The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday dismissed the rumour that 48million barrels of crude oil were missing, and challenged the Senate to go ahead with the forensic audit on the claim at its own cost, if it so wished. The issues of missing barrels of crude oil and non-approval of yearly budget of the […]

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, called for stiffer sanctions against the military administration in Mali, describing the events that led to their forceful takeover as a great setback for regional diplomacy with grave consequences for the peace and security of West Africa. “The action of the military in Mali has, regrettably, foisted on us as a […]

The crack in Governor Bala Mohammed’s cabinet became manifest following Wednesday’s resignation of his Commissioner for Commerce and Industries, Hon. Mohammed Al-Hassan Sadiq. The commissioner, who thanked Governor Mohammed for giving him an opportunity to serve in his cabinet, described his resignation as “voluntary.” His resignation letter dated August 19, 2020, he said he was […]

A black book to register perpetrators of rape and gender-based violence has been opened in Plateau State to ensure maximum punishment and deter others. Governor Simon Bako Lalong made the disclosure in Jos on Wednesday during a webinar on addressing sexual, gender-based violence and rape in Nigeria organised by Gideon & Funmi Para-Mallam Peace Foundation. […]

Sen. Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of Malam Wada Maida, Chairman Board of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Tinubu’s condolence is contained in a statement issued by his Media aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, on Thursday in Lagos. Maida died on Monday in […]

Beijing and Washington will soon hold a call on trade, China’s commerce ministry said Thursday, after reports that planned high-level talks on the “phase one” trade agreement between the two countries were postponed. The US and China signed the accord in January, bringing a partial truce in their lingering trade war, and obliging Beijing to […]

The Defence Headquarters says military troops had successfully thwarted an attempt by the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to scuttle the resettlement of Kukawa community in Borno on Tuesday. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Thursday, said the troops eliminated eight terrorists while several others escaped with gunshot wounds during the […]

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has said it would petition the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over the non-constitution of the governing board for the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) by President Muhammadu Buhari. It said the absence of the governing council as required by the law means the Commission was unable […]

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has promised to complete all projects started by his administration before he leaves office. Wike, who spoke on live television, said: “When I became governor in 2015, I knew I was in the opposition. I knew the Federal Government will not execute projects in this state but I cannot use […]

There seems to be strong opposition to your second term bid. Are you ready to play the Nigerian brand of politics to ensure that you return to power? This notion of Nigerian brand of politics is one that is creating different themes. Does it mean that I should have accumulated money meant to work for […]

The Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress(APC) for Edo State governorship election has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of importing thugs to cause violence. The opposition party feared the thugs may be armed to attack innocent people. APC alleged the Governor was moving with thugs during campaigns, urging security agents to call him to […]

President Muhmmadu Buhari is presiding over the 13th weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which took off at exactly 10am with the entrance of the President into the Executive Council Chambers, is also being attended b Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Six Ministers are physically present, including Attorney-General […]