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A group known as the Integrity Youths has called on President Muhammed  Buhari to investigate the Director General of National Broadcasting Commission(NBC) Mr. Emeka Mba over the controversial sale of the 700MHz spectrum, a national frequency  meant for telecommunications services, to telecoms giant, MTN Nigeria, for N34 billion. The group stated that this was allegedly […]

President Muhammadu Buhari and All Progressives Congress’ (APC) dream of youth empowerment may turn out to be a mirage, unless they turn around the sports industry which has the potential to engage millions of Nigerians. The first step will be appointing a Sports Minister who understands the industry and has genuine intentions of stopping the […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned for questioning, the Chairman and Founder of Energy Resources Group,  Jide Omokore. Though it was earlier reported by Reuters that Omokore was arrested, it has been confirmed that the business magnate, a close ally of embattled former oil minister, Deizani Alison-Madueke was only questioned by the […]

I have met the former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke before.  It was about three years ago in an Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.  Unfortunately for me, former US president, George W Bush Jnr was also at the event.  Everyone – including my woman! – rushed off to have their picture taken with […]

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday revealed the names on the ministerial list sent to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari last week. The much anticipated sitting commenced almost 11 a.m after which Saraki listed the names as:1.Chris Ngige – Anambra 2. Kayode Fayemi- Ekiti 3. Rotimi Amaechi – Rivers 4. Babatunde Fashola -Lagos 5. […]

Following the weekend arrest and subsequent bail of Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Deizani Alison-Madueke, Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has secured the approval of a Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London to confiscate £27,000 seized from the minister. The minister was arrested in London on last friday for allegations of bribery and money laundering. The […]

President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed Monday in Abuja that the 2016 National Budget being prepared by his administration will include fresh policies and measures to encourage the rapid diversification of the Nigerian economy away from its current over-dependence on the oil and gas sector. Speaking at an audience with the President of the Movement of the […]

The Nigerian Army on Sunday denied that the multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, was caused by insurgents. According to the Army, the explosions were the result of a routine check on military equipment to be sure they are still functional. Fear pervaded the entire Maiduguri city which had constantly been under […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited has dragged the Natural Network Petroleum and Gas Company Limited and two others to Justice I.M. Sanni of a Federal High Court in Akure over alleged infringement on its trademark. The NNPC had in a suit filed by its counsel, Muyiwa Atoyebi, with case no: FHC/AK/99/15 joined Corporate Affairs Commission […]Read More

Though tribe and tongue may differ, Nigerians the world over, joined in brotherhood to celebrate the 55th independence anniversary of their beloved country, amidst unnerving socio-economic and security challenges, especially on account of the Boko Haram insurgency. But what is more, the critical message expressed by the chequered state of Nigeria’s nationhood as captured by […]

Nigeria’s former oil minister Deziani Allison-Madueke was on Friday arrested in London, by the Metropolitan police for charges of corruption. Sources close to Allison-Madueke revealed that she was arrested alongside some other persons whose identity could not be ascertained yet. According to Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Alison-Madueke was arrested in the British capital. She […]

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it would soon begin to expose those behind the sponsorship of the Boko Haram sect in the country as it now has knowledge of such. The Army has been in a fierce battle to end insurgency in the country since the order relocating the command headquarters to Maiduguri, Borno […]