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FG lose billions as thieving officials help themselves with revenues

WHEN it comes to corruption, Nigeria has long languished near the bottom of the international league table.  A League Table ranks items – those...

Nigerian Pilgrims and the threat by Saudi Authorities

Wale Suleiman Not a few Nigerians were shocked by the news that the Saudi Arabian authorities are threatening to bar or quarantine Nigerian...

Governors meet over Paris refund, stamp duties, others

Governors under the auspices of the Nigerian Governors Forum met Wednesday night in Abuja over the last tranch of the Paris –  London...

Salah on song again as Liverpool beat Roma

Liverpool, inspired by two-goal Egyptian Mohamed Salah, took a big step towards the Champions League final with a 5-2 win over AS Roma...

Priests killings in Benue ‘despicable’ and ‘satanic,’ Buhari says.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condemned the “despicable” murders of two priests at a Catholic Church in Benue state, saying there’s no justification for...

I’m tired of Nigerians forming lazy, shallow opinions, says Chimamanda in fresh attack

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ward winning Author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has hit out at Nigerians throwing jabs at her following her interview with Mrs. Hillary Clinton, at a...

In Photos: Dino being wheeled to the hospital after mysterious abduction

Reports reaching this newspaper indicate that unidentified persons whisked away Senator Dino Melaye from armed policemen taking him to Lokoja to face trial...

Parental Discipline: My mom spanked me as a kid – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday during an event to mark the 2018 International Book and Copyright day visited LEA Government Primary...

CJN: We’re on the same page with Buhari on anti-graft war

  The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen on Tuesday insist their agenda is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari on the the...

Senate Invasion: Parliament Respect Your Own Rules

Suleiman Kabiru Watching last week’s invasion of the Senate chambers by thugs last week on television shocked me to my bone marrow. The...

2019: Nigeria’s emerging political leaders by Reuben Abati

A strong indication of both the quality and failure of politics in Nigeria, as the people look forward to the next general elections...

Disengaged Nigeria Embassy Workers Narrate How Officials Falsify Financial Reports, Steal Passport, Visa Fees

They say every person has his or her own personal struggles. But history is full of stories of the miseries of others that...

The Day in Pictures: VP Osinbajo Receives Liberia’s Vice President Jewel Taylor

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Monday received the Vice President of Liberia – Hon Chief (Dr) Jewel Taylor at the Presidential Villa,...

In Photos: A Look at CBN Governor Emefiele at the World Bank, IMF Spring Meeting

Per Second News Here’s a look back at what happened during World Bank/IMF Spring meeting in Washington.            

Saraki, Tambuwal will not quit the APC, says Jigawa governor

Jigawa state governor Abubakar Badaru on Monday dismissed rumours making rounds  that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal...

Ministers didn’t shun US-Nigeria summit, says FG…As controversy continues to trail event

After almost 72 hours, fallout from the contentious Nigeria-US Summit continues to reverberate throughout Washington and Nigeria. The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido...