Another 134 Nigerians evacuated from Libya by EU, IOM
December 30, 2017 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU) have evacuated 134 more Nigerians from Libya. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, spokesperson for the National Emergency Management…
Presidency explains inclusion of dead men in Board list, blames Buhari’s illness
A few dead men were appointed into Federal Boards Friday by President Muhammadu Buhari but it was all due to the President’s protracted illness, the Presidency has explained. The errors…
Presidency Lists Key Achievements of Buhari’s Administration in 2017
At the twilight of 2017, and at the threshold of a brand New Year, it is fitting to recount some key achievements of the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the outgoing…
Fuel crisis: CACOL wants FG to punish culprits
December 29, 2017 The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), an NGO, on Friday urged the Federal Government to expose and punish those responsible for the current fuel crisis…
LCCI urges CBN to hasten release of N550bn export fund
December 29, 2017 The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to hasten the release of the N550 billion Export Stimulation Fund…
Gov. Obaseki assents to 2018 budget of N150bn in Edo
December 29, 2017 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday assented to the 2018 budget of N150.09 billion pledging 95 per cent implementation before the end of 2018. The News…
Nestle crosses N1, 500 to close 2017 at N1, 555.99
December 29, 2017 Transactions for the last trading day for 2017 on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded an upward trend with Nestle Nigeria hitting over N1, 500 mark. The…
Police investigates armed attack on Bayelsa community
December 29, 2017 The Police in Bayelsa says it is investigating the recent armed attack on Oronto Douglas’ residence and Okoroba community in Nembe Local Government Area of the state….
Liberia’s VP concedes defeat, congratulates Weah
December 29, 2017 Liberia’s Vice President, Jospeh Boakai, has conceded the Dec. 26 presidential runoff election to former soccer star, George Weah. In a nationwide broadcast from his party’s headquarters…
Parliament must initiate impeach proceedings against Zuma, Court rules
South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that parliament had failed to hold President Jacob Zuma to account over a scandal related to state-funded upgrades to his home, and must…