Jerusalem: Over 120 countries vote in favour of UN resolution, chide Trump; US threaten to cut financial support to UN
More than 100 countries defied President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for the U.S. to drop its recognition of Jerusalem…
Tears of joy as white Zimbabwean farmer returns to seized land
The last time white Zimbabwean farmer Rob Smart left his land it was at gunpoint, forced out in June by riot police armed with tear gas and AK-47 assault rifles….
Foundation urges Buhari to reshuffle cabinet for better performance
December 21, 2017 The Rule of Law Development Foundation (RODLDF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reshuffle his cabinet for improved performance. Mr Joseph Daudu (SAN),…
Oyo govt. releases N8.8bn for local council workers’ salaries
December 21, 2017 The Oyo State Government has released N8.8 billion for the immediate payment of local government workers’ salary in the state. The state Commissioner for Local Government and…
FANI-KAYODE SAYS INNOSON AFFAIR REFLECTS THE IGBO AS THE ORPHANS OF THE CORPORATE WORLD
Fiery and outspoken former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has described the treatment meted out to Innocent Chukwuma, the Founder of Innoson Motors who was openly disgraced and arrested by the…
Mining contributes N3.5bn to FG account in 2017- Fayemi
December 21, 2017 The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development said it contributed N3.5 billion to the Federation Account in 2017. Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of the sector, disclosed…
Despite assurances, fuel scarcity bites harder, NNPC blames marketers, Nigerians groan
Fuel scarcity has persisted nationwide despite assurances from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu. Inquiries by our reporters showed that…
CBN to offer 5% interest loans to farmers to procure feeds and equipment – Emefiele
The Federal Government will provide cheap funds of not more than five per cent to farmers who want to acquire agricultural equipment and feeds. The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, …
Edo Assembly passes 2018 N150.09 bn budget
December 21, 2017 The Edo House of Assembly on Thursday passed the state’s N150.09 billion budget for 2018 with an increase of about N3.433billion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Nigeria capital market indicators increase by 1.09%
December 21, 2017 The market indices of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) appreciated further on Thursday with a growth of 1.09 per cent following gains by some highly capitalised stocks….