Shuaibu Amodu, Another Former Super Eagles Coach, Is Dead

Shuaibu Amodu

The technical director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), and former coach of the Super Eagles, Shuaibu Amodu, has died, the NFF announced early Saturday.

How Epic ‘Ghost Workers’ Fraud Is Costing Nigeria Billions — Daily Trust Investigation

With the deep entrenchment in the very fabric of the civil service - on federal and state levels - of payroll fraud, does Nigeria stand a ghost of a chance? 

Niger Delta Avengers Want To Sell Oil Directly To Countries, Bomb Bayelsa Pipeline, New Group Emerges

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) yesterday said it wants to sell crude oil directly to countries and urged such countries not to buy crude oil again from Nigeria, saying the region producing the oil was being neglected.

Nigeria Police Arraign 5 Suspects Over Kano ‘Blasphemy’ Killing

Five suspects arraigned on Friday, June 10, 2016, in Kano over the killing of 74-year-old Bridget Agbahime for alleged blasphemy. Images credit: Mohammed Kabir.

Five persons were on Friday arraigned before a court in Kano over last week’s killing of a trader on allegation of blasphemy.

Uniport To Reopen Soon — Spokesman

The Senate of the University of Port Harcourt may reopen the institution soon if the school environment is conducive for learning, an official has said.

Italian Mayor Tries To Sell Cash-Strapped Town To Chinese Investors On Facebook

San Sossio Baronia, Avellino Province, Italy INSET Mayor Francesco Garofalo (Image credit: La Stampa)

An Italian mayor has posted a plea on Facebook seeking a Chinese investor to take his broke town, in the province of Avellino in southern Italy, off his hands.

'We Are Scared' — Africans In India Say Racism Is Constant

In this June 8, 2016, photo, an African woman walks through one of the few neighborhoods that rents to people of African origin in New Delhi, India. For hundreds of thousands of Africans drawn to India by better education and work opportunities, rampant racism is a daily battle. In a country where fair skin is prized, their dark skin places them at the lower end of a series of strictly observed social hierarchies. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)

Fear and anger. Those are the emotions that shadow Odole Emmanuel Opeyemi every time the Nigerian man steps out of his New Delhi apartment.

Banks Suspend Mass Sack Of Workers

Managing Director/CEO of Standard Chartered, Nigeria, Mrs Bola Adesola

The Chief Executives of the banks in Nigeria have agreed to suspend the plan mass sack of workers at the end of Bankers Committee meeting Thursday in Abuja.

Workers Block Mimiko, Reject Gov’s Plea To End Strike

Governor Olusegun Mimiko addressing protesting workers Image credit: dailypost

Striking civil servants in Ondo State on Thursday blocked the main gate to Government House in Akure, preventing Governor Olusegun Mimiko from entering.

Avengers Threaten Secession As Militants Bomb NPDC Facilities

Series of attacks on oil facilities has led to the reduction of Nigeria's output.

The attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta continued Thursday evening with the bombing of a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

₦99bn Debt Threatens Integrated Power Projects

Olorunsogo Generation Company Limited owns the Oloronsogo II Power Plant which is situated in Olorunsogo in Ogun state of Nigeria and has a design capacity of 754 MW (at ISO). The Olorunsogo II Power Plant is a combined cycle gas turbine plant.

The operational efficiency of the 10 power plants built under the National Integrated Power Projects scheme is being threatened by a debt of ₦99bn owed the managers of the facilities.

Four Reasons Why Africa, Gates And Obama Want To End Malaria

Malaria is one of the main reasons why Africans miss school or work, entrenching poverty as time and money are spent in hospital, rather than learning or earning.

The world's richest couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, and U.S. President Barack Obama are giving financial backing to global plans to eliminate malaria.

Due Process Stalling Release Of ₦350 Billion, Says Minister

Senator Udoma Udo Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, yesterday said due process was delaying the release of ₦350 billion planned to reflate the economy.

EBOLA OUTBREAK: Liberia Ebola Outbreak To Be Declared Over

The Ebola epidemic began in Guinea in December 2013 and killed more than 11,300 people, devastating economies and health systems in the worst affected countries in West Africa ©Carl de Souza (AFP)

The latest Ebola outbreak in Liberia, the last country still affected by the deadliest flare-up in the history of the feared tropical virus, is to be declared over on Thursday.

Maria Sharapova Banned For TWO YEARS As Damning Report Concludes She Took Drug 'For The Purpose Of Enhancing Her Performance'

Sharapova reacts after losing a point against Serena Williams in January - that is the last match she played

*Maria Sharapova failed a drugs test at the Australian Open in January *The 29-year-old former world No 1 tested positive for banned meldonium *The ITF announced two-year backdated ban on Wednesday afternoon *The drug meldonium was added to WADA banned list on January 1, 2016 *Sharapova says she will appeal the ban, calling it 'unfairly harsh' 

Maria Sharapova has been handed a two-year ban from tennis after she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open in January.

Nigeria Begins Recruitment Of 500,000 Unemployed Graduates

In what is the first roll-out of its ₦500 billion social investment programmes, the Nigerian government is set to begin taking applications online for positions in the 500,000 direct teacher jobs scheme, through an internet portal named npower.gov.ng.

INEC Receives 32 Fresh Applications For Registration As Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in Abuja said it had received 32 applications from various associations for registration as political parties.

Niger Delta Avengers Rejects Talks With Nigerian Govt

VP Osinbajo met with Niger Delta Governors on Tuesday

The new militant group known as Niger Delta Avengers, that has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on oil and gas installations, has rejected an offer of talks with the Nigerian government.

Royal Dutch Shell Warns It Could Exit 10 Countries

Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell on Tuesday said it could exit up to 10 countries under a previously announced plan to sell oil and gas assets over two years.

FG, Niger Delta Govs Agree On Troop Withdrawal For Dialogue

From left: Governors Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom), Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta) and Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo) during a meeting of the Niger Delta governors with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (right) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday.

The Federal Government and governors of states in the Niger Delta region yesterday agreed on the immediate withdrawal of troops from the region and intelligence sharing in a bid to restore peace in the region.

Cult Clashes In Rivers Assuming Alarming Dimension — Army

Rivers State Governor Barr Nyesom Wike receiving CDS Olonishakin and the Military High Command in Government House in Port Harcourt recently

The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Rivers State has stated that cult clashes in Rivers have assumed an alarming dimension and a source of security concern in the state.

Students Resort To Banned ‘Brain Boosting’ Drugs To Get Through Exams

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Britain’s Home Office has warned against the effects of banned mental stimulant Noopept as a rising number of students turn to the ‘brain boosting’ drug to help them stay alert during exam season.

Former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi Is Dead

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was aged 54

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, former Super Eagles Coach and one time defender of the Super Eagles is dead. Keshi who was 54-years-old died at the wee hours of today, Wednesday, in Benin.

'Be Vigilant' Warning To Euro 2016 Football Fans Amid France Terror Threat

Armed police inside the stadium perimeter at the Stade de France, Paris

Football fans travelling to Euro 2016 have been warned to remain "vigilant at all times" in the face of the terrorism threat.

FG Asks MDAs To Submit Priority Projects For Funding

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen Udo Udoma

The Federal Government has ordered Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to forward list of ongoing and new projects in order of priority, for immediate funding.

Recruitment: Police Say No Chance For People With Tattoo

Recruits in Training... The Nigeria Police say the affected recruits allegedly committed offences relating to forgery, stealing, health challenges and indiscipline

The Police Command in Enugu State has said persons with tattoo on their bodies would be disqualified in the ongoing nationwide recruitment into the force.

Reuters: Oil Market Is Back In Balance

If Nigeria's government can restore security in the delta, more than 0.5 million bpd of extra supply could return to market relatively quickly ("Militant attacks have cut Nigerian oil output by half a million bpd", Reuters, Jun 6).

Global oil markets seem to have moved back into balance thanks to strong growth in fuel consumption and a series of large supply disruptions in major crude producing nations.

What We Are Doing To Halt Attacks On Oil Installations In Niger Delta — VP Osinbajo

E.U delegation visits Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Abuja

The Federal Government on Monday said it had evolved two strategies – engagement and security – to halt attacks on oil installations in the country as a result of the renewed insurgency in the Niger Delta region.

2-IN-1 STORY: FG Inaugurates Committee To Negotiate With Niger Delta Avengers As New Niger Delta Militant Group Warns Of Widespread Attacks

RENEWED MILITANCY: the Niger Delta Avengers had recently carried out several attacks including three successive attacks which targeted among others SPDC pipelines and now a new group, calling itself the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force has emerged.

The Federal Government on Monday night announced that it has set up a committee to negotiate with the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, that has been involved in the destruction of oil installations in the Niger Delta region.

Women Choosing Career Over Children Are 'Half-Persons' — Erdogan

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan © Murad Sezer / Reuters

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected the idea of emancipation of women through greater financial independence by saying that women who trade the role of a mother and a housewife for a career, are “half-persons.”

UPDATED Ogoni Oil Spill Clean-Up: What It Means To Nigeria

Visible oil spill and environmental pollution in Ogoniland Image source: UNEP OEA Report

The clean-up of Ogoniland, Rivers State has begun. The Nation Port Harcourt Bureau Chief Bisi Olaniyi examines what this exercise means to the country.

Car Assembly Plant Site Upsets Community

Proposed site of Car Assembly Plant in Ikot Ukap Itam community 

The people of Ikot Ukap Itam community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State are in dilemma over the vast expanse of land the state government has acquired from the community to build a car assembly plant.

Ramadan: Sultan Urges Muslims To Commence Fast Today

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared today the first day of Ramadan following the sighting of the new moon in many places last night.

Why Buhari Can’t Spend Recovered Loots Yet

President Muhammadu Buhari

*President Muhammadu Buhari cannot touch the recovered loots because of legal issues*Federal Government says has set up an account for the stolen funds*Presidency revealed that the loots will be spent on infrastructure
Despite recovering stolen Nigerian money, President Muhammadu Buhari might not be able to spend the monies on urgent needs of the country, the chairman Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay has revealed.

2-IN-1 STORY: Buhari: Why Nigeria Can't Endorse ECOWAS-EU Deal; Delay In Endorsing EPA Affects Investment In West Africa — Mahama

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is yet to endorse the ECOWAS-European Union Free Trade deal because some of the terms can restrict manufacturers’ trading activities.

Killing Christians On Flimsy Excuse Unacceptable — Northern CAN

President Muhammadu Buhari (middle) with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Primate of Anglican Communion, Most Revd. Nicolas Okoh (4th left); and others praying after a meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja... on Friday. Photo: State House

The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the killing of a 74-year old Igbo market woman, Mrs Bridget Agbahime, accused of blaspheming Prophet Mohammed by irate mobs in Kano State.