Why we toppled Buhari – IBB
Former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has explained the reasons for the overthrow of General Muhammadu Buhari’s regime in 1985 as well as the subsequent drastic economic reforms,…
NAFDAC DG defends crackdown on fake medicines
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye says there is no political interference in its recent crackdown on illegal…
Rice farmers raise concern over low production amid rising demand
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has expressed concern over low production output in the sector amid rising demand, attributing it to inconsistencies among farmers. RIFAN Lagos State…
Troops demolish 18 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta, arrest 17 suspects
The Nigerian Army says troops from its 6 division carried out crackdowns on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, dismantling 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects.…
Adeleke swears in LG chairpersons, asks them to stay off secretariats ‘to avoid clashes’
Governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke on Sunday, swore in the newly elected chairpersons and councillors in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all the 30 LGAs and…
APC kicks as El-Rufai rallies northern opposition against Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress on Sunday attacked the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, as indications emerged that the former Federal Capital Territory minister was rallying northern leaders…
First 30km of Lagos-Calabar highway to be ready in May, says Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi says the first 30 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will be ready and inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu in May. Speaking on…
Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit, says Atedo Peterside on IBB’s autobiography
Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, says the Nigerian elite may “normalise” deceit if they have their way. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a programme…
Oil industry players strategise on driving production growth at Heirs Energies forum
Heirs Energies, Africa’s fastest growing indigenous integrated energy company, hosted its inaugural Petroleum Industry Leadership Dialogue at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, bringing together public and private sector leaders to accelerate…
IBB defends executing childhood friend, family demands restitution
Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has revealed details of the foiled coup allegedly led by his childhood friend, Major General Mamman Vatsa, which he says compelled him…
