Breaking News: States in Nigeria to receive 13% derivation from mining revenue — FG
Business
October 19, 2017
Breaking News: States in Nigeria to receive 13% derivation from mining revenue — FG
The Federal Government has disclosed that states will receive 13 per cent derivation from mining revenue to encourage more collaboration.…
President Buhari’s plane touches ground in Ankara, Turkey for D-8 Summit
General News
October 19, 2017
President Buhari’s plane touches ground in Ankara, Turkey for D-8 Summit
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, who left Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital, shortly after presiding over this week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC)…
Ogoni clean-up projects on course – Senate
General News
October 19, 2017
Ogoni clean-up projects on course – Senate
The Senate on Wednesday allayed fears on the implementation of the ongoing Ogoni Clean-up project, saying “it is on course”.…
President Buhari approves payment of pensions for Biafra veterans 17 years after pardon
Economy
October 19, 2017
President Buhari approves payment of pensions for Biafra veterans 17 years after pardon
*PTAD to effect payment President Muhammadu has given his approval for the payment of pension benefits to some members of…
Sokoto’s out of school children drops by half, UNICEF declares
Diplomacy
October 18, 2017
Sokoto’s out of school children drops by half, UNICEF declares
The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF), Sokoto Office outgoing Chief Field Officer, Muhammad Muhuiddin, on Tuesday said the number of Out…
APC has no candidate besides Buhari for 2019 — Ortom
Anti-Corruption War
October 18, 2017
APC has no candidate besides Buhari for 2019 — Ortom
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has said apart from President Muhammadu Buhari, there is no credible presidential candidate that has…
Senate asks Buhari to split Fashola’s job, give Power to separate minister
Business
October 18, 2017
Senate asks Buhari to split Fashola’s job, give Power to separate minister
The Senate on Tuesday passed a unanimous resolution, demanding the that President Muhammadu Buhari remove Power Ministry from the portfolios…
Customs challenges auto dealer, who bribed Customs officer to clear vehicles to report
Business
October 18, 2017
Customs challenges auto dealer, who bribed Customs officer to clear vehicles to report
*Justifies 3,000 seized vehicles in recent times “The present government policy prohibits importation through the land borders and our responsibility…
NNPC plans 2bn litres of PMS stock to forestall scarcity in Xmas period
Business
October 18, 2017
NNPC plans 2bn litres of PMS stock to forestall scarcity in Xmas period
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Tuesday, commenced moves to ensure adequate supply of petroleum products between now and…
Oil price rises towards $59
Business
October 18, 2017
Oil price rises towards $59
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, lifted by a fall in U.S. crude inventories and concerns that tensions in the Middle…