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National carrier will be private sector driven – Sirika

The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the proposed national carrier will be private sector driven.
Amnesty International

Amnesty International condemns Boko Haram’s attack on Adamawa mosque

Amnesty International has described as deplorable Tuesday's suicide attack against Muslims in a mosque at Mubi, Adamawa State by Boko…

Gov. Bindow urges Mubi residents to be security conscious

Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa on Wednesday urged residents of the state to be more security conscious to avert further…

AU welcomes Mugabe’s resignation

The African Union (AU) on Wednesday welcomed the resignation of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

Use dry ports to access Int’l markets, Shippers advise farmers

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Shippers Council (NSC) Mr Hassan Bello, on Wednesday advised farmers to explore the availability…

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa to be sworn in on Friday

Zimbabwe’s former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Friday following the resignation of Robert Mugabe,…

President Buhari is the best for Nigeria – Okorocha

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo says there is no better man for the Presidency than President Muhammadu Buhari.
E-invoicing: MAN seeks 90 days extension, expresses concern over guidelines

Experts differ on CBN’s retention of interest rate

Financial experts have expressed mixed feelings over the retention of the benchmark interest rate of 14 per cent alongside other…

NCAT to acquire 5 aircraft in 2018

The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria says it will acquire five new modern light aircraft in 2018.

U.S. Navy plane crashes in Philippine Sea

A U.S. Navy transport plane carrying 11 people crashed in waters southeast of Japan’s Okinawa island on Wednesday as it…
A building in Marawi is set ablaze by airstrikes carried out by the Philippine Air Force.

U.S. air strike kills 100 militants in Somalia

The U.S. military said on Tuesday that an air strike targeting an Al-Shabaab camp had killed 100 militants.

Zuma cancels visit to Zimbabwe

South African President Jacob Zuma will no longer travel to Zimbabwe on a mediation mission as previously planned, the Presidency…

More than 160,000 migrants cross Mediterranean – IOM

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that more than 160,000 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe in 2017…

Nigerians are the most talented entrepreneurs in the world – Osinbanjo

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday said that Nigerians possessed the most talented entrepreneurial attributes globally.

China respects Mugabe’s decision to resign

China said on Wednesday that it respects Robert Mugabe’s decision to resign as Zimbabwe’s president, a week after the African…

Africans must move beyond aid – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has called on Africa countries to move beyond aid handouts that have failed to bring…
European Union (EU)

EU ready to support Zimbabwe’s democratic aspirations

The European Union is ready to assist Zimbabwe in its transition to democratic elections, inclusive dialogue after resignation of Robert…

Nigerian Govt. presents revised MTEF/FSP to Senate

The Federal Government has presented a revised 2018 to 2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to…

Mubi Blast: U.S. condemns attack, vows to partner Nigeria

The U.S. has condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa, which killed no fewer than 50 people…

“The crocodile” to return home after Mugabe’s resignation

Former vice president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is expected to be sworn in as president following the resignation of…

NNPC completes gas pipeline projects

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has completed, commissioned and delivered 500 kilometers (km) of gas pipelines between…

Rivers govt. to host National Wrestling Championship

The Rivers Government on Tuesday said that it was set to host the first Gov. Nyesom Wike National Wrestling Championship…

NLC seeks collaboration with foreign govts. to curb unemployment

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is seeking collaboration of the Canadian and German governments to mitigate the high…

Gully erosion: Community cries for help, seeks NDDC assistance

The Afaha Oku Community in Uyo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom has appealed to the State Government to come…
EFCC deploys operatives across the 36 states and FCT to combat vote buying in next Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections.

UK Govt Trains EFCC Operatives

Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed his gratitude to the Government of the United…

Police beef up security for Yuletides

The Niger state Police Command says it has deployed its personnel across the state in an effort to ensure hitch-free…

Gov Amosun promises to complete ongoing projects

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Tuesday restated his resolve to complete ongoing projects as well as initiate new…

Oyo awards scholarship to best WASSCE students

Eminent personalities and corporate organisations including traditional rulers, captains of industries, philanthropists and political class on Tuesday donated handsomely towards…

Sevilla came from behind to hold Liverpool to a draw

Liverpool conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as Sevilla fought back from 3-0 down at half-time to take a point from a…

City maintain 100 percent win with Sterling’s lone strike against Feyenoord

Manchester City secured top spot in Champions League Group F as Raheem Sterling's late goal gave them victory over Dutch…