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We’re not cracking down on media- Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed Tuesday rejected accusations of a crack down on journalists and the social media at the...

Two women killed as soldiers repel Boko Haram in Adamawa

At least two civilians were killed when dozens of Boko Haram fighters tried to storm Gulak, in the Madagali area of the far north...

Buhari hails CBN’s forex intervention…highlights 2017 achievements

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday hailed forex reforms at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, during the presentation of the 2018 ‘Budget of Consolidation’...

Buhari presents N8.612 trillion 2018 “Budget of Consolidation.”

President Muhammadu Buhari presented on Tuesday a 2018 budget of N8.612 trillion naira, the country’s biggest ever, to the National Assembly. He said...

Buhari and the allegation of Northernization By Reuben Abati                     

Perhaps the biggest news this week so far, has been the attempt by the Presidency to debunk the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari...

Qatar Airways flight diverted as wife beats cheating husband

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n enraged woman forced a Qatar Airways flight to make an emergency landing after she discovered mid-flight that her husband was apparently cheating...

Cross River PDP in turmoil as anger grows against Gov Ayade

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River state has descended into outright turmoil — with the state’s National Assembly Caucus accusing governor Ben Ayade of...

Paradise Paper Leaks: What Is It? Who Are The Biggest Names On The List?

World’s second biggest leak!   If you visit the major news websites or read newspapers, you’d come across articles on a massive document...

Ndoma-Egba: Sheathe Your Sword, Save Niger- Delta from Ruins

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Chairman of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has appealed to the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) to sheathe their...

Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo leaves club after ten years

Former Super Eagles international Michael Emenalo has ended his 10-year association with Chelsea following his sudden departure as the club’s technical director as...

FG ready to meet militants amid threat by Niger Delta Avengers

The federal government is willing to talk with the Niger Delta Avengers, minister for Niger-Delta, Usani Uguru Usani said on Monday, days after the...

British missionary kidnapped in Nigeria killed, while three others freed

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of four British missionaries kidnapped in Nigeria three weeks ago has been killed, but the other three released, the British Foreign Office...

UK-based Nigerian charity donates relief materials for IDPs in Northeast

Lagos — In a a bid to alleviate the scourges of insurgency in the Northeast of Nigeria, a UK-based Nigerian charity organisation has...

The Day In Pictures: Osinbajo at the Legislative Economic Summit

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, declares open Legislative Economic Summit, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. 6th Nov. 2017. PHOTOS: NOVO ISIORO  ...

Oil price hits two year high as avengers renewed threat may affect supply

A global oil price surge is set to drive up the cost of petrol through the Christmas holiday season and experts are warning...

Is it really any easier to do business in Nigeria?

By Yomi Kazeem. Last December, Tope Akindele, took on a new challenge as an accountant with a new hotel in Ondo, in Nigeria’s...