’s local currency, the Naira, against the world’s major currencies.

IBOM Air, the airline wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State government, has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting tourism and positioning the state as a top destination.

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the new Port Harcourt refinery maintenance has reached more than 90 per cent.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu has not lost public goodwill despite the introduction of Tax Reform Bills and other strategic economic measures implemented over the past 17 months.

A UK upper tribunal has overturned an earlier decision that halted the deportation of Olutobi Ogunbawo, a 43-year-old Nigerian, after his wife, Maria Adesanya claimed that in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment was unavailable in Nigeria.

EXACTLY 466 days or 15 months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the recall of envoys, Nigeria’s foreign missions have been without ambassadors.

By Damilola Ogunsakin Enugu, Nigeria– A family tragedy has sparked allegations and a bitter dispute over a 22-month-old child now in NAPTIP’s custody. Ikenna Aniekwe, the youngest sibling, revealed that he and his brother-in-law were detained on the day of his sister’s burial after siblings accused them of murder and child trafficking in a petition. […]

By Daniel Abia Port Harcourt—Committed to securing the maritime borders of the country, the Nigerian Navy has deployed 15 warships and three helicopters for this year’s Chief of Naval Staff sea exercise aimed at curbing maritime threats and improving security in the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise will showcase the navy’s ability to protect the […]

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, and banks are trading blame over the frustrating experiences of Nigerians with the National Identity Number, NIN, modification process.

By MUHAMMAD KONTO The recent report that Nigeria records 42,700 AIDS-related deaths annually is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on our nation. Despite the efforts of various stakeholders, the government’s response to this epidemic has been woefully inadequate. As a nation, we have made significant progress in reducing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, […]