Former Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike has revealed that he turned down a lucrative move to China in favour of a loan move to England during the January transfer window. He joined We‎st Ham on-loan from Turkish giants Fenerbahce before the transfer deadline in England but could have easily been …

A team of medical doctors based in the United States under the auspices of Global Eagle Foundation, has performed open heart surgeries on five patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Adazi Nnukwu in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. The doctors were led by Dr Joe Nwiloh, an indigene of the …

Nigeria’s crude oil output increased by 252,800 barrels per day in January, up from the 1.697 million barrels per day it recorded in December to 1.949 million barrels per day. This development has also boosted the total production of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in the month under …

The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued as the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the party rising from a controversial meeting in Abuja, Wednesday, removed its acting chairman, Dr. Haliru Mohammed, and mandated the secretary, Sen. Walid Jibril, to act in his stead. The meeting said Jibril will …

Telecommunications firm, MTN, has entered into fresh troubles with authorities in the country as the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Wednesday, ordered the company to pay N1.85 million  to a customer for breach of due diligence in the Ultimate Wonder promotional campaign it ran. CPC’s order was sequel to a complaint …

In furtherance of its commitment to re-prioritising spending and cutting costs on recurrent expenditure, the Efficiency Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance has said it is planning to introduce detailed price guidelines to ensure value for money in procurement by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). To reduce the incidence …

President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria from Britain, Wednesday, February 10, into the warm embrace of officials of the government. Beaming with smiles, the President upon alighting from his aircraft exchanged pleasantries and shook hands with the welcoming party who included service chiefs and top government functionaries present at the airport.

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa-Ibom State has announced Saturday March 12, 2016 for the re-run elections in five state constituencies and Uyo Senatorial District. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Gabriel Ada made this known to leaders of political parties and other stakeholders at a meeting …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday appointed Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka and Mr. Rasheed Gbadamosi as Co-Chairmen of the Lagos at 50 Planning Committee, just as he expressed optimism that the celebration will go a long way to showcase Lagos in its full splendor. The Committee has …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar on Wednesday said that the ineffective implementation of past budgets and abandonment of projects have led to wastages that have negatively affected the nation’s economy in the last 16 years. Saraki who stated this in his speech during the National Assembly’s interactive session with Civil Society …

Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has charged members of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, to join hands with the Commission to stamp out corruption from the Nigerian society. He also decried the practice by some members of the NBA who have been aiding some individuals …

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has charged the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to match its revenue collection process with electricity supply to the public. Governor Ahmed gave the charge when he received the management team of the Company led by its Chairman, Dr Olatunde Ayeni at the Government House, Ilorin. According …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI No fewer than 30 people were killed, while 78 others were injured when two female suicide bombers detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) at the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, Camp in Dikwa, the headquarters of Dikwa local government area of Borno State. Confirming the incident, the …

The trial of the seven persons accused of complicity in the over N24 billion scam in the police pension office resumed Wednesday, February 10, 2016 before Justice Hussein Baba Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja with prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, leading the fourth …

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said that he would settle down to the business of developing the state now that the legal battle concerning his governorship election is over. He gave the assurance in Uyo on Wednesday, during the special inter-denominational thanksgiving service to …

In continuation of their clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, troops of 212 Tank Battalion, 29 Task Force Brigade, early Wednesday morning laid an ambush on some Boko Haram elements at a major cattle market in Gwai Mainari around Mainok general area. A statement …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, his wife, Monica, leaders and members of the state House of Assembly, and members of the state executive council were among the huge congregation that gathered Wednesday at the Government House, Enugu as a special Ash Wednesday mass held to kick off the 2016 …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday felicitated with the Christian faithful as they commenced fasting to mark the 40 day Lenten season even as he urged them to use the period to pray for the peace and stability of the nation. Saraki who made the call in a …

Less than 24 hours after the sports writers body in the country issued the coach of the Super Eagles with a 7-day ultimatum, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is preparing a US$30,000 on the embattled coach who had called his critics ‘insane’, weekend. Oliseh looks set to consult with his …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole, Wednesday, declared that past governments and leaders in the country since 1960 were responsible for failed policies aimed at diversifying the economy. Oshiomhole who stated this in Benin City while delivering a maiden public lecture of the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of …

ANTHONY OMOH Troubled management of Bristow Helicopters has dispelled reports making the rounds in the aviation sector claiming that the Sikorsky S – 76c helicopter ditching incident in the Atlantic Ocean was connected to the downsizing carried out last year following loss of contracts by the airline. Managing director of Bristow, Mr Duncan Moore who …

Dangote Group, Nigeria’s largest company, is struggling with a constricted supply of foreign-exchange in the country and is relying on its international cement operations and export-credit agencies to get around the shortage. “The forex situation is extremely tight in Nigeria,” Group Executive Director, Devakumar Edwin, said in an e-mailed response …

CHINEDU WOSU, Yenagoa The Joint Military Taskforce (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, has arrested a suspected pipeline vandal, Prince Alvin Covkman Ouegun (aka Commander Abula), said to be the mastermind of the recent attack on a Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) facility in Bayelsa State. The Command …

CHINEDU WOSU, Yenagoa At least 18 persons have been confirmed dead following an auto crash that occurred, Wednesday, along the busy Mbiama East/ West Road in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The accident involving an 18-seater commuter bus travelling from Port Harcourt to Bayelsa State and a truck from …