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Rail Transport: 20 new coaches arriving within 6 weeks – Amaechi
Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has stated that 20 new coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna and the Lagos-Ibadan rail…
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Escaped Kano lion captured, returned to cage
By Tukur Muntari Kano, Oct. 21, 2019 The Management of Kano Zoological Garden has said that the escaped lion in…
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U.S. astronauts carry out 1st all-female spacewalk; Trump extols their bravery
Washington, Oct. 18, 2019 Two U.S. astronauts on Friday carried out the first-ever all-female spacewalk for humankind as they ventured…
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NDDC mess: Buhari orders forensic audit of Commission’s activities; Senate to probe Water Hyacinth Project
By Ismaila Chafe, Naomi Sharang Abuja, Oct. 17, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a forensic audit of the operations…
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Buhari approves N10bn for rehabilitation of Enugu Airport
Abuja, Oct. 17, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N10 billion Special Intervention Fund for immediate repairs…
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Onitsha tanker explosion: President Buhari sympathises with victims; Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem/Appeal Fund
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a mother and her child as a result of an…
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Marine environment: Nigeria committed to effective Ballast Water Management – Dakuku · IMO advocates harmonised enforcement
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to the…
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Subsidy: Nigerians financing governments’ inefficiency — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called for improvement in the infrastructure in…
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Nigerian consulate denies charging extra $200 for E-passport
New York, Oct. 14, 2019 The Nigerian consulate in New York has debunked allegation in some quarters that it charges…
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Recover looted wealth to fund budget – Falana
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 13, 2019 Human Rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has told the Federal Government to embark…
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NNPC discovers crude oil, gas in Northern Nigeria
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Oct. 11, 2019 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has discovered hydrocarbon deposits in…
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The story of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed’s Nobel Peace Prize Award
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who made peace last year with…
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Enugu airport requires N10 bn to be operational again – Sirika
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Oct. 10,2019 The Minister of Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika on Thursday said the Enugu International airport…
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Enugu Airport saga: Aviation Minister, Sirika, expected to address media next week
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, is expected to address a press conference next week on the issues surrounding the…
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Ex-President Jonathan keeps mum after meeting Buhari at Aso Rock
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 10, 2019 Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday declined comment on the outcome of his meeting…
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President Buhari inaugurates, sets agenda for Economic Advisory Council
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja administered oaths of office on members of the newly constituted Presidential Economic Advisory Council…
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Buhari presents 2020 N10.33trn Budget Bill to NASS; Defend your estimates this October – Lawan tells MDAs (Read full Budget speech)
Abuja, Oct. 8, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday presented the…
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At NES25, President Buhari says ‘Nigeria’s unique challenges can only be solved by Made in Nigeria solutions; Visits Shell stand
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared open the 25th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES25) with a charge to public and…
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Only a restructured Nigeria can move forward; There must be devolution of power, resources – Justice Olateru-Olagbegi
With the present structure of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari would not be able to achieve much in terms of…
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Adesina honoured with Emeka Anyaoku Lifetime Achievement Award
By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, Oct. 6, 2019 Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB) was on Sunday honoured…
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Buhari nominates Adesina for re-election as AfDB President
By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, Oct. 6, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Dr Akinwunmi Adesina for re-election as the President…
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David Cameron’s book is full of lies; Why he’s against me – President Jonathan
My Response To David Cameron’s Claims I read the comments by former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, in his new…
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Key takeaways from President Buhari’s visit to South Africa By Garba Shehu
There were several crucial outcomes from the three-day state visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Republic of South Africa, October…
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Nigeria, S’Africa to issue 10-year visa to businessmen, academics; Don’t forget your country, Buhari tells Nigerians in S’Africa
Following successful conclusion of the 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, which was…
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It’s a globalized world, be more tolerant of competition, Buhari urges S’ Africans, Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Pretoria, South Africa, called for more tolerance, vigilance and heightened security in countries to ensure…
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