AfDB to stake $800m in Nigerian agriculture
African Development Bank (AfDB) has resolved to launch $800 million scheme to support the agriculture sector in Nigeria. The Pesident of AfDB, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, said in Abuja on Monday…
FG Bans Importation of Vehicles through the Land Borders
Importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders has been banned by the Federal Government. The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles. The ban is sequel to…
Editors to Buhari: Kidnapping is scaring investors, fix it
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, the apex professional body of editors in the country has a strong message for President Muhammadu Buhari: stop the rising wave of kidnapping across…
Ibori returns on December 20, to face another trial by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to re-arrest and prosecute a former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, who will return to the country after completion of…
War on terror: NAF looks to Pakistan, Russia for fighter jets
Concerned about global politics surrounding procurement of sophisticated arms from western countries, Nigerian Airforce (NAF) is expecting arrival of war-planes and helicopters from Pakistan and Russia to boost its fleets….
Gowon, Obasanjo, Shonekan at Aso Villa Thanksgiving Service, Jonathan absent
Three former heads of states/presidents and three former number twos joined Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today to show gratitude to God, offering thanksgiving for his goodness over Nigeria. Prayers…
Nigerian refugees in Cameroun to return soon, get 1,460 bags of rice
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), at the weekend, delivered 1,460 bags of assorted food items on behalf of the Federal Government for the feeding of about 80,709 Nigerian refugees,…
MP wants Mourinho probed for dodging tax, United manager denies allegation
The tax affairs of football manager Jose Mourinho should be investigated by British officials following allegations he used off-shore companies to reduce his tax bill, a UK MP has said….
Putin continues pro-Trump gestures, calls Trump a ‘clever man’
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is a clever man and will quickly understand his new responsibilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with NTV TV. Putin has spoken previously…
Presidency to Emir Sanusi : You erred on $30 billion borrowing
Nigeria’s Presidency has replied the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi over the proposed external borrowing of $29.9 billion. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to…