LG Funds: SERAP asks FG to probe Govs, Local gov’t Chairmen
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Muhammadu Buhari to probe how the funds allocated monthly to the 774 local governments in the country are being spent. It…
Border closure: CBN will do everything possible to promote local products, says Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has vowed that the apex bank would not allow the country to be used as a dumping…
FG temporary lifts ban on 2 INGOs in N/east, to address key issues based on proposed UN 7-point agenda
Hajiya Sadiya Farouq The Federal Government says it has temporarily lifted the suspension order placed on the two International Non Governmental Organisations (INGOs), Â in the Northeast. The minister of…
Nigeria among 13 countries notorious for enabling ‘impunity’ in journalists’ deaths
More than 200 killings of journalists are unsolved in 13 countries cited by a media watchdog group for enabling “impunity” for the crimes. Syria, Somalia and Iraq top the list….
Nigeria, Egypt advocate concerted efforts to tackle terrorism in Sahel region, as Egypt pledges support for Adesina’s candidacy
 A concerted action by countries around the world is crucial towards tackling terrorism in the Sahel region, as well as the challenges posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP in…
Islamic State still dangerous despite Baghdadi’s death
The killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a U.S. raid is a further blow to a jihadist group that once held a swathe of territory in Iraq…
Buhari felicitates with Trudeau, says Nigeria – Canada trade hit $948.4m in 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his election victory, noting with delight that Canada remains Nigeria’s major trading partner with Nigeria-Canada trade totaling $948.4 million…
We have added spiritual warfare to military warfare to defeat Boko Haram – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda. Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the…
Army captures 16 Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 16 Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders of the sect during a sting operation. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian Army Operations Media…
250 Nigerian Businesses for Africa Economic Forum in Sochi, as Buhari arrives for summit
The Presidency says about 250 Nigerian businesses will participate in the African Business Forum, which will bring together African and Russian business leaders in Sochi, Russia, between Oct. 23 and…