ECOWAS to host 2018 Diplomatic Sports in Abuja
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will host the 2018 Diplomatic Sports Competition, Moses Essien, Chairman, Organising Committee of Diplomatic Sports said on…
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NFF leadership tussle: FIFA hammer eminent, says Keyamo
The counsel to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Wednesday said Nigeria was at the risk of a FIFA ban following the latest developments in the NFF.
The…
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Man allegedly kills bartender over bottle of beer, remanded in prison custody
File photo of a bar
A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday directed that a 35-year-old man, Bakare Akeem, who was alleged killed a bartender over a bottle of beer, be…
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Poorlitics: Why ex-Yobe Governor, Bukar Abba is against money politics in new book
The book
By Our Reporter
Former Governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has written against money politics in a new book billed to be launched on July 23 in Abuja.
The…
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Over 22,000 persons displaced in Plateau violence – Red Cross
Governor Lalong of Plateau State
More than 22,000 persons have been displaced in recent violence in Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Jos South local government areas of Plateau State, the…
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Oil climbs to approximately $80 with equities, supply disruptions persist
Oil rose on Tuesday, supported by gains in equities and supply concerns in Norway and Libya.
Brent crude futures hit a session high of 79.51 dollars.
Oil reports correlation …
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CUPP won’t render smaller parties irrelevant – Abdulsalam
Labour Party National Chairman, Abdulsalam
National Chairman, Labour Party (LP), Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, on Tuesday, said coming together of political parties to form…
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CBN injects $210m into currency market
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Tuesday it had injected $210 million into the interbank foreign exchange market, extending efforts to boost…
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Boeing delivers 194 commercial, 16 defence airplanes in 2nd quarter
The Boeing Company on Tuesday announced that it had delivered a total of 210 aircraft across its commercial and defence operations for the second quarter of 2018.
A statement…
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Human Rights: FG says not on the defensive on AI’s report
Foreign Affairs minister, Onyeama
The Federal Government says it has never been on the defensive in its response to Amnesty International’s (AI) report on human rights in the…
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Benue Internal Revenue Chairman prevented from handing over
Benue State Governor Ortom
The sacked Executive Chairman, Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), Mrs Mimi Adzape-Orubibi, says she was prevented from her entering her office…
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FAAC: FG, states again, fail to share May revenue
Finance minister Adeosun
The monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting has again ended in a stalemate as Federal and state governments reject the revenue…
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Buhari mourns Amb. Worlu, orders immediate evacuation of her remains
Late Queen Worlu
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserated with the family, government and people of Edo over the death of Amb. Queen Worlu, Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of…
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Japan Self-Defense Forces Day reception in Abuja
On 5th July, Ambassador Yukata Kikuta hosted the Japan Self-Defense Forces Day Reception.
About 160 guests, Nigerians and diplomats related to military and security as well as some…
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: Is £99m signing a good deal for Italian champions?
Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his 112m euros (£99.2m) move from Real Madrid to Juventus after 450 goals in 438 games for the club.
But can that possibly be good value for…
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COMPARE & CONTRAST: Original and Fake NYSC Exemption Certificate for 2009
An exemption certificate obtained by PREMIUM TIMES Tuesday morning has further rubbished the authenticity of the purported NYSC certificate being paraded by Finance Minister Kemi…
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