Xenophobia: Presidency faults S.A envoy, insists Nigerians were targeted
The Presidency has insisted that contrary to the claims of the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Monroe, foreigners, particularly Nigerians, were targeted in the recent attacks in…
Activists warn of an “epidemic” of violence against women in South Africa
Activists have warned of an “epidemic” of violence against women in South Africa after a spate of killings and rapes sparked outrage in a country with one of the…
Tiv/Jukun Crisis: FG joins Benue, Taraba stakeholders’ meeting Wednesday – Presidency
The Presidency says the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), will participate in Wednesday’s Benue and Taraba States stakeholders’ meeting aimed at addressing the lingering…
LASG condemns attack on shoprite complexes, reiterates commitment to providing conducive environment for businesses to operate
The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the attacks on Shoprite Complexes at Jakande and Sangotedo Area of Ajah by some unidentified people claiming to…
Growing the country’s reserve to 40bn barrels by 2023 is realistic, achievable – Kyari
GMD NNPC, Mele Kyari The Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has reiterated his commitment to transparency and accountability in the operations of the…
Xenophobic: FG to push for compensation of Nigerians that suffered losses, dispatches special envoy to S/Africa
The Federal Government has dispatched a Special Envoy to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa the President’s deep concerns over reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in…
Siasia appeals to CAS over FIFA life ban
Former Super Eagles coach and Olympic medallist Samson Siasia has appealed the life ban slammed on him last month by FIFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in…
Bobrisky: Transgenders activities alien to us, should be resisted – NCWS
Nigeria’s cross dresser, self acclaimed transgender, Bobrisky The National Council for Women Society (NCWS) has commended the Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, for spearheading the campaign against…
Nigeria requires changes in judiciary, police, military to stop people resorting to violence in the absence of justice – UN
Nigeria needs urgent action to end the pressure cooker of violence which is claiming thousands of lives in the country. These were the words of Agnes Callamard, the United Nations Special…
Xenophobia: We are as concerned as you are – S/A Envoy tells Onyeama
The South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, has said that over 70 suspects have been arrested over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. He disclosed this…