Category: Nigeria

Says implementation by local mercenaries may lead to anarchy As Nigeria celebrates its 59th independence anniversary, a chieftain of Ohanaeze-Ndigbo, Okpalaukwu Emejulu Okpalaezeukwu has cautioned against further move to allegedly Fulanise and Islamise the country, saying such plan may inadvertently cause disintegration of the country. Speaking to journalists in Awka, Anambra State, yesterday, Okpalaezeukwu expressed […]

Being full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech on the occasion of Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2019 October 1 each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. 2. It is also a time for us, collectively, to: 3. Remember the sacrifices […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its challenges, even as he urged the citizens to remain united. He made this known in a statement to mark the country’s 59th independence anniversary. “Let me reiterate my call for unity across our dear nation. Nigeria will emerge from our present challenges stronger […]

• Ties reprieve to $200m payment within 60 days• P&ID lauds legal window before assets seizure• How nation lost $157.5b to illicit financial flows, by Buhari The Federal Government has achieved a major boost in its effort to upturn the $9.6 billion judgment in favour of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) as a UK court […]

A United Kingdom court on Thursday ordered the Nigerian government to pay $200 million pending its appeal against the $9.6 billion awarded to a tiny offshore firm involved in a failed gas deal. The high-stakes dispute pits Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) — a British Virgin Islands-registered company founded by two Irish business partners […]

Senate yet to get medium-term expenditure framework Vows action on petroleum bill, insecurity Experts disclose ways to improve nation’s fiscal plan There were strong indications yesterday that the 2020 budget may suffer delay as in previous fiscal years, as the Senate said it was yet to receive a draft copy of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework […]

Cleric offers free tickets to 20 willing returnees Air Peace airline yesterday suspended further evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa until the remaining voluntary returnees have been cleared and released by the host government. The chairman, Allen Onyema, said the airline would deploy staff and equipment to South Africa once it receives approval from the […]

Nearly 22,000 people, mostly children, are missing as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria, the Red Cross said on Thursday. The jihadist uprising which started in 2009 has killed more than 27,000 people, displaced some two million, and spilt over into neighbouring countries, sparking a dire humanitarian crisis. The International Committee […]

Nigeria on Saturday debunked the report being circulated on social media of a bomb explosion at the South African High Commission in Abuja. She described the report as “fake” news allegedly orchestrated by the desperate opposition to cause panic and chaos among the populace. A statement by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, […]

South Africans looting property of Nigerians at scene of attacks The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday demanded that the South African Government should pay compensation to victims of the latest xenophobic attacks in the country. The lawmakers made the call at the plenary where they condemned the unwarranted attacks. Mr. Tunde Braimoh, representing […]