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NNPC moves to grab more downstream market share

By Ruth Olurounbi Plans are underway for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to expand its market share beyond its existing 14% share...

Count me out of Oshiomole’s travails, says Amosun after meeting with Buhari

The governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, says he wants no part of Adams Oshiomhole’s freak show, as he continues to throw jabs...

Could Fasting Help You Lose Weight, Get Healthier?

By Stephanie WatsonThe route to weight loss has traditionally been to cut calories. Swap that regular soda for diet, grab an apple instead...

Level of income should determine minimum wage – El-Rufai

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said that minimum wage should be done by each state according to its level of income. He...

We won’t get fooled again, Yoruba leaders to Tinubu

Afenifere’s unified message against the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 is simple:...

Alkali’s Murder: Community, religious leaders shield criminals —Lalong

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong on Tuesday, accused community and religious leaders in his state of shielding criminals which atimes lead to crisis...

Shell, ExxonMobil seek crude swap deals with Nigeria

With Agency Report Two oil giants who had previously exited Nigeria’s downstream sector, Shell and ExxonMobil could sign crude-for-product deals with Africa’s largest...

Watch Your Tongue: Hate Speech Could Land You in Jail, Says Buhari

Nigerians, be watchful of what comes out of your mouth while addressing the public – especially, if you are an elite in the...

Investigate allegations of bribery against Gov Ganduje, SERAP tells Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to use his “good offices...

Judge issues Oshiomole, INEC boss contempt of court notice, says both will go to prison

The Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has issued a contempt notice on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress...

Ganduje the alleged bribe taker : Fourth video emerges

What began as an investigation into graft allegation quickly turned into something much greater, uncovering a vast and intricate web of political and...

Party primaries: Oshiomhole must respect rule of law – Okorocha

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha said on Thursday he had raised with the President the need for All Progressive Congress (APC), chairman Adams...

Former PDP governor Isa Yuguda joins APC

Mallam Isa Yuguda, former Bauchi state governor has crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, party with over 5,000 supporters.  

Aisha Buhari to artistes – Mobilize Nigerians towards Unity, Peace

Artistes have been called upon to use their talent and popularity in mobilize Nigerians towards unity, peace, tolerance, and productivity. They were also...

Exclusive: How 2019 Kwara Governorship Race is triggering fresh Senate Subsidy Probe of NNPC    

As the Senate begins its fresh probe of alleged mismanagement of a certain $3.8bn Subsidy Recovery Fund by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,...