The former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki who was only recently relieved of his position, came under scrutiny as officials of the State Security Service,...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has shunned the directive of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on the selection of principal officers...
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the dismissal of Patrick Ziakede Akpobolokemi, the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Special Adviser to the...
In from Nifemi Daniel… President of Nigeria Football Federation has revealed the rationale behind the payment of three month upfront to newly appointed Super Eagles coach,...
About 126 soldiers who were dismissed from the Nigerian Army after an engagement with the Boko Haram terrorist sect in Bazza, Adamawa State in October 2014,...
In from Success Allantee… United Capital Plc, a Nigerian investment banking group quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), and Lion’s Head, have been appointed as...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as “brazen lies”, allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the Department of State Services (DSS) is interfering...
Switzerland says it has extradited one of the seven FIFA officials arrested in the country in May on racketeering and bribery charges to the United States...
Following the recent agreement between Iran and six world super power nations, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria would only support the use of nuclear...
Eurozone ministers have agreed to give Greece a €7bn (£5bn) “bridge” loan from an EU-wide fund to keep its finances afloat until a bailout is approved....
Despite a three-day straight slide in the exchange rate of the Naira against the US Dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that there...
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has described the call for the scrapping of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) by the...
Figures from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) indicate that funds in the Contributory Pension Scheme stood at N4.9tn, as at the end of May 2015. According...
In from Ali Smart… Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has directed Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and construction companies operating in Nigeria to comply with sector...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of using the Department of State Services (DSS) to sway the ongoing electoral tribunal matters to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has denied expressing anti-Igbo sentiments as alleged by Radio Biafra, a propaganda station that is still on air despite claims by the Federal...
Osun State’s Governor Rauf Aregbesola has replied in writing to the state’s House of Assembly on a petition against him by Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, who accused...
A former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, has threatened to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for defaming his character by imputing that...
By Success Allantee… It was four to one, the game between the downside and upside at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) again today (Wednesday) ended in...
In from Nifemi Daniel… The Nigeria Football Federation has pardoned Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama and midfielder Ogenyi Onazi following the intervention of newly appointed coach...
To ensure a secure process for Sim card replacement and curb incidents of fraudulent sim replacements which it says has become rampant in the telecommunications industry,...
In spite of efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria to curb access to hard currency on the official interbank market for importers of some goods,...
On Tuesday, a spacecraft of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States of America made an historic flypast of Pluto, and scientists...
In from Nifemi Daniel… Newly appointed Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has warned Super Eagles players to brace up or shape out stating that no player in...
As part of efforts to cut the costs of governance in his state, Kaduna State’s Governor Nasir El Rufai today announced the sacking of 20 permanent...
In from Enite Benjamin… Nothing better captures the actions of some Senators right now than the phrase ‘Foes by day, Friends by night’, as they vehemently...
By Prof. Pat Utomi… Confirmation has come that President Muhammmadu Buhari will be going to America this month. This going to America should not only be...
South Africa’s retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been admitted to a Cape Town hospital for a persistent infection, his foundation said. The foundation, which is named...
In from Chukwuma Michael… Radio Biafra, a station operating illegally from an unknown location is still on air despite yesterday’s claim by the Federal Government to...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has met with stakeholders in the Rivers State council crisis with a view to resolving the impasse over court orders and rulings...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has launched a protest against a plan by the Muhammadu Buhari administration to probe how $2.1billion was illegally withdrawn from the Excess...
Fresh crisis looms in the Senate as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hope of having equal opportunities with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the sharing...
The irregular supply of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) is having its effect on the country’s economy increasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI), measuring inflation, from nine...
As electricity generation in the country is expected to rise within the next few months, distribution of the product still poses a problem for Electricity distribution...
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied any rift with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he remains loyal to the president....
In from Nifemi Daniel… Men’s 3000m Steeplechase Olympic and world champion Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya and Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare are among the 16 athletes nominated...
In from Olumide Olaoluwa… Outspoken preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakare, is likely to be appointed a minister in the yet-to-be constituted cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ripples...
In from Olumide Olaoluwa… An intense lobby has commenced among leading Pentecostal preachers over the next chaplain of the Aso Rock chapel. The chapel, which is...
In from Success Allantee… The return outlook for Nigerian equities worsened yesterday (Tuesday) as the downtrend at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) entered the 10th consecutive...
Six Nigerians have been extradited to the United States to face a nine-count federal indictment in cases involving fraud schemes. The extradited Nigerians are: Oladimeji Seun...
Reprieve came the way of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, today as a Federal High Court in Abuja granted him and his two sons, bail....
Though on the run, with a hefty reward announced for his capture, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, a notorious Mexican drug lord who escaped from prison on...
The president of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has cleared the air on a purported story credited to him that the Senate does not need to screen...
World powers have reached a deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions. US President Barack Obama...
In from Nifemi Daniel… Nigeria has again fallen foul of the rules following the suspension of three players in the on-going 2015 FIBA Africa U-16 Women’s...
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has welcomed the call by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
Dealers of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) may be gunning for an increase in the official pump price of the product, as they have complained that there...
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday explained that his administration is yet to take a stand on fuel subsidy removal to avoid triggering hike in prices of essential...
The battle of wits between Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole and former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, continued yesterday...
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained how he settled for his choice of service chiefs, saying he considered merit and track records in picking them for their...
