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.

Akufo-Addo Takes Oath As Ghana’s New President

Nana Akufo-Addo takes the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony in Accra [Luc Gnago/Reuters]

Before a roaring crowd including local and foreign guests, Nana Akufo-Addo Saturday took office as Ghana’s fifth president, promising to stamp out government corruption and kick start the private sector.

China Can Become World's Top Football League — Marketing Boss

CEO of French company Lagardere Sports, Andrew Georgiou, says the Chinese Super League is on track to become the world's dominant football championship ©Daniel Leal-Olivas (AFP)

The big-spending Chinese Super League is on track to become the world's dominant football championship, the head of a leading sports marketing firm predicted in an AFP interview.

Wayne Rooney ‘Proud’ To Equal Bobby Charlton’s 249 Manchester United Goals Record

Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney (R) celebrates scoring. AFP

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney spoke of his pride after equalling the great Bobby Charlton’s club scoring record on Saturday with his 249th United goal.

Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney (R) and Bobby Charlton. AFP

Akufo-Addo To Be Sworn In As Ghana's New President

Former human rights lawyer Nana Akufo-Addo is to be sworn in as Ghana's new president at a ceremony in Independence Square in central Accra ©Pius Utomi Ekpei (AFP)

Nana Akufo-Addo is to be sworn in as Ghana's new president on Saturday after beating incumbent leader John Dramani Mahama in elections last month.

FULL LETTER: Mikel’s Emotional Farewell Letter To Chelsea Fans

John Obi Mikel made 374 appearances for Chelsea ©Justin Tallis (AFP)

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has bidden Chelsea fans goodbye after 10 years with the London side.

Schuller, John Obi Mikel, Salomon Kalou, Frank Lampard with the UEFA Champions League

‘How We Will Ease Abuja Travellers’ Pains Over Airport Shutdown’

Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Baba-Shehuri (left); Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang; Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika and Chairman, Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence, Shaba Lafiaji; at a special stakeholders’ meeting on the temporary closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for repairs in Abuja… yesterday.

• To provide security, buses, train, helicopters • Airline operators urge partial shutdown

The Federal Government is putting in place the necessary logistics to ensure seamless operations during the closure of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, according to the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika.

Chelsea's Mikel Follows Oscar With China Super League Move

John Obi Mikel in action for Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles

John Obi Mikel has followed Chelsea midfielder Oscar to the Chinese Super League by leaving Stamford Bridge on Friday to join Tianjin TEDA.

Recession: Private Jets Ownership Drops By 50% — Daily Trust Investigation

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The number of privately owned jets in Nigeria has shrunk by almost 50 per cent between 2015 and 2016, checks by Daily Trust have shown.