Embrace new cost reflective electricity tarrif, Oba of Lagos urges Nigerians
December 22, 2017 The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has advised Nigerians to embrace the new cost reflective tariff for effective and regular electricity supply. Akiolu gave the advice…
Bloomberg predicts investor apathy towards Nigeria next year, cites election
As more investment inflow is being projected for Africa next year, Bloomberg sees Nigeria losing ground as more and more investors would shy away from the country because of election…
Malami confirms arrest of Innosson’s chief is subjudice, says case with GTBank pending in court
Mr Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, on Thursday denied knowledge of the circumstances that led to Wednesday’s arrest and detention of vehicle manufacturer, Chief…
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…