Nigerian army says NGO aided terrorists, forces it to close office
The army in northeastern Nigeria forced non-profit Action Against Hunger to close its office in the region, accusing it on Thursday of aiding terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and…
I was jobless for six years in South Africa, they deny us jobs – Returnee cries
One of the returnees from South Africa (who refused to give his name) has narrated how he roamed the streets of South Africa in search of jobs but was denied…
FAAC: FG, States, LGAs share N740.880bn as August revenue
The Federal Government, States and Local Government Areas (LGAs) on Thursday shared N740.88 billion as federal allocation for the month of August. This is contained in a communique issued at…
Nigeria’s debt to hit N30 trillion as Buhari wants to borrow again
Not minding a staggering debt stock of $81.2 billion (N29.032 trillion) made up of domestic debt at $55.6 billion (N20 trillion) and foreign loans at $25.6 billion (N9 trillion), the…
NAPTIP arrests house help for alleged sodomy
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 21-year-old house help, Usman Abubakar for allegedly sodomising 10 minors in Sokoto. The Sokoto Zonal Commander…
25-year-old man commits suicide over girlfriend
The Surulere Police Station on Wednesday received an information that one Kehinde Muse, 25, of No 56, Modele Street drank a substance suspected to be sniper. DSP Bala Elkana, Police…
We are committed to ensuring Nigeria takes its rightful place in the int’l gas market – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment towards harnessing Nigeria’s abundant resources for the benefit of Nigerians. It’s Group Managing Director Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this while…
Five Nigerians make list of 16 coaches from Africa shortlisted as “Future Stars”
WorldRemit has announced the shortlisting of 16 applicants from Africa for its Future Stars programme. WorldRemit and Arsenal launched the second edition of the Future Stars programme in…
Evacuation: Air Peace crew rejects allowances, offers to work for free
Taking a cue from their boss, Allen Onyema, the 18-man crew of Air Peace which evacuated Nigerians from South Africa have returned their allowances, saying it is their sacrifice to…
NIMC collaborates with NIS on NIN to prevent foreigners from enrolling
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to prevent foreigners from enrolling as Nigerians in the National Identity Scheme. NIMC Director…