May Venezuela Never Come Fully, by Monday Philips Ekpe
Last month’s meeting of governors on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja produced at least one punchline. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Bauchi State Governor,…
Stop comparing Nigeria with Venezuela: FG knocks PDP governors
Governors elected on the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) platform met yesterday in Bauchi State and addressed a press conference, where their Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed, read out their position…
A toast to a floating naira, by Ken Ugbechie
You need not be told that the naira, Nigeria’s currency since January 1, 1973, is very sick and in intensive care unit. The once very virile naira, stronger than the…
Quick facts about new Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro
December 29, 2021 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Portuguese Jose Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. José VÃtor dos Santos…
Heads to roll in Presidency, NNPC as UK probes Glencore oil deal in Nigeria
Months after the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission commenced investigation on a global oil trading firm, Glencore Plc, for alleged ‘corrupt practices’ in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Iran opposes delaying oil producer group’s next meeting
Iran has told OPEC that it opposes delaying the oil producer group’s next meeting, setting the scene for another fight with fellow members as U.S. sanctions put Tehran under unprecedented…
Measles Cases in Africa Soar 700% From Last Year – WHO
Measles cases have soared between 300 and 700 percent worldwide through the first three months of 2019 compared to the same period last year, says the World Health Organisation, as…
Oil prices surge amid Venezuela crisis, low US imports
Oil prices rose for a third day on Thursday pushed up by lower imports into the United States amid OPEC efforts to tighten the market as well as Venezuela struggles…
Glencore chairman leads investigation in alleged Nigeria bribe
The chairman of Swiss-headquartered mining company Glencore plc and two other directors formed a new committee to respond to the United States Department of Justice, DOJ’s, subpoena related to compliance…
US authorities probe firm over Nigeria dealings
The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against mining giant Glencore plc over possible under-hand dealings in its operations in Nigeria, Venezuela and Congo DR. The…