FG takes over Arik Air, airline in heavy debt, poor service delivery
In a proactive move to avoid an imminent disaster in the aviation sector, the Federal Government has taken over the operations of troubled Arik Air which has been immersed in…
Okowa Calls for Action to Ensure Availability of Kerosene at the Right Price
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has called for necessary actions that would ensure regular supply and appropriate pricing of petroleum products to ease the suffering of Nigerians. Governor Okowa…
Epidemic, death looms in Port Harcourt as soot assaults residents
Residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, cried out over black particles which have taken over the air making live unbearable for many. The soot ostensibly carbon emission from an unknown…
Show of might: Nigerian Army to host Arms Championship in Sambisa Forest
In a show of bravura and a demonstration of superior might, the Nigerian Army has said that its 2017 Nigeria Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC 2017) will hold in recently…
I speak with Buhari everyday, says President’s elder sister Hajiya Rakiya
The only surviving elder sister of President Muhammad Buhari, Hajiya Rakiya has appealed to Nigerians to continue to pray for the wellness of the President, instead of spreading rumour about…
Extortion: el-Rufai bars FRSC from erecting checkpoints in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has barred personnel of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) from erecting checkpoints in Kaduna and other urban centres in the state. The directive is contained…
FG amends charges against Saraki, case adjourned until Feb. 23
The trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) was stalled on Wednesday in Abuja due to fresh filing of 18-count amended charge. Saraki was…
New National Tax Policy to Take Off this Year; RMAFC gives endorsement
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has endorsed the new National Tax Policy recently announced by the Federal Government to shore up Nigeria’s dwindling revenue base which suffered…
EFCC arraigns four for $1m advance fee fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday February 8, 2017 arraigned the quartet of Umar Audu Bida, Truth Igogori, Ifenyinwa Nwankwesiri and Ogechukwu Obaji before Justice Binta Nyako…
Nigerian Navy repels pirate attacks, rescues 21 crew members
The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major feat in its ongoing operations against piracy and other criminalities in Nigerian waters. On Wednesday, Nigerian Navy Ship OKPABANA rescued an oil tanker,…