Defying NLC Warning, FG Approves Nigeria Signing ACFTA in Rwanda
The Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved the framework agreement for establishing African Continental Free...
UPDATED:Buhari taking consultations on sacking IGP Idris
President Muhammadu Buhari is considering sacking the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, Per Second News gathered Wednesday. The president’s allies and close aides have...
Buhari sacks Amnesty Programme boss General Boroh
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday approved the appointment of Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo as the new Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for former...
FirstBank commemorates International Women’s Day in a grand style
Across the globe; societies, establishments, groups, and people were making an unwavering #PressforProgress as they championed international women’s day and took phenomenal actions...
The Day in Pictures: Buhari receives Tunisian delegation
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tunisian Foreign Minister, H.E. Jhinaoul Khemales, Tunisia Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr.Jalel Trabelsi and Tunisia Director of Bilateral Relations with Africa...
Foreign Airlines Cancels Flights to Port Harcourt Airport Due To Runway Lights Failure
Several flights operated by foreign airlines at the Port Harcourt Airport were canceled last week because runway lights were not working and no...
Nwankwo Speaks at London Stock Exchange, Advises African Countries on Economic Transformation Through Debt Financing
Wale Suleiman The immediate past Director General of the Debt Management Office in Nigeria, Dr Abraham Nwankwo, has admonished African leaders to initiate...
No more barriers for investors says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said with the launch of Focus Labs for the nation’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), the...
Tillerson out, Pompeo to be new secretary of state
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is removing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state after a rocky tenure, nominating CIA Director Mike Pompeo...
Lagos state and the politics of taxation by Reuben Abati
The government of Lagos state seems to be currently in the eye of the storm over its introduction of a law, a property...
Contaminated water: FG agrees to publish details of spending, locations of projects
Following a Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), the Federal Government has agreed to publish details of spending...
Tillerson To Nigeria: Beware Of The Chinese, When They Come Bearing Loans
Everyone’s taking Beijing’s money, especially African governments, but at what cost? With over $3.14 trillion in foreign currency reserves, China has a lot...
Malabu Oil Scandal and Malami’s ‘ruling’ on Magu’s EFCC
Wale Suleiman To be frank, I am one of those who supported Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes...
In Pictures: Tillerson visits Nigeria
The U.S Secretary of State Rex Wayne Tillerson in Nigeria.
Diamond bank marches to end endometriosis
Diamond bank in partnership with the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria (ESGN) and Nordica Fertility Center, organized five kilometers walk to end endometriosis, as part...
Ndoma-Egba: A quintessential leader at 62
By Michael Jegede Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, an exceptionally talented lawyer and politician, clocked 62 years of age on March 8, 2018. Ndoma-Egba, who...
