Last week, this column argued that the Structural Adjustment Programme, which turned forty years last month, did not emerge from a prosperous economy suddenly captured […]
Presidency dismisses Makinde’s claim of N250 billion NLNG dividends per state
The Presidency has dismissed claims by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that the Federal Government…
NDLEA intercepts N7.1 billion drugs in Lagos, arrests 85-year-old woman in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs worth over N7.1 billion…
Navy uncovers illegal refinery with 114,500 litres of petroleum products, arrests 10
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a suspected illegal refining site containing approximately 114,500 litres of…
EU to provide €20 million in defence support to Nigerian Armed Forces
The European Union (EU) is set to provide €20 million in defence assistance to the…
Benue Flags Off Distribution Of FG-Assisted Fertiliser To Farmers
Benue State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Benjamin Ashaver, has flagged off the distribution of 21 trucks of Federal Government-assisted Fertiliser, provided through […]
Foundation Claims Over $200bn Undeclared Losses In Nigeria’s War Against Terrorism
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has asserted that Nigeria has suffered over $200 billion in undeclared economic, social and developmental losses since the outbreak […]
Wike Plans Annual New Year Fireworks, Facelift For Life Camp Park
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has unveiled plans to redevelop the abandoned recreational garden at the Life Camp Roundabout into a […]
Writers Honour Medical Expert For Driving Public Health Delivery
The Unveiling African Parliament Writers Network, in partnership with Parliamentary Initiatives at the ECOWAS Commission Annex, Abuja, has honoured the medical director of Hajiya Gambo […]
Good Health Catalyst For Sustainable Development, Says Ex-Deputy Governor
A former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has emphasised that good health remains the pivotal foundation on which education, productivity and sustainable […]
Market Cartels Undermining West Africa’s Economy – ECOWAS
By Eneole Otorkpa, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States Regional Competition Authority (ECOWAS-ERCA) has warned that price-fixing, market allocation and anti-competitive practices […]
“My fiancée cheated on me” — Comedian Mazi Okeke opens up over painful heartbreak
Popular Nigerian comedian Mazi Okeke has stirred reactions online after opening up about the emotional pain he says he experienced following the collapse of his […]
Fight Ethnic, ReligIous, Poor-Rich Divisions, Sanusi Advises Nigerians
By Eneole Otorkpa, Abuja The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has decried the deepening division among Nigerians along ethnic and religous lines. He […]
Court Jails 2 For Smuggling Rice, Orders Forfeiture Of Boat, 140 Bags
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two men, Kappo Waheed and James Oke, to 24 months’ imprisonment […]