Elections: Era of fraudulent allocation of votes over – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria has left that era in which democratic norms are brazenly subverted, with votes awarded to those favoured by the authorities, and the…
Pirates release 12 hostages after ransom, abduct another 11
A Swiss shipping company said Monday that 12 crew members of a bulk carrier who were abducted by pirates more than five weeks ago near Nigeria have been released, as…
These Shiites are not afraid to die, witness recounts Abuja horror; over 50 killed
Leaders of the Islamic sect, Shiite, who had a showdown with security authorities in Abuja on Monday claimed that no fewer than 50 of their members were killed by the…
Privatisation of Government Agencies to Stem Loss of Public Funds — Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Monday said that privatisation of government agencies was to stop loss of public funds. Mohammed, who was speaking at…
AfDB, Partners, Launch E-Learning Program for Financial Institutions in Africa… 35 African countries to benefit
The Trade Finance Division of the African Development Bank and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), have teamed up with the International Chamber of Commerce…
A Large Number of Nigerian Children are at Risk of Deprivations of Basic Social Amenities- Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed says it is unfortunate that a large number of Nigerian children are at risk of deprivations of basic social amenities. Mohammed said this at…
Oil chiefs jailed 30 years for kickbacks linked to Buhari’s in-law’s company
A judge in London jailed two former top executives of a now-bankrupt oil exploration company, Afren, Â to a combined 30 years in prison Monday. They were convicted for kickbacks obtained…
2019: APC expresses confidence in INEC’s ability to conduct free, fair elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, fair and credible general elections in 2019….
Scores dead as Shiites battle Army, police in Abuja showdown
Scores of Shiites members were feared dead in Abuja as the Islamic sect engaged a platoon of security men made of Army and the police in fierce gun duel In…
This is me: TD gives hope to physically challenged kids
Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distribution company, Technology Distributions Limited, (TD) has lent its voice to the call for greater engagement and support for the physically-challenged and other vulnerable members of society…