Tag: Nigerian Government
ACN raises the red flag on worsening oil theft
The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has warned that the rising cases of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in…
Nigeria wants journalists barred from alleged bomber’s trial
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Nigeria’s Federal Government on Tuesday applied to a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to bar…
Nigeria recruits 180,000 farmers for rice
The Nigerian Government has registered 178,490 farmers to plant rice, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji…
Nigeria Can’t Meet Vision 20-20 Target, Says UNIDO
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has described as an illusion and self deceit the current efforts being made…
Nigeria confiscates ex-governor Ibori’s $15m bribe
Nnamdi Felix / Abuja Efforts by the Federal Government to confiscate the unclaimed bribe sum of $15 million allegedly offered…
Expect Petrol Scarcity, Marketers Warn
Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) said Nigerians should expect another round of petrol scarcity if the Federal Government…
Group wants Halliburton, Eni SPa, Shell tried for bribery
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a request to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…
Nigerian government to reward Olympic medal winners
Nigeria’s Federal Government has promised to reward athletes who win gold, silver or bronze medals in the forthcoming London Olympic…
Boko Haram Gets N40m From Algeria
The extremist group Boko Haram has received a N40 million cash backing from an Algerian terrorist organisation, according to an…
Illegal Car Tracking: Police Hunt For Company Boss
Police attached to the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Alagbon, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, have begun a manhunt for a…
Govt Ruins Talents
Oluwole Dairo a.k.a. Red Eye, the son of Femi Dairo, who held sway as the Artistes and Repertoire Controller of…
U-23 ECOWAS Games: Jonathan Counsels Youths
West African youths must fully utilise the gains of sports to prepare themselves for future leadership roles in the sub-region,…
USA’s Clampdown On Corrupt Nigerian Govt. Officials
The report that the government of the United States of America would start revoking the visas of corrupt Nigerian government…
Football, Headlines, Sports, World News
FIFA Gives Nigeria 2 Days To Reverse Ban On Eagles
World football governing body, FIFA, this morning issued Nigeria a two-day ultimatum to reverse their decision to suspend the Super…
Aftermath Of Deaths: Nigerians Still In Danger Of Lead Poisoning
People are in grave danger of lead poisoning in parts of rural Nigeria where there are illegal gold mines. In…