How Gunmen Stormed Our School, ‎Abducted 8 — NTIC Management

The management of Nigerian-Turkish International School in Isheri, Ogun State, has confirmed that eight persons, including five students and three staff of the college, were kidnapped on Friday by unknown persons.

Boko Haram: Borno Governor Denies, Then Apologizes For UN Fund ‘Misuse’ Claim

Governor Kashim Shettima Photo: VOA Hausa

Top officials of the United Nations system in Nigeria on Thursday stormed the Government House Maiduguri, Borno State, for a fence mending meeting with the governor, Kashim Shettima, after his criticism of their humanitarian operations in the state.

Edward Kallon, UN Nigeria Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator who is also UNDP Resident Representative speaking during the meeting with H.E Kashim Shettima, Governor of Borno State in Maiduguri © UNDP Nigeria/Lucky Musonda

Indonesia Narcotics Chief Blames Pilots On Drugs For Crashes

2013 Lion Air jet crash

The head of Indonesia's narcotics agency says most of the country's airline accidents have involved pilots on drugs, including a Lion Air jet that slammed into the sea four years ago while trying to land on Bali.

2013 Lion Air jet crash

Japan Researchers Warn Of Fingerprint Theft From 'Peace' Sign

Flashing the "peace" sign in photos could lead to fingerprint data being stolen, Japanese researchers said ©Mustafa Ozer (AFP)

Could flashing the "peace" sign in photos lead to fingerprint data being stolen?

Nutella Maker Fights Back On Palm Oil After Cancer Risk Study

Tentazione irresistibile... by Enrico Matteucci/Flickr

The US$44 billion palm oil industry, under pressure in Europe after authorities listed the edible oil as a cancer risk, has found a vocal ally in the food sector: the maker of Nutella.

Borno’s Shettima: Aid Agencies Misusing Refugee Funds

In this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 photo, Borno state Gov. Kashim Shettima, speaks during an interview at the Government House in Maiduguri, Nigeria (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Aid agencies including UNICEF are profiting from funds meant to help refugees from Boko Haram's Islamic uprising and should leave Nigeria, the governor of the country's embattled northeastern state of Borno said.

Privatization Of Power Sector Has Failed — Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday said the privatization of the power sector has failed. 

FIFA Agrees To Expand World Cup To 48 Teams

Soccer's governing body, FIFA, voted on Tuesday to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from its current 32, brushing aside concerns that the expansion would lower the overall standard of the tournament and make it too big and unwieldy.

Jonathan Denies Receiving Oil Deal Kickbacks

Goodluck Jonathan said he has not been "accused, indicted or charged for corruptly collecting monies" linked to the 2011 deal for an offshore oil block in Nigeria ©Pius Utomi Ekpei (AFP)

Former president Goodluck Jonathan did not receive kickbacks from a US$1.3 billion deal involving oil giants ENI and Shell which is under investigation in Italy, his spokesman said Tuesday.

Senate Opposes Abuja Airport Shutdown; Summons Amaechi, Fashola

The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to appear before it within two days over the planned closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja for six weeks.

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers Of Former Minister

Suspected kidnappers of former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bagudu Hirse and other high profile personalities, during their parade by the police at Force Headquarters in Abuja yesterday

The Nigeria Police Force said it had on January 1, arrested seven suspected kidnappers of a former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagudu Hirse.

South Africa Should Stop Killing Nigerians — The PUNCH Editorial

Punch Editorial Board

The latest atrocities against Nigerians in South Africa demand a strong response from our laid-back government.

Nigerian Manufacturers Lament: 272 Firms Shut, 20% Capacity Utilization, Other Challenges In 2016

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Nigeria’s manufacturing sector performed dismally in 2016 as manufacturers faced several challenges which affected them negatively.

We Owe Banks US$1bn, Oil Marketers Lament

Independent Petroleum Products Importers indebted to some Nigerian banks

Oil marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Products Importers have said they owe some Nigerian banks over US$1bn used for the importation of petroleum products, with accumulated interest of ₦160bn.

Aubameyang, Mahrez Lead Football Stars Targeting Cup Of Nations Glory

Striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is preparing to carry the hopes of Gabon on his shoulders at the Africa Cup of Nations 2017 ©Pius Utomi Ekpei (AFP)

A new-look Côte d'Ivoire will defend their Africa Cup of Nations title while the hosts' lightning-quick striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads the cast of superstar names as the 2017 tournament begins in Gabon on Saturday.

Côte d'Ivoire beat Ghana on penalties in the African Cup of Nations final in Equatorial Guinea two years ago ©Sia Kambou (AFP)

2-IN-1 STORY: Buhari Sacks Official Whose Actions Led To Adeboye’s Exit As RCCG Leader; Nigeria Suspends Law That Caused Exit Of Adeboye As RCCG National Leader

President Muhammadu Buhari greets Pastor Enoch Adeboye

The head of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, Jim Obazee, has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Former Executive Secretary, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Mr Jim Obazee

Governance Code: Minister, FRCN Boss Clash Over Adeboye, Others

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah

There are strong indications that the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah, and the Executive Secretary of the Financial Regulatory Council of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, are currently engaged in a face-off over an FRCN regulation, which stipulates 20 years tenure for heads of religious groups   and civil society groups in the country.

Two Nigerians, A South African Make Etisalat Prize For Literature Shortlist

For the first time since telecom giant, Etisalat Nigeria, instituted the Etisalat Prize for Literature in Africa in 2013 to reward first time prose fiction (novel) works and its publisher, a Nigerian writer is in good stead to clinch the prize, which is in its fourth year. Out of the three shortlisted writers, two are Nigerians while one is a South African.

FOR THE RECORD: Why Pastor Adeboye Relinquished RCCG Nigeria Headship

General Overseer of RCCG Worldwide Pastor E. A. Adeboye

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has appointed Pastor Joseph Obayemi as the new General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Nigeria. Adeboye remains General Overseer, Worldwide, of the RCCG.

"Dubai of Africa": Recession Flatlines Lagos Swank Property Projects

A skyscraper under construction at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, billed as the largest real estate project in Africa, where frenetic construction has slowed to a snail's pace ©Pius Utomi Ekpei (AFP)

With frozen cranes, deserted construction sites and empty buildings, Lagos is suffering a hangover from a construction binge as Nigeria wrestles to overcome a damaging recession.