President Muhammadu Buhari urged Nigerians Thursday morning to roll out the drums in celebration of the country’s 55th year of independence from the British colonialists, despite the hardship that the citizens are going through. He said the nation had failed … read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission has warned telecommunication subscribers against buying preregistered Subscriber Identification Module cards, threatening jail term for offenders. Speaking at the ongoing Abuja International Trade Fair, Acting Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, said selling, buying and … read more
Nigeria’s latest effort to combat theft could imperil its oil income lifeline, compounding the damage the crude price fall has done to its finances, access to dollars and imports. Oil traders and shipping brokers said a newly implemented “letter of … read more
The grim reality of the Mina, Saudi Arabia stampede was further highlighted yesterday with the news that Nigeria’s death toll had hit 64. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said in Makkah that 10 more bodies were identified, raising … read more
Nigeria is struggling with an unprecedented economic crisis due to a plunge in oil revenues undermining the state’s ability to provide even basic services, Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Tuesday. The comments by the country’s third most powerful person … read more
Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari is to take personal charge of the country’s crucial oil portfolio, his spokesperson said on Tuesday, as a deadline loomed for him to finally nominate his cabinet. Reports from New York, where Buhari has been attending … read more
The last batch of Nigerians who volunteered to help fight Ebola in Sierra Leone and Liberia has returned to the country. Seven volunteers returned yesterday from Sierra Leone and five volunteers will return from Liberia today. Speaking while receiving them … read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to recover Nigeria’s wealth stolen by the country’s past officials. He also reiterated his determination and resolve to strengthen anti-graft agencies in the country, to ensure the war on corruption is fought to a conclusive … read more
President Muhammadu Buhari promised at the United Nations on Monday to rescue the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram fighters in 2014 and to defeat the Islamist militia. “One of our major aims is to rescue the Chibok girls alive and … read more
The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has revealed the commission’s plan to phase out the use of kerosene as domestic cooking fuel in Nigeria. He made the disclosure at the weekend while speaking … read more