France abolishes super thin models to curb anorexia
Super-thin models and secretly airbrushed photoshoots will soon be a thing of the past in fashion hub France, as authorities passed measures to protect young people from the dangers of…
How FG negotiated release of another 82 Chibok girls
The Presidency on Saturday confirmed the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls after three years in captivity. It also revealed how their freedom was negotiated: in exchange for some Boko Haram…
Osoborne dollar haul is government money in a private home: EFCC tells court how Folashade Oke bought apartment for N360m
It is a case of government money in a private apartment as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, on Friday told a Federal High Court in Lagos that…
Ajaokuta Steel nearing completion, to provide 500,000 jobs
The first phase of Ajaokuta Steel Company will provide 500,000 upstream and downstream employment when it becomes operational. Mr Isah Onobere, the Sole Administrator of the company, told journalists on…
From US to France: Cyber crooks leak Macron’s campaign email online
Leading French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron’s campaign said on Friday it had been the target of a “massive” computer hack that dumped its campaign emails online 1-1/2 days before voters…
Mercy for Messi: FIFA lifts international four-match ban
FIFA has lifted a four-match ban on Argentina and FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. The 29-year-old Messi was banned for insulting an assistant referee during a World Cup qualifier against…
Niger Delta: Presidency orders opening of Maritime University in Delta State
In a clear effort to further the Niger Delta New Vision policy of the Buhari administration, the Presidency has directed the resumption of activities towards the eventual opening of the…
How to make Nigeria great, by Peter Obi
I do not pretend to be an academic professor of Economics, but I believe that I have had sufficient practical experience in running private businesses and in managing the affairs…
Police confirm death of seven persons in Mandarari suicide bomb
The Borno Police Command on Friday confirmed the killing of seven persons after two suspected female suicide bombers attacked Mandarari ward in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno. Malam Murtala…
House uncovers $270m forex scam linked to Ascon oil, Folawiyo Energy
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Review of Pump Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has uncovered a $270 million forex exchange diversion scam involving Ascon Oil Ltd and…