Privatisation of power sector not working, Senate wants review; PENGASSAN lauds FG on refineries
The Senate has called for a review of the privatization of the country’s assets, especially power, done by the Goodluck Jonathan administration on the ground that it is not working….
Nigerian jailed in Vietnam for drug offence, gets reprieve
A Nigerian, Izundu Lotanna Chukwudi, found guilty in southern Vietnam of attempting to retail methamphetamine and sentenced to 18 years in jail has won his appeal to get the term…
Why Boko Haram escalated, by Obasanjo; lists failure to obey court order, use of stick without carrot as reasons
The former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has alleged that the refusal of Federal Government to pay compensation to members of the Boko Haram sect as ordered by the court at…
Another Nigerian shines in UK, wins Engineering award for tutoring app
A 27-year-old Nigerian, Godwin Benson has won an engineering award given by UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering for the tutoring app developed by him. According to the BBC, Benson, a…
Hard work by people, not spirits, make nations great – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has stressed the need for hard work in the civil service in order for Nigeria to actualize its developmental aspirations, noting that, “no matter how…
OPEC meeting favours extension of output cuts as Oando chief predicts jump to 2.2m barrels per day in Nigeria
OPEC and non-OPEC ministers are about now meeting for informal consultations in Vienna in a last-ditch bid to agree the duration of oil output cuts. The ministers would also seek…
How Tyson blew $300m on prostitutes, cars, mansions and went bankrupt
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, has admitted squandering his fortune on jewelry, prostitutes, mansions and cars which led to his bankruptcy in 2003. The controversial former boxer said he…
14% MPR irks MAN, wants a reduction
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Ogun Chapter, has condemned the retention of interest rate by the Monetary Policy Committee of CBN at 14 per cent. The MAN Chairman, Mr…
Stop leaking our investigations: UK warns US over Manchester attack
UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd slammed U.S. leaks on the investigation into the Manchester attack as “irritating” Wednesday and said she had made it clear that it “should not happen…
Pope queries Melania over Trump’s diet
Pope Francis queried First Lady Melania Trump about her husband’s eating habits during a Vatican audience on Wednesday, but it is unclear whether they discussed “pizza” or a similarly named…