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2027 Poll: Don’t Blame Oborevwori For Okowa’s Delta North Ticket, By Ehichioya Ezomon
An anecdotal scenario captures the mood in Delta politics today. On July 21, 2026, during his swearing-in as a Commissioner in Delta State at Government House, Asaba, Hon. Moses Ogodo broke down. After taking the Oath of office and walking toward the rostrum for a handshake with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Ogodo dropped to his knees. “Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together,” Oborevwori told him, drawing him closer and embracing him after the handshake.
Nigeria: 35 Containers of Tramadol Seized At Ports, Says NAFDAC
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Moji Adeyeye, has said the agency has seized not less than 35 containers of Tramadol at various ports in the country. Adeyeye disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in AbujaSunday. She said nine out of the seized containers of Tramadol were released to NAFDAC by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and had been destroyed by her agency.
Nigeria: Five Things Most Nigerians Do On Vacation Abroad
Nigerians travel a lot. That's a given. However, they all seemingly engage in the same set of activities whenever they find themselves in a foreign land. In a video which surfaced online recently, President Olusegun Obasanjo made an interesting remark on his eating preference when abroad.
Nigeria: Between J Cole and Nigerian Rap
By Oris AigbokhaevboloThe popular idea that Nigerians no longer like rap music was given a blow on the night of April 27 when the Castle Light Unlocks concert was headlined by J. Cole in Lagos. Prior to the American taking the Eko Hotel stage, the show's organisers had run with that idea by arranging the line-up of local acts to begin with rappers and then end with pop stars. Such little faith did they have in the genre that the line-up's best rapper--MI Abaga--was the opening act.
Nigeria: Rising Oil Prices Present Nigeria Opportunity for Economic Diversification
By Demola OjoIn line with its forward looking strategy, and adapting to market demands, Propetrol Limited - owners of the Propel brand - will be opening new branches internationally, as well as diversifying further into the renewable energy market, MD/CEO Harry Ebohon tells Demola Ojo There's a saying that the lower your voice, the more people pay attention.
Nigeria: ActionAid - Perceived Lack of Neutrality of Security Agencies Fuels Insecurity
By Adedayo AkinwaleAbuja — ActionAid Nigeria has lamented that perceived lack of neutrality and professionalism on the part of security agencies has manifested into diverse forms of insecurity across the country. Chairman Board of Directors, ActionAid, Ms. Patricia Donli disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while addressing the state of the nation. According to her, "there appears to be lack of synergy between security forces in the country.
Nigeria: Buhari Planning to Arrest Me, Obasanjo Raises the Alarm
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Friday accused President Muhamadu Buhari administration of plotting to arrest him and keep him in detention indefinitely.
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Bill Stopping Vice-President, Deputy Govs From Seeking 2nd Term
By Omololu OgunmadeAbuja — President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday signed a Constitution Alteration Bill Number 16 disallowing any vice-president or deputy governor who succeeds his boss on account of death or resignation from seeking 2nd term in office. The bill, which was orchestrated by the experience of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who after succeeding the late President Umaru Yar'Adua contested elections twice.
Nigeria: World Remit, First Bank Boost Digital Money Transfer in Nigeria
Digital money transfer service provider, World Remit, has restated commitment to strengthen online money transfer in Nigeria as it announced strategic partnership with First Bank of Nigeria, FBN, to simplify transfer process in the country. This is coming as the International Finance Corporation, IFC, has announced Nigeria's poor-performance in the area of financial inclusion and mobile money services compared to the progress of other sub-Saharan Africa countries.
Nigeria: Govt Reacts to Obasanjo's Allegation, Says Only the Guilty Should Be Worried
The Federal Government has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo's allegation that the Buhari administration was planning to arrest him on trumped-up charges. It said "only the guilty should be worried." Obasanjo had on Friday raised the alarm that the Buhari administration was plotting to arrest him and keep him in detention indefinitely.
Nigeria: Youngest Chibok Girl Turns 20 in Captivity Today
By Onyebuchi EzigboAbuja — The youngest Chibok girl abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, Maeda Dorcas Yakubu, turns 20 years old in captivity today. Human rights lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, who disclosed this, added that Yakubu was just 15 years old at the time of her abduction by terrorists from the Chibok school on April 14, 2014.
Nigeria: Why We Revoked Visas of Nigerians Travelling to America - U.S.
Among the number of reasons the United States Government had revoked the visas of some Nigerians traveling to the US might have been because of overstaying the period of admission, applying for asylum in another country, and working without proper authorisation. This was indicated in an email correspondence THISDAY had with the US Embassy in Nigeria during the week.
Nigeria Jersey Voted As Fans' Number One Favourite
Nigeria Super Eagles jersey to the 2018 World Cup has been adjudged to be the most seek for by fans all over the globe. According to a poll carried out by Spanish respected newspaper-Marca English and Spanish sites sent the West Africans, fans have been queueing for hours to get their hands on the Super Eagles kit. France joined Nigeria on the podium with Croatia third on the English poll, with Spanish fans opting for the Spanish shirt on the Spanish website.
Nigeria: Presidency Begins Moves to Ensure Passage of Water Resources Bill
By Deji ElumoyeAbuja — The Presidency has commenced fresh move towards ensuring the early passage of the National Water Resources Bill 2018 stepped down at its third reading on the floor of the Senate in May. Already, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, has been mandated to explain the provisions of the Bill to the general public through the media.
Nigeria: 'Trade Between Commonwealth Countries to Hit $1 Trillion By 2020'
By Femi AdekoyaThe International Trade Centre (ITC) has announced that the trade between commonwealth countries estimated to be about $700 billion in 2015 is expected to hit $1 trillion by 2020.
Nigeria: Stakeholders Call for Action Plan to End Lead Poisoning
By Kasim SumainaAbuja — As part of efforts to ensure the success of the second International Conference on Lead Poisoning in the country, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) is collaborating with stakeholders and relevant ministries in putting together an action plan that will bring about the eradication of lead poisoning in Nigeria.
Nigeria: No Plan to Transform Chiefdom Into Emirate, Says Kaduna
By John ShiklamKaduna — The Kaduna State Government has described the speculations that it plans to transform chiefdoms in the southern part of the state to emirates as mischievous. A memo approving the upgrading of one of the chiefdoms in Kauru Local Government Area of the state to an emirate has gone viral with speculations that the state government wants to rebrand the chiefdoms in Southern Kaduna to emirates.
Nigeria: Senate-IG Face-Off - Buhari Must Act Now, Says ADC
By Onyebuchi EzigboAbuja — The African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party that was joined recently by former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently wade into the face-off between the Senate and the Inspector General of Police, with a view to arresting the situation.
Nigeria/Ghana: Ghana Captain Gives Iceland Tips On How to Beat Eagles At World Cup
By Gowon AkpodonorBlack Stars of Ghana and Atletico Madrid defensive midfielder, Thomas Partey has given Iceland some tips on how to beat the Super Eagles at the fast-approaching FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Black Stars will not be at the World Cup party in Russia after finishing third in Group E of the African qualifiers. They played against Iceland yesterday evening in a pre-World Cup match in Laugardalsvöllur (Reykjavík).
Nigeria: How Sustainability of '7Big Wins' Will Improve Oil Production
By Kingsley JeremiahAttack on oil and gas facilities in the oil-producing region of Niger-Delta remains one of the biggest challenges for government and investors in Nigeria's energy sector. It also creates health and environmental concerns for people living in the region. KINGSLEY JEREMIAH writes that the solutions provided through the federal government's roadmap for the sector otherwise called the '7 Big Wins' if sustained could create long-term leeway to peace in the region.
Nigeria: Human Trafficker Bags Seven-Year Jail Term
By Adibe EmenyonuBenin City — An Edo State High Court in Benin City Thursday sentenced one Ehigie Richard, aged 47 to seven years imprisonment for human trafficking. Ehigie, who resides at No. 71, Osakue Street, off Nomayo Road, Upped Sokponba, Benin City, received various terms of imprisonment and fines for human trafficking in Charge NO B/NAPTIP/ZC/17.
Nigeria: 36 Executive Bills Received By Delta Assembly in Three Years
By Omon-Julius OnabuAsaba — The 6th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly said it has received 36 Executive Bills or 48% of all the Bills the House has to attend to during the last three years of the 6th Assembly. Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, revealed this on Wednesday in Asaba while briefing journalists on the activities of the legislature, on the occasion of the third anniversary of the 6th Assembly.
Nigeria to Attain 30% Broadband Penetration Before End of 2018, Says Danbatta
By Ugo AliogoAs part of the commitment of the federal government to establish clear strategies and milestones in its journey towards the availability of affordable broadband infrastructure and services, the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has stated the desire of the commission to ensure that the country attains 30 per cent broadband penetration before the end of 2018.
Nigeria: SS2 Students, Eight Others Paraded for Cultism, Theft
By James SowoleAkure — Two secondary school students were among 10 persons paraded on Thursday by the Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police for cultism and theft of vehicles. The students, who were of Oroke High School, Akugba Akoko, according to the police, were arrested after an information that they were about to cause trouble in the university town.
Nigeria: Obaseki Inspects Reconstruction Work At Abudu College of Education
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that activities will return to the College of Education Abudu, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, as soon as the ongoing reconstruction work at the college is over, to train teachers in the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (Edo-BEST) Programme. Obaseki disclosed this while inspecting ongoing reconstruction work at the College, in Abudu, headquarters of Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state.
Nigeria: Leaders of Ex-Agitators Pledge Support for Buhari
By Olayemi John-MensahLeaders of various camps under Phase One of the Presidential Amnesty Programme on Wednesday expressed their willingness to work towards the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 polls. The chairman of the forum of phase one leaders ex-agitators, Pastor Reuben, , stated this in Abuja after a meeting with the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator, Amnesty Programme, Prof. Charles Dokubo.
Nigeria: Benue, Groups, Others Fault Minister's Call for Halt to Anti-Grazing Laws in States
By Joseph Wantu and Julius OsahonThe Benue State government has faulted the call by the Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan Ali, asking for the suspension of anti-open grazing laws in states.
Nigeria: AfDB Claims $1.64 Billion Investments in Innovations, Stem
By Adeyemi AdepetunAn initiative that is expected to put youths in Nigeria and other parts of Africa on a new pedestal of development, especially through job creations has been sealed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), with its partners- Rockefeller Foundation, Microsoft and Facebook.
Nigeria: Fayose, APC Praise Buhari Over Posthumous Award for Abiola
By Victor OgunjeAdo Ekiti — The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) have praised President Muhammadu Buhari over the posthumous award of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic(GCFR) conferred on the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. Fayose said it was commendable for Buhari to have conferred the title of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (GCFR) on him.
Nigeria: Fayemi, Adeyeye Have No Relevance in Ekiti Politics - Fayose
By Victor OgunjeAdo-Ekiti — Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has described former Governor Kayode Fayemi and a former governorship aspirant, Dayo Adeyeye, as spent forces who cannot contest and win any credible election in the state. "The duo are birds of same feather, flocking together. They never won any credible election in their lives. So, they cannot appreciate credible election," he said.
Nigeria: Senate Mandates INEC to Announce June 12, 1993 Election Results
By Deji ElumoyeAbuja — The Senate Thursday mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to announce the final results of the June 12, 1993 presidential election so that it can be on record that MKO Abiola won the poll.
Nigeria: Chinese Investors Plough N108 Billion Into Fish Project
By Olawale AjimotokanAbuja — Investors from China have offered to fund the ambitious Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) project launched last year by the Head of Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, with a commitment of $300 million (approximately N108 billion).
Nigeria's FIFA Rankings Drop Ahead of 2018 World Cup
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Nigeria: Buhari and the June 12 Saga
column By Reuben AbatiThere are three aspects - the strategic, the political and the legal - to the Federal Government's decision to replace May 29 with June 12 as Nigeria's Democracy Day, and to confer on the late Chief MKO Abiola, the highest honour in the land. Strategy: Long before now, the Buhari government had needed to review its strategy of engagement with the public, move from blame-passing, propaganda, in-fighting, enemy-seeking approach to a more legacy-driven, result-oriented mode.
Nigeria: BPE Generates N550 Billion From Privatisation, Attracts U.S.$7.8 Billion
By Ndubuisi Francis and Chineme OkaforAbuja — The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) generated a total of N550 billion through the privatisation of federal government companies and agencies in the past 30 years. During the same period, a total of 142 companies and agencies of government were either privatised, commercialised or concessioned. The privatisation agency also attracted $7.8 billion into the country in foreign direct investment (FDI).
Nigeria: IMF Official, Experts Urge Govt to Step Up Policy Implementation
By Chijioke NelsonNigeria must step up the implementation of its acclaimed policies now that oil prices have presented a favourable opportunity, as well as review others urgently, if the quest for growth and sustainability are to be achieved.
Nigerian Medical Doctor Shines in New York
It was pride for his parents and Nigeria at large as well as a dream come true for young Nigerian origin, Dr. Adekorewale Odulate-Williams who got admitted alongside others to the medical profession in the USA during the graduation ceremony of the prestigious Upstate Medical University, (State University of New York) Syracuse, New York on May 20th 2018. Williams had earlier graduated from Tufts University, Boston Massachusetts, United States, Ivy League university.
Nigeria: Experts Harp On Increased Private, Public Sectors Collaboration
By Nume EkegheThe Chief Executive Officer of Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria (RMB Nigeria), Mr. Micheal Larbie, has stressed the need for enhanced collaboration between the private and public sector to boost economic growth. This, he also said would help the federal government realise its objective in its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).
Nigeria: House Ends Legislative Calendar, Lists Achievements in Three Years
By James EmejoAbuja — The House of Representatives Thursday adjourned plenary for two weeks to enable members mark the end of its legislative year for the third consecutive time since inauguration. Its legislative calendar ends on June 9. The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Abdulrazaq Namdas, told journalists that the House would further double up efforts to ensure Nigerians get the dividends of democracy within the remaining one year.
Nigeria: Govt Seeks Improved Investment From European Businesses
By Ndubuisi FrancisAbuja — The federal government has called for improved private sector investment in Nigeria by European businesses, saying that the country's investment climate is now very attractive and conducive.
Nigeria: Group Hails President Buhari's Posthumous Awards On Abiola, Others
The Noble Women Movement for Buhari and Osinbajo (NWM4BO), a solidarity group, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to confer posthumous award of GCFR on MKO Abiola. Abiola was the presumed winner of the annulled historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, seen as the freest and fairest election ever conducted in Nigeria. The group's Director of Publicity, Dr Rachael Ahmadu, gave the commendation in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
Kenya: City Hall Fights Back After Power Disconnection
By Collins OmuloCity Hall has been plunged into darkness after Kenya Power cut-off electricity because of accrued bills. For the third day running, Nairobi City County has used generators to power its operations. The electricity supplier on Tuesday cut-off power to City Hall over unpaid bills amounting to Sh990 million.
Nigeria: INEC Receives 111,302 PVCs, Distributes 20,779 in Katsina
By Francis SardaunaKatsina — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Katsina State Thursday said it has received 111,302 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from its national headquarters, Abuja for onward distribution to eligible voters in the state.
Nigeria: Buhari Is Re-Electable, Says Uzodimma
Senator Hope Uzodimma has declared that President Muhammdu Buhari is re-electable in 2019 because he has shown sincerity of purpose and should be encouraged to continue. Besides, he said in order not to overheat the polity and escalate insecurity in the country, the president should be allowed a second term in office even as he maintained that the presidential system of government which Nigeria practices allows a sitting president to seek second term in office if the person so desires.
Nigeria: Five Players Who Should Have Made Super Eagles World Cup List
By Solomon Fowowe and Timileyin OmilanaWith many players hoping to play a part on football's biggest stage, heart breaks, disappointment and a fair bit of tantrum follows the announcement of the list of players heading to the World Cup. For the Super Eagles Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr worked his list from 30 players, trimming five players before he dropped another two before he named the final 23 players. But are they the best selection of players to Russia?
Nigeria: Govt Fails to Review Oil Contract Despite $21 Billion Loss
By Kingsley JeremiahAbuja — The Federal Government has remained docile over the need to review the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) signed about 25 years ago between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and International Oil Companies (IOCs).
Buhari's Stance on MKO Abiola Election Faces Legal Hurdles
Nigeria: Senate Wants MKO Abiola Recognised As Former President The Nigerian Senate on Thursday resolved to take President Muhammadu Buhari's declaration a step further by asking that the official result of the June 12,1993 presidential… Read more » The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have praised President Muhammadu Buhari over the posthumous award of Grand… Read more » Mixed reactions Thursday trailed the declaration of June...
Nigeria: N100 Billion Required to Complete East-West Road - Amaechi
By Kasim SumainaPort Harcourt — The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, and his Niger Delta counterpart, Usani Uguru Usani, yesterday hinted that about N100 billion is required to complete the East-West road linking the three States of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers of the South-south geo-political zone of the country.
Nigeria: Civil Groups Drag IG, Idris to Human Rights Commission
By Alex EnumahAbuja — A coalition of civil society groups Thursday in Abuja, dragged the Inspector General of Police (IG) Ibrahim Idris before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over his alleged persistent disobedience to court orders. The civil groups, in a protest, urged the commission to call the IG to order, so as not to truncate the country's democracy.
Nigeria: NRC Assesses Abuja Light Rail Project for Final Certification
By Olawale AjimotokanAbuja — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has deployed technical team to evaluate the readiness of Abuja Light Rail Project for the take off of commercial mass transit operation. The team of seven technical assessors was led by Akin Osinowo. It was briefed at the FCTA Transportation Secretariat by Chief Resident Engineer of the project on the level of project completion.
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