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Adults in Kano face jail time for eating in public during Ramadan

The Commander-General of Kano Hisbah, Nabahani Usman, has threatened to arrest adults seen eating in public from Monday when Ramadan commence. “We do...

Rise in kidnappings, drop in power supply shakes faith in Nigeria’s economy

A 49 percent drop in Nigeria’s power generation, security concerns including spate of kidnappings are seen threatening the African country’s frail economy, according...

Abrogation Of indigene: Governor el-Rufai wants to eliminate us – Kaduna Coalition

Abuja- The plan by Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna to abrogate the settler/indigene dichotomy is being met with stiff resistance by some powerful...

When it comes to minimum wage, states not FG should own process –  Makinde, Gov-Elect

Oyo state Governor-Elect, Seyi Makinde, has said states in Nigeria ought to have been allowed to negotiate the minimum wage according to their...

Oriental hotel in Lagos is up for sale

Oriental hotel in Lagos is being put up for sale by owners for $250 million about N95 billion, Per Second News gathered Tuesday....

N13m paid to free UBEC chairman, daughter ?

  Despite denial in some quarters that ransom was paid, millions of naira was given to the kidnappers of the Chairman, Universal Basic...

38 months salary arrears: I’m not corrupt – Kogi Gov, says ‘I have been prudent

As the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, approaches the end of his first term in office, his job approval rating stands at...

VP Osinbajo urges governors to boost revenue, says FG has spent N1.1trn on bailouts

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged the incoming governors to think out side the box to boost their states Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)...

There is a looming recession risk in 2020, Yari warns

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has warned  that Nigeria could be heading into another round...

What we know about Aisha Abba Kyari’s appointment at NSIA

New details emerged Sunday that there is no political interference in the appointment of Aisha Abba Kyari, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief...

NNPC to Sustain Support for Indigenous Oil, Gas Firms  

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to sustain and enhance existing support for indigenous oil and gas companies in line with...

NGF holds induction seminar for newly-elected, returning governors, spouses

The Nigeria Governors Forum Secretariat, will for five days hold an induction programme for newly-elected and returning governors. The programme is NGF secretariat’s...

Emirates set to offer passengers premium-economy class in 2020

Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier renowned for its luxury onboard showers and lounges, is  set to introduce premium-economy class next year as it seeks...

Elumelu urges NASS to pass Executive Tax bill, says FG must create favourable tax policies

Chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu has called for far reaching Tax reforms and for the National Assembly...

AfDB’s investments in Nigeria stands at $4.5bn — Official

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its level of investment in Nigeria stands at $4.5 billion as at March 2019. “At the end...

VP Osinbajo presides over FEC as Buhari embarks on 10-day ‘private visit’ to Britain

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave for Britain on Thursday on a private visit, after his official visit to Borno state. “He is expected...