Foreign investors interested in coming into Nigeria to invest in the various sectors of the nation’s economy have been urged to always pass through the proper channel rather than cutting corners. The danger inherent in such adventure is that genuine … read more
No fewer than five persons were yesterday killed at Ekowe, Oporoma/Peremabiri and Ogbia communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State when youths of the communities clashed with some suspected militants who kidnapped the son of the … read more
The Federal Government plans to provide about three millions jobs in the next three years to cater for the rising cases of joblessness, especially among the youths across the federation. The Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, Alhaji Abba Ruma … read more
The rivalry between erstwhile friends turned enemies heated up yesterday when America’s Forbes’ magazine released its latest list of World’s richest with Femi Otedola joining Aliko Dangote who debuted last year as the only Nigerians on the billionaire club. While … read more
Faced with dwindling oil production due to the rising violence in Nigeria’s Niger Delta oil region, Anglo Dutch oil giant Shell has fired 1,800 workers as part of its strategy to stay afloat, local newspapers reported on Wednesday. ”I can … read more
Homosexuals in Nigeria protested against making same-sex marriage a crime, saying that it is a violation of their fundamental human rights. They say they have constitutional right to live and associate freely in a democratic country. The new law would … read more
The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of two brand new warships, the Manta, 38 metre Offshore Patrol Craft (OPC), as well as two new helicopter gunships, the Augusta Helicopter all from Italy. The two naval vessels were received last weekend … read more
Nigeria on Wednesday proposed a raft of electoral changes aimed at enhancing the credibility of future polls in the continent’s largest democracy, Information Minister Dora Akunyili said. Akunyili said cabinet considered recommendations by an electoral reform panel and agreed that … read more
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday took far-reaching decisions on issues affecting its members and the proposed deregulation of the downstream sector of the oil industry by the Federal Government. It, therefore, resolved to embark on immediate protest rallies … read more
OVER 2,000 lives were allegedly wasted between 2002 and 2004 during the cult crises spareheaded by Ateke Tom and Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari in Rivers State. Rivers State governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, said this on Tuesday as the Chairman of the … read more