Scientists question mass tree planting as climate change panacea
The potential for a global tree-planting drive to curb climate-change risks has been overestimated, scientists warned, flagging issues with maps and data used in a recent study and urging greater…
250 Nigerian Businesses for Africa Economic Forum in Sochi, as Buhari arrives for summit
The Presidency says about 250 Nigerian businesses will participate in the African Business Forum, which will bring together African and Russian business leaders in Sochi, Russia, between Oct. 23 and…
We have made progress in trade talks with U.S – Chinese vice foreign minister
China and the United States have achieved some progress in their trade talks, Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng said on Tuesday, and any problem could be resolved as long as…
LASG to roll out massive water, rail transport system by 2020 – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday said his administration would soon roll out massive water transport services in order to reduce over-dependence on road transportation. Sanwo-Olu said this…
NAF investigates alleged killing of two persons in Sokoto
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is investigating an online report alleging the killing of two persons at Mabera Area of Sokoto Metropolis by personnel of the Nigerian Air…
We did not shut out the Press from legislative business – Lawan
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that it was share misrepresentation of fact to say that journalists were not allowed to cover the budget defence sessions…
British-born Nigerian actor hopes black skinhead film will ‘heal’ pain
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje British-born Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje was taken into foster care by a white family near London as a baby in the 1960s. As a youth, the unthinkable happened: the…
$9.6bn P&ID contract scandal: Court remands 2 Britons in prison for alleged complicity
Two British nationals, James Nolan and Adam Quinn (at large), were on Monday before the Abuja division of the Federal High Court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
Border Closure: No gain without pain – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says ” there is no gain without pain”, Nigerians must endure the temporary effects of the borders closure to reap the…
Guber poll: APC ‘ll right the wrongs in Bayelsa if elected – Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the party will correct all the wrongs committed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…