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BREAKING: Prof. Tam David-West, Buhari’s ex-Oil minister, dies at 83
Prof. Tamunoemi Sokari David-West, erstwhile Minister of Petroleum Resources, has passed on at the age of 83. The deceased had...
Nigeria proposes raising N2.2trn debt to finance 2020 budget, as President Buhari submits N10.33trn budget
Nigeria is planning to fund its budget deficit of N2.2 trillion budget deficit for next year by borrowing from domestic and...
Extraordinary FEC meeting moved to Monday
The extraordinary Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting originally scheduled to hold Saturday has been moved to Monday, October 7, 2019, by 12 noon,...
Mob lynch VIO for chasing 3 on motorbike onto speeding trailer
In Niger State, a mob of youths have lynched a Vehicle Inspector Officer (VIO), Ahmed Bello, for allegedly pursuing three men on a...
2023: Presidency Dismisses Buhari’s Third Term Bid
By Kunle Akinsola Contrary to some media reports, the Presidency has denied that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning a third-term on...
Optimism, despair as Nigerians observe 59th Independence Anniversary
by Kunle Akinsola Nigerians have expressed mixed feelings about the 59 years of nationhood with some belying pessimism about the nation’s growth and...
New Minimum Wage: FG Backtracks, Says Can’t Meet Labour’s Demand
By Kunle Akinsola Citing dwindling economy, the Nigerian Government says it cannot meet the demands of workers for the percentage for the...
Osinbajo’s alleged N90bn election fund: FIRS Dismisses Frank’s Claim, Threatens Legal Action
By Kunle Akinsola The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Tuesday dismissed allegations that Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo, collected N90 billion from...
Nigeria to earn fresh $6.35bn in taxes, royalties
As NNPC signs $875.75m deal with Petroleum Development Company The push by the Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to...
Activist Omoyele Sowore charged with treason, money laundering
Activist and convener of the hashtag RevolutionNow Protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore has been charged with treason and money laundering. The federal government accused...
7 Things To Know About New Acting Head of Service of the Federation
Here are 7 things to know about Dr.Mrs Folashade Yemi-Esan, the newly appointed acting head of service of the federation. 1, Dr....
Aftermath of border closure: 2 killed by runaway smuggler in Ogun
By Kunle Akinsola Tragedy struck in Akinale village near Owowo, about 12 kilometres from Abeokuta, Ogun capital on Tuesday as two persons...
Kyari’s Intervention: Belema Community, Shell put an end to two-years of conflict
The strife between Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC and the Belema community was nearing crisis point. Then the Group Managing Director of the...
Buhari constitutes new economic advisory council
By Kunle Akinsola President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Mr Bismark Rewane,...
Nigeria considering pulling out of economic forum, recalls ambassador to South Africa
Nigeria High Commissioner, to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala, might be recalled any moment from now over the xenophobic attacks of her citizens...
Xenophobia: Nigeria High Commission In South Africa compiles list of victims
As South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria denies attacks The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa, has responded to the recent attacks...
