Court to hear El-Zakzaky’s application to travel abroad on July 18
A Kaduna State High Court will on Thursday hear the application of the leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zazaky and wife, Zinat, seeking to travel to India…
It’s an insult for Ethiopian Airlines to help Nigeria set up own airline – Air Peace Chief
Mr Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace, says Nigeria does not need the assistance of any foreign airline to establish a new national carrier for the country. He described the recent…
Senate confirms Mohammad Tanko as substantive CJN
The Senate has confirmed Justice Tanko Mohammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed a two-hour question and answer session between the senators and Mohammad, who…
New minimum wage: Commencement of approved payment to be determined by OAG – Presidency
Federal Public Service workers currently earning below N30,000 will now begin to earn the new national minimum wage. This is because President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate implementation of…
Insecurity: PDP insists there is incompetence in the APC led administration
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security. National Chairman of the party, Mr Uche Secondus, made…
Nigeria ranked among countries taking steps to end Modern Slavery
Nigeria, Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Ethiopia and Mozambique are notable for taking steps to end modern slavery despite their limited resources according to research on Wednesday by the Walk Free Foundation,…
To end modern slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade – Research
Ten thousand people would need to be freed every day to eliminate modern slavery over the next decade, according to research on Wednesday showing countries making little or no progress…
Insurgency: Surrender to end the war – GOC warns insurgents
Maj.-Gen. Bulama Biu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Nigerian Army, has called on remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents to save themselves from the imminent calamity by surrendering…
“set your ovaries free”, have more babies to boost economy, President urges Tanzania’s women
President John Magufuli President John Magufuli urged Tanzania’s women to “set your ovaries free” and bear more children as a way to help boost the economy into a regional…
NNPC will work with Shell to expedite action on some crucial deepwater projects – Kyari
GMD, NNPC Mele Kyari The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it is partnering Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), to grow existing business relationship to increase the nation’s crude oil reserves….