Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.55% in real terms in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019, up from 2.38% growth recorded in the fourth quarter of 2018. This means there was a 0.17% point...

The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, Salihu Lukman, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC is no longer a functional entity. He also accused the National Chairman of...

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday dismissed the preliminary report of the Kano Anti-graft Commission, which recommended the suspension of Emir Muhammad Sanusi II over alleged misappropriation...

The European Union said on Thursday it had allocated €80,000 (about N32m) to assist Nigeria to fight Lassa fever and cater to the families affected by the outbreak. This was disclosed in a statement...

The U.S. is opposing plans by the Nigerian Federal Government to hand about $100 million the American authorities say was stolen by deceased former dictator Sani Abacha to the incumbent governor of Kebbi...

The Federal Government has released N386million to two health agencies to curtail the Coronavirus, COVID-19 from entering Nigeria. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Mr Abdulaziz Mashi...

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has been suspended for six months by the Osun State Traditional Rulers Council. Oba Akanbi was found guilty of misconduct by the committee set up by the Council...

The US and the Taliban are set to sign a withdrawal agreement that would pave the way to ending America’s longest war. This was announced by both sides on Friday, hours after Kabul said a week-long...

Lesotho’s Prime Minister, Thomas Thabane did not appear in court on Friday where he was due to be charged with murdering his estranged wife, as his aide said he had gone to South Africa for medical...

Sacked deputy governor-elect of Bayelsa State, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo has said his disqualification is distressing and traumatisng. Degi-Eremienyo is challenging the court ruling that sacked...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday said it has so far recovered  and returned over N60 billion taken from customers accounts by banks as excessive charges. This was disclosed at a two-day customers...

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the release of the passport of a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). Dasuki’s counsel, Ahmed...

The Department of Petroleum Resources has said that Nigeria’s crude oil reserves of 37 billion barrels will be depleted in 49 years. According to the agency, oil reserves declined from 37.45 billion...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated the plan to fully implement the cashless policy which is expected to ensure swift and seamless payments as from March 31, 2020. Director, Corporate Communications...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will formally step down as senior royals from March 31, a spokesperson for the couple has said. They will no longer carry out duties on behalf of the Queen. Earlier this...

Two Diamond Princess passengers have died from coronavirus infection  evenas the remaining passengers continue disembarking from the cruise ship after a 14-day quarantine. A total of 624 cases of the...

The Nigeria Police have arrested the suspected killer of an Assistant Director in the State House, Abuja, Ms. Laetitia Dagan. According to a statement by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command spokesman,...

Boeing has said it  found debris in the fuel tanks of several 737 Max jets that have been sitting in storage. It is the latest problem Boeing faces as it tries to get the 737 Max back in the air. In...

South Africa’s rugby team also known as the Springboks was named World sports team of the year in Berlin on Monday. The Laureus World Sports award follows the triumph of the Springboks at the world cup...

The federal, state and local governments in Nigeria have shared a total of N647.35 billion for the month of January. The N647.35 billion comprised Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Exchange Gain,...