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Beware of Recruiting Scams, NNPC Warns Nigerians

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has warned members of the public that the corporation was not undertaking any recruitment, hence they should be...

Diezani Alison-Madueke: What An Appetite

By Tony Orilade & Aisha Gambari From time immemorial, precious metals – gold, silver and sparkling stones such as diamonds have delighted women....

Osinbajo Denies Insulting Agitators of Restructuring As Political Jobbers

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]cting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has reiterated he never cursed at those agitating for restructuring, and did not refer to them as political jobbers. According...

At Least 31 Fishermen Killed As Boko Haram Militants Rampage Through Maiduguri Town

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]oko Haram militants swept through towns in Maiduguri, hacking villagers and killing 31 fishermen, vigilantes fighting the calamitous sect told AFP late Monday. “Boko...

CDAs Opposes el-Rufai’s restructuring of traditional institutions in Kaduna State

By Amos Dunia, [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Southern Kaduna Autochthonous Ethnic Nationalities (CDAs Forum) has denounced and rejected the plot by the Governor Nasir el-Rufai-led administration...

Protesters March In Nigeria, London To Demand Buhari’s Resignation

Dozens of protesters in Nigeria and London have called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari in a coordinated march called “Our mumu...

US Military Calls off Search for 3 Missing Marines

The U.S. military says it has called off the search for three U.S. Marines who are missing after their tilt-rotor aircraft crashed into...

Anambra Governor appoints Tony Nezianya media aide

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State has appointed Tony Nezianya, a veteran journalist and a former director of the News Agency of Nigeria,...

Osinbajo: Welfare of Nigerians is at the Core of Our Policies

….Seeks greater synergy between FG and state governments in delivering democracy dividends Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has assured Nigerians that the All...

Ojudu Addresses BringBackOurGirls Group

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojodu addressing members of BringBackOurGirls led by the Coordinator and Former Minister of...

Buhari has been gone for months. The last Nigerian president absent this long died in office by Kim Dioone

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been out of the country since May 7, seeking medical care in London. He has not disclosed the...

SOKAPU Kicks Against el-Rufai’s Moves To Review Chieftaincy System

Amos Dunia [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU), on Sunday announced its total rejection of what it described as the “autocratic move” to...

Priebus Out, Kelly In As White House Chief of Staff

President Trump dismissed Reince Priebus as chief of staff on Friday, announcing on Twitter that he picked Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly as...

U.S Launches Data Management System Pilot Project At Kuje Prison

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) on Wednesday launched the Prison Data Management System Pilot Project at Kuje Prison....

Buhari Has Plenty of Reasons To Smile

By Victoria Ayuwei Attention has been focused on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health in recent times with some questioning his fitness to rule, but meanwhile...

Buhari To AU Chairman: I am making good progress

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Muhammadu Buhari has written to thank the President of Guinea, Alpha Conde, for the nationwide prayers held last week by Guineans for...