NIGERIA: Nweke Seeks Cooperation to Tackle Corruption
The Director General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mr. Frank Nweke, Thursday called on all Nigerians to join hands in fighting the scourge of corruption. Nweke, a former...
NIGERIA: Osun govt arrests 3 suspects over illegal mining
Three persons were, yesterday, arrested by the Osun state Government for illegal gold mining in Atakumosa West local government area of the state. The Coordinator, Office of Mineral and Natural...
Rising crime wave in Nigeria: US laments poor security response
The United States of America, USA, has expressed concern at the rate crime is spreading in Nigeria. The American government lamented the worsening crime rate in coastal areas and the...
Nigeria spends N635bn on wheat importation – Agric Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, yesterday, said Nigeria spends about N635 billion on wheat, wheat flour for use in bread, confectioneries and other foods. Adenina stated...
NIGERIA: Mixed reactions in Bayelsa over state pardon to Alamieyeseigha
The state pardon granted by the Federal Government to former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, has continued to generate mix reactions among Bayelsans. Special Adviser to Governor Seriake...
Kenya captain: We’ll shock Eagles in Calabar
Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech is confident the team can cause an upset when they face Africa’s champions Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier on March 23 in Calabar. Oliech,...
NIGERIA: Police arrest alleged arms supplier in Delta
POLICE have arrested a community leader, who allegedly armed youths from Orugbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State with weapons, including guns and cutlasses, to attack villagers...
NIGERIA: Director-General, Budget Office, Mr. Bright Okogwu
MEMBERS of the House of Representatives, yesterday, summoned the Director-General, Budget Office, Mr. Bright Okogwu, to appear before House Committees on Appropriation and Finance to explain the content of the...
NIGERIA: The Okorocha/Agbaso war in Imo
A once cordial relationship between the governor and deputy governor of Imo State runs into a crisis of confidence. Chief Sam Mbakwe is remembered by political historians as the weeping...
NIGERIA: We won’t underrate any team – Obuh
Flying Eagles coach John Obuh has said as defending champions, the Flying Eagles will not underrate any team at the 2013 African Youth Championship in Algeria. Obuh made this declaration...