About 1, 317,700 Nigerians lost their jobs within the second quarter (Q2) of 2015, indicating, that the country’s labour market has taken a major hit within...
Telecommunications company, Etisalat has accused the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) of bias and giving market advantage to its competitor, MTN. Etisalat, aggrieved with the MTN’s “Family...
As part of moves to end the crisis between workers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its workers, the party’s management entered into a closed-door...
In from Nifemi Daniel … President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick, has refuted the claim that he dumped the U-23 Eagles and the Super...
Governor Nasir el-Rufa’I of Kaduna State has reportedly sacked his Aide De Camp (ADC) ASP Abdullah Usman over allegations of graft. It was gathered, that the...
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration had started identifying banks, financial institutions and countries in which payments for stolen Nigerian crude oil were lodged....
Forte Oil Plc plans to acquire or merge with companies that share similar values and growth outlook with the indigenous energy firm as it moves to...
Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has said that he had problem with former President Goodluck Jonathan because he opposed the former president who wanted...
Nigerian equities broke eight-day recession to start the new month on a positive note but the market situation remained cautious and undecided. After a 9.79 per...
In from Nifemi Daniel … Flying Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, looks set to make his first competitive appearance for Manchester City, as well as his English...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo State chapter has accused the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole of looting the resources of the state under the pretense of...
In from Ali Smart … Contrary to insinuations in some quarters, delinquent bank debtors whose names were published by banks still have a window of opportunity...
Monsoon rains accompanied by flash floods and landslides have killed hundreds of people across Asia, authorities said on Monday. Authorities in India say more than 120...
Director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has become the latest suspect to be pulled in by the Economic and...
As earlier reported by Ripples, Acting Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mr. Haruna Jauro, has approved the redeployment of some members of its senior...
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital where he vowed to do everything possible through legislative powers to ensure that...
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Mgboko, headquarters of Obingwa Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State was on Sunday set ablaze...
Ahead of the forthcoming governorship polls in Bayelsa State, a meeting between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Peace Committee, was held in Yenagoa with a...
Two senior accountants with the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs have been queried and suspended for making cash withdrawals amounting to about N1.6 billion naira from...
Civil servant in the habit of acquiring traditional titles, usually paid for, may be on their way out of the service, as this is in violation...
In from Nifemi Daniel … For second consecutive time, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not play in the football event of the Olympics after they went down...
In from Nifemi Daniel … Nigeria Under-23 coach, Samson Siasia, has praised his players for their superlative performance after edging Congo and qualifying for this year’s...
The Labour Party may be heading for a showdown with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the Certificate of Registration (CoR) handed over to the union...
Barring any last minute changes, banks in the country will from today start publishing the list of its biggest debtors as directed by the Central Bank...
Annual premium flight in the Nigerian insurance industry has now reached N148.5 billion ($750 million) with most of it concentrated in the oil and gas, and...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may be extending its dragnet to pull in the Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola as indications emerged over the weekend...
In from Nifemi Daniel … Super Eagles striker, Anthony Ujah, continues his rich vein of form for his new Bundesliga club, Werder Bremen, as he scored...
One reason President Muhammadu Buhari has not appointed his cabinet, is because hi government is planning to reduce the number of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs)...
The General Secretary of Afenifere, a Yoruba social cultural group, Chief Sehinde Arogbofa, has faulted Arewa leaders over claims that the report of the National Conference...
Within a short period of one week, Snoop Dog is having a brush with the police outside his country. First, last week, his car got stopped...
The unfortunate death of Cecil the lion in the hand of an American dentist has people wishing its killer got what’s coming to him. The lion-killer...
The good days are likely over For Chris’ fatherhood story and the positive media spotlight it brought along for the estwhile troubled star. His baby mama...
In from Nifemi Daniel … Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins has expressed readiness to return to the Super Eagles if invited by newly appointed coach, Sunday...
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has stated, that investigation into allegations that the Senate Standing rules used for the election of principal officers...
The FA Cup holders Arsenal on Sunday defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to win the Community Shield for a second season. The lone goal of the...
An average investor in the Nigerian stock market has lost about 13 per cent of his portfolio so far this year as a largely negative market...
President Muhammadu Buhari who left Nigeria on a state visit to Benin Republic, on Saturday, assured the country that the Boko Haram terrorists will become history...
Workers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday launched a fresh offensive against the leadership of the party, zeroing in on the National Publicity Secretary,...
The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is seeking a speedy review of laws, fiscal regime, licenses and price regime of petroleum products in the country. The...
In from Ali Smart … The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised the alarm over N2billion fuel trapped in the Capital Oil tank...
The remains of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade may have arrived the ancient city, although the Royal Traditional Council (RTC) of Ife, maintained that...
In from Ali Smart … Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its hearing on the complaints leveled against BGL Plc by more than 30 investors,...
In from Ali Smart … The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday reiterated its commitment to deal with any money deposit bank aiding money laundering...
Melinda, wife of Bill Gates, the world’s richest man who according to Forbes magazine is worth $76 billion, was in Malawi on Saturday, where she helped...
Chelsea coach Joseph Mourinho has concluded plans to unleash the Nigerian duo of John Mikel Obi and Victor Moses on London rivals, Arsenal in this weekend’s...
Nick Gordon, boyfriend of late Bobbi Kristina Brown who found her unconscious in a bathtub at her home nearly six months ago was conspicuously missing, as...
Mohammed Kari has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), replacing Fola Daniel whose second and...
In the dying days of the administration, some top government officials, influential ministers and powerful aides of former President Goodluck Jonathan allegedly allocated to themselves, about...
Aggrieved workers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday revealed more underground dealings of the party that they said contributed to the party’s failure in...
By Etcetera … I have been receiving a lot of mails and phone calls in recent weeks requesting that I lend my voice in support of...
