NRC boss Okhiria jailed for contempt
The Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria has been ordered jailed for three months over contempt, a Lagos High court judge said today. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun…
Buhari To Attend AU Summit in Mauritania
President Muhammadu Buhari will, Saturday, embark on an official visit to Nouakchott, Mauritania to attend the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government…
NAFÂ Organize Conference To Curb Human Rights ViolationsÂ
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a 3-day Legal Conference for NAF field commanders and legal officers at the Air Vice Marshal (AVM) EE Edem Multipurpose Hall, NAF Base…
FG Makes U-turn ,Set To Review  500% Tariff Rate On Alcoholic BeveragesÂ
The Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has assured members of the National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Joint Employers and Workers Association that the Federal…
9 killed in Lagos tanker fire, 54 vehicles burnt
Nine persons have been confirmed dead in the petrol tanker fire around Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday. after it caught fire and spread the inferno to the…
Government Policy in Mining Sector Showing Positive Results – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the Federal Government’s key policy objective of rejuvenating the mining sector was being realised as witnessed by the diversification of the economy and…
Gov Lalong Condemns Violent Protest in Plateau
The Plateau State Governor Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has condemned in very strong terms the protest organized by some group of people over the recent attacks in the Northern…
Plateau And PDP’S Crocodile Tears – Presidency
The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which…
Right of Reply: Nigeria`s current poverty rating not based on any recent survey -Budget and National Planning Ministry
The attention of the Ministry of Budget and National Planning has been drawn to a recent publication on the World Poverty Clock by World Data Lab in Vienna, Austria, indicating…
World Bank grants $2.1bn loan for seven projects in Nigeria
The World Bank has approved of $2.1bn loan for seven projects to be executed in Nigeria. The loan was announced in a statement issued by World Bank Country Director for…