Banks are killing agriculture with high interest rates – ogbeh
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said that high interest rate from banks remained the bane of financing of agriculture and the development of good…
Buhari returns on Saturday, I spoke with him and he’s fine – Saraki
All things being equal, President Muhammadu Buhari, may return to Nigeria from his vacation to the United Kingdom on Saturday. Leadership newspaper quoting a source said on Thursday that except…
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…