Niger Delta: Presidency orders opening of Maritime University in Delta State
In a clear effort to further the Niger Delta New Vision policy of the Buhari administration, the Presidency has directed the resumption of activities towards the eventual opening of the…
How to make Nigeria great, by Peter Obi
I do not pretend to be an academic professor of Economics, but I believe that I have had sufficient practical experience in running private businesses and in managing the affairs…
Police confirm death of seven persons in Mandarari suicide bomb
The Borno Police Command on Friday confirmed the killing of seven persons after two suspected female suicide bombers attacked Mandarari ward in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno. Malam Murtala…
House uncovers $270m forex scam linked to Ascon oil, Folawiyo Energy
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Review of Pump Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has uncovered a $270 million forex exchange diversion scam involving Ascon Oil Ltd and…
European Commission President mocks Britain over Brexit, says English is losing importance in Europe
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has told a conference in Italy on the EU that “English is losing importance in Europe”. Amid tensions with the UK over looming Brexit negotiations,…
Buhari prays at mosque, requests a photo shoot from his photographer
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja joined hundreds of Muslim faithful to perform the Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Mosque. It was his first public appearance in three…
Shell to invest $25bn in Nigeria, other nations; rakes in $2.2bn income in three months
Oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell, has announced plans to invest about 25 billion dollars this year in Nigeria and all its oil and gas operation across the world. Shell made…
PDP vs PDP: Supreme Court adjourns case till May 25
The Supreme Court, on Thursday adjourned the hearing on the objection filed by the national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, against the appeal filed before the…
Death of Pastor Obanure shocks RCCG members
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has lost its assistant General Overseer, Pastor Olu Obanure. His death came as a shock to the RCCG community as Pastor Obanure was…
Staff of Nigerian Embassy in Washington get salary arrears, begin work
Local workers at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington have been paid their three-month arrears, ending their one-day sit-in on Tuesday. Some of the workers confirmed to the Correspondent of…
