Nigeria, Others Get £45m Support For Smallholder Agri-businesses
The European Union (EU) has provided 45 million euros to support smallholder agri-businesses in rural area in Nigeria and other African countries. The EU disclosed this in a press statement…
The Army Remains Apolitical, No Personnel Will Be Used For Political Missions-Army
The Nigerian Army has debunked allegations that some of its personnel will be aiding and supporting some political parties. This was contained in a statement by the Acting…
Nigeria: Stocks, assets fall on election delay as uncertainty rules
A delay in Nigeria’s presidential elections set off the biggest decline in the country’s stock market in six months on Monday and also put pressure on its bonds and currency….
PDP Expresses Concern Over Buhari’s Directive to Security Agencies Ahead of Re-scheduled Polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive to security agencies to be ruthless to anyone who tries to snatch ballot boxes in the…
INEC Approves Resumption of Political Campaigns Ahead of Re-scheduled Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has okayed resumption of political campaigns across the country ahead of the re-scheduled elections on Saturday 23rd. This was contained in a statement…
Osaze Odemwingie’s hotel manager shot dead in rival cult shootout
Gunmen have killed the manager of a hotel belonging to ex-Nigeria international footballer, Osaze Odemwingie, located at Erediauwa Street, off Upper Sokponba Road, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo. The name…
Johnson-Sirleaf Leaves Nigeria to return Thursday
former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf The ECOWAS Head of Election Observer Mission, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf on Monday returned to her country following the postponement of the…
Okowa Visits Family of Slain Aide, Calls for Peaceful Elections
As Nigerians prepare for elections, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has called for violent-free elections, saying politicians could engage in issue-based campaigns without killing or maiming the electorate….
2019: Presidency explains Buhari’s directive to security agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) owed Nigerians detailed explanation for its decision to delay the general elections. The President also announced that he…
2019 polls: Arik, Aero slash fares
Nigerian carriers, Aero Contractors and Arik Air, have introduced promo fares to help Nigerians who wish to travel to go and vote during the 2019 General Elections. The airlines made…