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NDDC: Over N3.7b recovered from contractors, Directors – Buhari says as Advisory Committee is inaugurated
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said law enforcement agencies have recovered over N3.7billion as well as various assets worth…
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Senate passes CAMA amendment bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Corporate and Allied Matters Act amendment bill, 2020. The passage of the bill by…
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Secretary to Government of Nigeria, Mustapha, heads Presidential Task Force for control of Coronavirus
A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), has announced the constitution of a Presidential…
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China’s President, Xi, visits Wuhan, signalling tide turning in China’s coronavirus battle
Beijing, March 10, 2020 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday made his first visit to Wuhan since a coronavirus outbreak…
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‘The Nigeria Literature Prize will outlast any MD of NLNG’ – Tony Attah
By Toyin Akinosho Tony Attah, Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd, dismisses the misgivings that the…
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Dybala stunner sends Juve top with behind-closed-doors’ win over Inter Milan
Turin (Italy), March 9, 2020 A wonderful winning goal from substitute Paulo Dybala sent Juventus back to the top…
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In honour of the great Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike By Princess Mikky Attah
I mourned within me late last year when I read of the death of Dr Ore Falomo, late Chief M.K.O…
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AKK gas pipeline: President Buhari’s big infrastructure push By Garba Shehu
ONE of the big promises made by President Muhammadu Buhari in his campaign for Nigeria’s presidency is the Ajaokuta-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano (AKK)…
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Why I returned to Patterson School – Peter Obi
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the sight of the burnt hostel and the look…
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We’re repositioning Bayelsa PDP for future elections – Gov Diri
Gov Douye Diri on Sunday said the Bayelsa chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is being repositioned to regain its…
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Saudi King, Salman appears in public after health rumours
Riyadh, March 8, 2020 Saudi state media on Sunday released footage and photographs of King Salman taken during the swearing…
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Birthday: Buhari calls Osinbajo, salutes his loyalty, intellectual capacity
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 8, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has originated a phone call to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on…
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Dangote Subsea Pipeline to boost Nigeria’s gas supply, reduce flaring
The Dangote Subsea Gas Pipeline Project is expected to unlock significant gas supply for industrial activities and considerably reduce flaring…
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Messages of goodwill flow in as Vice President Osinbajo turns 63
Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who was born on March 8, 1957, has clocked 62 years. Osinbajo,…
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Nigeria’s Premium Times faces cyberattacks, intimidation of journalists after publishing leaked documents
New York, March 6, 2020 Nigerian authorities should ensure that Premium Times employees are able to work in safety and…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as South African Economic Adviser well deserved — Obi •Recalls her efforts to save Nigeria
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as…
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Regional Security: Enugu Journalists call for synergy among Igbo leaders
The Enugu Journalists Forum (EJF), an umbrella body of journalists of Enugu state extraction practicing in Abuja, has called on…
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Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail, judge rules
Asuncion, March 8, 2020 Former Brazilian international Ronaldinho Gaucho was ordered to remain in jail in Paraguay on Saturday after…
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Police arrest suspected kidnapper, rescue 13 victims in Enugu
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmBy Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, March 7, 2020 The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued 13…
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Alleged N2.2bn land scam: Court restrains Kano anti-graft agency from investigating Emir Sanusi
By Tukur Muntari Kano, March 6, 2020 The Federal High Court in Kano on Friday restrained the Kano state Public…
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U.S. coronavirus death toll rises as 21 test positive on cruise ship
Washington, March 7, 2020 The death toll in the U.S. from the coronavirus rose to 17 on Friday, as the…
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N/Delta youths accuse, warn NSA over Amnesty, demand appointment of Dokubo’s replacement from region
Niger Delta youth leaders on Wednesday warned the National Security Adviser (NSA) Maj-Gen Babagana Mongunu (Retd) of the implications of…
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U.S. Senate approves $8.3bn coronavirus package
Washington, March 5, 2020 The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved Thursday a 8.3 billion dollar emergency spending bill to respond to…
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UNGA President advocates strict financial transparency in developing countries
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 6, 2020 (NAN) President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has…
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