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Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day: Protesters take to the streets of Abuja with “Buhari-Must-Go” placards

  By Ajuma Edwina Ameh Protesters took to the streets of Abuja, the nation’s capital, in the early hours of Friday, Nigeria’s 61st...

Time of upheaval: World Bank says it is worried about debt burden of some countries, calls it unsustainable

  World Bank Group President David Malpass has expressed worry that the debt burden of some countries has become unsustainable and also getting...

Anambra murderous rage, insanity: “Unknown gunmen” overrun police station, kill one, set it on fire

  Again, ubiquitous “unknown gunmen” have invaded Ajali Divisional Police headquarters in Orumba North council area of Anambra State, set fire to the...

Power outage: NNPC partner Borno govt to establish 50-megawatt gas turbine power plant

  By Ajuma Edwina Ameh Following power outage caused by incessant Boko Haram attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, the Group Managing Director,...

Insecurity: It is my responsibility to tell President Buhari the truth - Zulum

Worsening security situation in Nigeria: It’s NO to state police — Borno Gov. Zulum

  “Honestly speaking, I can never support decentralization of the police force because of the implications” “Nigeria is not mature for state police....

Reflections on 61 years of U.S. – Nigerian Engagement

By: Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria As Nigeria celebrates its national day, we celebrate our enduring bilateral partnership with the...

Former France President Sarkozy sentenced to one year in detention after illegal campaign funds verdict

  Former France president Nicolas Sarkozy has been handed a one-year prison term after being found guilty of illegal campaign financing of his...

Revenue: Future of crude oil bleak, taxation only sustainable source – FIRS boss

By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, says the future of crude oil as a major...

Emirates extends suspension of Nigerian flights to Oct 10

  Emirates flights to and from Nigeria will remain suspended until October 10, 2021. Passenger services between the UAE and Nigeria have been...

Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing at 42

  Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially hanging up his gloves. The eight-division world champion and Philippines senator on Wednesday announced his retirement...

FG approves 14-day paternity leave for fathers

  The Federal Government has approved a 14-day paternity leave for fathers to enable them to bond with their newborn baby or adopted...

Woman nabbed for collecting N50,000 “settlement” from parents of teenager who defiled her 3-year-old granddaughter

  By Ajuma Edwina Ameh A woman has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly collecting N50,000 from parents of...

Spaces for Change worries about “over-application or abuse’’ of security infrastructure to crack down on civic actors

  “According to the dialogists including media professionals, misapplication or misuse of counter-terrorism strategies have resulted in some politically-motivated criminal prosecutions bordering on...

Power surge, interrupted power supply in Nigeria: Schneider Electric to the rescue

  In its commitment to mitigating power surge and interrupted power supply which remains a common problem in Nigeria, Schneider Electric, the leader...

Terrible tragedy! Widower of late Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, killed

  Prowling gunmen have again wreak havoc in Anambra State following the assassination of Dr Chike Akunyili, the widower of former Information Minister,...