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Nigeria offers attractive investment opportunities, says Buhari at TICAD7
“Nigeria has very attractive investment opportunities with some of the highest Returns-on-Investment,” President Muhammadu Buhari declared in Yokohama, Japan…
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Local
Johnson’s ‘despotic’ attempt to undermine UK parliament ‘new low’ in Brexit – Green Party
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson London, Aug. 29, 2019 The UK prime minister’s successful bid to shut the parliament for…
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Dickson appoints new CPS
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Aug. 29, 2019 Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Thursday appointed a new Chief Press Secretary…
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Buhari seeks Japanese support to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea, as Nigeria, EU sign MoU
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Yokohama, Japan, sought the support of the Asian government in combating piracy in the Gulf…
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Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Taraba; Set him, his car on fire
By Martins Abochol Jalingo, Aug. 29, 2019 A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. David Tanko, was on Thursday killed by gunmen in…
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Local
SERAP writes Chief Judge of Federal High Court, seeks expeditious hearing of Sowore’s application
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Justice John Tsoho, acting Chief Judge (CJ) of…
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Nigerians engaging in crimes abroad do not represent our values, says Buhari; Holds bilateral meeting with Abe of Japan; Witnesses signing of MOU between Nigeria, EU
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Yokohama, Japan said that the few Nigerians abroad indulging in criminal activities do not represent…
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Local
FBI’s Nigerian fraudsters: Penalty for violating zoning arrangements? By Jideofor Adibe
The recent news that the United States’ Department of Justice has indicted 80 individuals, 78 of whom are Nigerians,…
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Africa
TICAD 7: Japan, South Africa, African Development Bank unveil priorities to accelerate Africa’s technology transformation journey
“Let’s be visionary. Let’s be bold. Let’s support concrete initiatives to boost science, technology, and innovation in Africa,”- Akinwumi Adesina…
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Africa
Cameroon: Trial of soldiers for killing women, children must lead to justice for victims – Amnesty International
The Cameroonian authorities must leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice for two women and two children who were…
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Local
Lewandowski goals a precious commodity for Bayern
Berlin, Aug 29, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) A new contract is looming for Poland forward Robert Lewandowski, who will be carrying the…
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Nigeria can generate huge Forex from processing Indian hemp oil — Agro Economist
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Aug. 29, 2019 An Agro-Economist, Dr Victor Iyama, says Nigeria can generate foreign exchange by producing…
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Faith
Any Christian castigating leaders is not born again – RCCG Pastor
The Pastor in charge of Region 17 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Deji Afuye, has cautioned…
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Ogunbiyi, Adeniyi, others become Fellows of Nigerian Academy of Letters
The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) held its 21st Annual General Meeting/Convocation and Investiture of new Fellows at the University…
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Arts & Entertainment
When late Mrs Rosaline Aigbadan Ehize was celebrated in America
The Celebration of Life service for late Mrs Rosaline Aigbadan Ehize nee Omijie held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at…
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Ninth National Assembly will not fail Nigerians – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has declared that the ninth National Assembly will give its maximum support to…
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Police arrest housewife for allegedly conspiring with former in-laws to kill husband
By Shuaibu Tatu, Birnin Kebbi, Aug. 28, 2019 The Police in Kebbi have arrested a lactating mother, Auta Dogo, for…
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Local
Many injured as traders, revenue agents clash in Abakaliki market
By Douglas Okoro Abakaliki, Aug. 28, 2019 Several people on Wednesday in Abakaliki sustained various degrees of injuries when traders…
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Local
More than 1 million sign petition against British parliament suspension
London, Aug. 29, 2019 More than one million people have signed a petition calling for the British parliament not to…
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Abia CP confirms death of police officer in Aba
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, August 28, 2019 The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ene Okon, has confirmed Wednesday’s killing…
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Local
Kidnapping: Police rescue 3 ABU students
Kaduna, Aug. 28, 2019 The Kaduna State Police Command says its operatives have rescued three students of Ahmadu Bello University…
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Lead Story
Buhari in Japan: Some concerns and clarifications By Femi Adesina
Day two in Japan, and it was mainly for exhaling, catching our breath, receiving briefings and preparing for the Seventh…
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Nigeria and the price of lifeless leadership By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people…
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Ekeh, Zinox boss, intervenes in Imo State with N1.5b interest-free business, education loans
Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has declared a three-year interest free loan of N1b to petty traders and small…
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Business and Economy
Zenith Bank offers ZECA Education loan for children
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced the Zenith Children’s Account (ZECA) Education Loan to assist parents pay…
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