- News from States
Buhari hasn’t fled Nigeria for exile – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, Media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has described news that the former president fled Nigeria for the UK on exile as fake news. In a statement on Sunday, Shehu advised the media to always cross check their facts before publishing. According to him, contrary to the report, it was widely publicised that Buhari had already returned to the…
Read More » - Economy
NNPC intercepts 800,000l vessel with stolen crude oil
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Ltd (NNPC Ltd) says it has intercepted an 800,000 litre capacity vessel with stolen oil. In a statement on Monday by Chief Corporate Communications OfficerNNPC Ltd. Garba Deen Muhammad, the vessel was intercepted by a private security contractor engaged by NNPC Ltd. According to the statement the vessel with the crude oil which was sourced…
Read More » - Perspectives
Why south-east should abandon call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, By Fredrick Nwabufo
We must tread with circumspection. We must follow reason. Why are we inclined to misadventures? Why are we not having conversations on how the south-east can work with the federal government to improve the infrastructural standing of the zone, and how we can take advantage of the decentralisation of electricity; revive industries and inland ports? Why are we lost in…
Read More » - Homeland News
PHOTO NEWS: Ikenne community hosts Osinbajo after 8 years service as Vice President
The people of Ikenne, Ogun State, home town of former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN hosted him to a civic reception to celebrate his successful tenure as the Vice President of Nigeria under the Buhari administration. The event was attended by community leaders, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri. Osinbajo attended the event…
Read More » - Homeland News
Ondo assembly approves indefinite extension of Akeredolu’s medical leave
The Ondo State House of Assembly has approved the extension of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s medical leave. The approval was given on Monday after the governor wrote to the assembly to extend his medical leave which started on June 6. The new leave was for an indefinite period, with no resumption date set for the governor. The decision to extend the…
Read More » - Perspectives
There was a country, By Osita Chidoka
As I visited my Muslim friends and enjoyed sumptuous ram-themed dishes commemorating the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) in total obedience to God’s directive to sacrifice his son, I wondered why the two Abrahamic religions in Nigeria have not elicited obedience to rules as a matter of course. As I pondered, I remembered a story I heard recently that reminded…
Read More » - Development
Afreximbank launches 2023 The African Trade Report
The African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank), 2023 edition of the African Trade Report (ATR2023) was launched at the Bank’s Annual Meeting – AAM2023 and 30th Anniversary celebrations in Accra, Ghana. Launching the ATR2023 along with HE Ambassador Albert Muchanga, the African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining, Professor Benedict Oramah, the President and Chairman of the Board of…
Read More » - Development
LASU to host international conference on SDGs
Lagos State University (LASU) has announced plans to host an international conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aimed at addressing the pressing challenges faced in achieving the SDGs by 2030. Titled “Advancing the SDGs: Strategies for Global Impact,” the conference will bring together esteemed scholars, experts, and practitioners from around the world. In light of the alarming global circumstances, where…
Read More » - Homeland News
Lagos set to clamp down on street trading
The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce is set to clamp down on street traders and support other sister agencies of the state in the enforcement of the total ban on street trading in the state. Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye, stated this at it’s Headquarters, Bolade Oshodi, where he made known the stand of the state government in guarantying…
Read More » - Development
US removes export duties on Nigerian cocoa, other products to boost economy
The United States has announced the removal of export duties on cocoa and other Nigerian products as part of an initiative to stimulate the nation’s economy. President Joe Biden made the disclosure during the inauguration of the 2nd National Working Committee of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN). Franklin Amao, a member of the Advisory Council on the Ease…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel