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SPDC JV’s Afam VI power plant secures licence for another 10 years

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission has renewed the power generation licence for Afam VI Power Plant, a 650MW-capacity facility that has delivered over...

Mugabe Ends 37-Year Zimbabwe Rule

After days of political suspense, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday shortly after lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against him. In a statement...

Suicide bomber kills 50 in Mubi Mosque

A suicide bomber killed at least 50 people at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday, the biggest mass killing this year in...

Nigeria Floats US$3bn Dual-tranche Eurobond

Nigeria has announced the floating of a $3 billion Eurobond, offering an aggregate principal amount of dual series notes under its US$4.5 billion...

Go, Mugabe, Go by Reuben Abati

Since August, I have been the anchorperson of a programme on television called ThisDay Live where we discuss political matters – local and...

Buhari under mounting pressure to set up national airline

President Muhammadu Buhari  Monday revealed he is facing growing pressure from many patriotic Nigerians to establish a national airline. “I equally support a national...

5m in 19 states benefit from FG’s school feeding programme – Presidency

….NHGSF, Federal Ministry of Health to conduct deworming exercise In 17 States The federal government said on Monday, that over 5 million primary...

Drama as Saraki Withdraws Congratulatory Message To Jonathan @ 60

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday “stopped press” on the congratulatory message he issued on the 60th birthday of former...

Grand Cover up Allegation trail murder of Haliru Bello’s Foster Son   

 Relatives Say Bello seeking soft landing for killer daughter in-law Fresh crisis of confidence has hit the investigation of the brutal murder of...

Trump Family Business Is Way Smaller Than The President Has Touted

By Mary Papenfuss U.S President Donald Trump has an inflated view of his assets. The president’s family business is worth about one-tenth of...

The Day in Pictures: Welder fixes Nigeria Police Rifle

The picture shows how lack of equipment, resources is hampering Nigeria police in fight against crime.  The picture have become a viral phenomenon, spurring...

Buhari Administration Hails Global Endorsement of Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism

The Federal Government of Nigeria have welcomed  the recent global endorsement of its fight against terrorism, as contained in the 2017 Global Terrorism Index...

Nigerian Economy grows 1.4 percent in 3rd quarter

Nigeria’s economic growth accelerated in the third quarter as oil output increased, said the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. Oil production increased to...

Shell Companies emerge best in sustainability innovation in Africa

 Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) have emerged the 2017 Best Nigerian companies in Sustainability Innovation in Africa, beating two other finalists at the...

Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme Dead

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer Vice President Alex Ekwueme is dead A statement issued by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Laz...