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No plan to increase petrol price, says NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Thursday announced that there was no plan to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit,...

Shiite Protesters Clash With Police During Demonstrations in Abuja

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shiites Tuesday staged a protest at the gate of the National Assembly. Two...

Former NNPC GMD comforted he’s leaving Nigeria’s oil corporation in ‘better hands’

As Mele Kyari resumed as the Group Managing Director of Nigeria’s biggest oil corporation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), after his successor...

AfCFTA: Nigeria targets 22 non-oil sectors to earn $30bn annually

To create 500,000 jobs The Federal Government says it has identified 22 products from none oil sector from which the country can annually...

Ruga will be implemented in Gombe – Governor  

Seventy two hours after the Federal Government suspended the plan to build Ruga settlements in some states in Nigeria, Gombe Governor, Muhammad Yahaya,...

Buhari reappoints Abba Kyari Chief of Staff

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba...

Osun: Supreme Court dismisses PDP’s appeal

The Supreme Court Friday dismissed the cross appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the decision of the Osun State Election Petitions...

Akwa Ibom APC plots crisis at Tribunal venue to ensure relocation to Abuja

There are indications that the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is plotting to ensure the relocation of the...

With N6b annual security vote, Obaseki must ensure peace in Edo, says APC group

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Grassroots Youth for Change has tasked the governor of Edo state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to ensure peace reigns in...

Buhari Reappoints Sunday Aghaeze As Personal Assistant

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday reappointed Mr Sunday Aghaeze, as his Personal Assistant on Photography. The appointment according to a letter signed by...

My next level work requires a formidable team – Buhari 

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised a formidable team to deliver his Next Level mandates to Nigerians. He made the statement when he had audience...

Nigeria beat Guinea to qualify for AFCON last 16

The Super Eagles of Nigeria became the first side to advance to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday...

Oil prices high due to fall in U.S supplies

Oil prices climbed Wednesday on indications of falling U.S. crude supplies, with a key industry report due later. August West Texas Intermediate crude...

Photo: Woman watch as husband, daughter drown near U.S border

Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his 23-month-old daughter lay face down in shallow water along the bank of the Rio Grande, his black...

Election tribunal declines Atiku, PDP’s request to inspect INEC servers

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has declined the application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar to inspect smart...

Is Multichoice Nigeria Above Nigeria’s Law?

By Adewole Kehinde MultiChoice Africa was born on the African continent and its history can be traced back to 1986 when a number...