School-age children, women’s abduction: FG calls it cowardly, vows to rescue abductees
The Federal Government has condemned in strong terms the abduction of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Wurge Community in the Ngala council area...
Just in: Joshua’s incredible second-round knockout shocks Ngannou
With a devastating second-round knockout of Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua made it clear to the world that he still had the strength and...
Corpses of Herbert Wigwe, wife, son arrive in Port Harcourt
The bodies of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife and son, have arrived in Port Harcourt,...
Pres. Tinubu inaugurates 11-man Oronsaye report implementation committee
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member implementation committee on the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye report. The report produced by the Oronsaye...
Financial impropriety: FG suspends MD, Executive Directors of Rural Electrification Agency
Following a comprehensive investigation into the financial activities of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of...
After his ill-fated moves to postpone Senegal’s poll, Pres. Sall bows to pressure, finally capitulates
By Paul Ejime After taking his country and the region on a needless rollercoaster ride, President Macky Sall of Senegal has finally capitulated....
Wike-Fubara crisis: I’m prepared to step down for peace in Rivers, governor says in volte face
In what seems like an about-face, the governor of Rivers State, Mr. Siminalaye Fubara, has declared that he is prepared to step down...
NPA restates its $1bln port reconstruction plan, generates record N501bln revenue in 2023
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed that, as of December 2023, its revenue had increased from N361 billion in 2022 to N501...
Economy: 767 manufacturers closed shop, 335 companies distressed in 2023 – MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said on Wednesday that at least 335 companies were distressed in 2023 while 767 manufacturers ceased operations...
Executive order: Tinubu positions Nigeria as prime destination for investment in Africa’s energy sector
In keeping with his dedicated efforts to remove obstacles to investments in Nigeria, harness the nation’s resources and diversify the economy for the...
Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, faces impeachment
The Edo State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the State Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu. The Majority Leader, Mr. Charity...
Stagflation, not inflation, is Nigeria’s problem, says financial expert
Dr. Mukaila Akinde, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, says high unemployment and excessive inflation, called stagflation in economic parlance,...
Agriculture minister blames smuggling for food scarcity in Nigeria
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said the smuggling of food to neighbouring countries is one of the...
Power outage “sacks” senators, Senate President apologizes
The Nigerian Senate was forced to postpone its sitting on Tuesday as power outage hit the National Assembly complex. The senators had to...
