2,000 APC members defect to PDP in Benue, say Ortom has failed
A major political tsunami hit the All Progressives Congress in Benue State on Monday as no fewer than 2,000 members of the party defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP….
Commentary: In praise of MTN Lumos, by Ngozi Ikeano
No, I am not referring per se to the notorious but ubiquitous telecommunication company that majority of Nigerians love to hate somewhat but are obliged to patronise anyway, for the…
Indigenous lubricant producers accuse NAFDAC of over-regulation, say Agency is frustrating Buhari policy
The Lubricant Producers Association of Nigeria (LUPAN) has condemned the issuance of license to its members by the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Executive Secretary…
Convicted Lagarde may stay as IMF boss as she gets Board’s confidence vote
French judges convicted IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Monday of negligence for a state payout made while she served as France’s finance minister in 2008, but imposed no punishment, likely…
Horror: Russian envoy assassinated while giving a speech by off-duty cop
The Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrei Karlov was assassinated while giving a speech at an art gallery on Monday. Turkish security sources said the gunman, Mevlut Mert Altintas, who shouted…
We will resume payments in January – MMM Founder, says critics are irresponsible
MMM founder, Sergey Mavrodi, has assured stakeholders of the Ponzi scheme that that MMM will resume payment in January as promised. He disclosed this in a letter addressed to Nigerian…
Youthful Team Offikwu hits gold in NCC Tennis League, winners share N17m
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Sunday gave out N17million to winners of its ‘NCC Tennis League Cup’ 2016 edition. Kaduna-based Team Offikwu, the fairy tale team of the tournament, …
Buhari orders probe of SGF, other aides, says the guilty will be prosecuted
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Attorney General of the Federation to investigate allegations of corrupt practices levelled against some top officials of his government. In a terse statement the…
Npower verification of 200,000 graduates completed in 13 states, more to follow, says FG
As the Federal Government prepares to commence the payment of monthly stipends to the 200,000 graduates engaged under the N-Power job creation programme of the Buhari administration, 13 states of…
18 farmers killed in Taraba farms attacks
At least 18 farmers are believed to have been hacked to death by unknown assailants at Dan-anacha in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba in the early hours of Sunday….
