A Nigerian court ordered the seizure of fugitive former rebel leader Government “Tompolo” Ekpemupolo’s assets after he failed again on Friday to appear on graft charges. Ekpemupolo, an infamous armed militant in the oil-rich Niger Delta who became a government … read more
The free falling that has characterised the naira- in recent time- continued at the parallel market on Thursday, February 18, with the Nigerian currency nosediving to 391 against the dollar as the foreign exchange scarcity persists. The naira in less … read more
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Day 3 qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt will now take place at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Friday, March 25. Media Officer of the Nigeria … read more
South African retailer Truworths has pulled out of its Nigerian business citing import restrictions, its chief executive said on Thursday, a sign President Muhammadu Buhari’s attempts to boost local industry are hurting foreign investment. As well as being unable to … read more
The UN has warned that 50,000 Nigerians, ensnared by an insurgency by Boko Haram that the government says has been all but defeated, are at risk of starving to death. Large rural areas in Borno State in Nigeria’s north-east are, … read more
There has been renewed talk lately about the need for Nigerians to patronise locally made goods, (someone should have added… and services!). Championed by Senator Ben Murray Bruce, and supported by the Senate President Bukola Saraki, the Minister of State … read more
You might want to strike a pose if you ever see camera flashes in your direction, because your modeling career might be just around the corner. In the case of one young lady in Nigeria, a chance photobombing moment has … read more
Nigeria has been chosen as the host of this year’s Africa Soccer Cup of Nations. This was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday evening. “Considering indeed that the Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup might be held early … read more
Neighbouring country, Ghana has followed in the footstep of Nigeria by placing an embargo on some items from entry into its domain, just as the latter had restricted 41 items from access to foreign exchange. The Ghanaian Minister of Trade and … read more
The Nigeria senior women’s team, Falcons, could get a foreign Coach before April when the defending champions join the qualification race for the 2017 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.In a communique released by the football association following its executive committee … read more