Don’t Go To America For Now – FG Urges Nigerians

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has advised Nigerians who have no compelling or urgent reason to travel to the US to postpone their travel plans until the new administration’s policy on immigration is clear.

Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai Sends Serious Warning To Biafra Agitators

Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has told those agitating for an independent state to “forget it.”

Donald Trump Imposes Fresh Ban On Six Islamic Nations

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on immigration, placing a 90-day ban on people from six mainly Muslim nations.

Police Hunt For Mother Of Abandoned Day Old Baby

The police in Katsina have launched a manhunt for the mother of a day-old baby boy abandoned around Government Reservation Area in Katsina over the weekend.

Nigeria's Manufacturing Index Declines 42.1% In August, Says CBN

The Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) declined to 42.1 index points in August 2016, compared to 44.1 in the preceding month, indicating that the manufacturing sector declined at a faster rate during the review period.

Photo From The Biggest Garment Factory In Africa Set To Be Commissioned By President Buhari In Calabar

People have already started undergoing training at the Calabar Garment Factory in Cross River state,ahead of its commissioning. It is fully automated and it’s expected to employ about 3,000 people, with 80% of them being women.

Minister Of Finance, Kemi Adeosun Identify Ways Nigeria Could Get Out Of Recession

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Wednesday admitted that Nigeria was in its worst possible time with the Gross Domestic Product figures for the 2016 second quarter released by the National Bureau of Statistics showing the nation’s economy now in recession.

Negotiations Yet To Commence Because Niger Delta Militants Are Confused - NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has declared that Niger Delta militants are confused and disorganised.
This was as indications emerged that government is yet to commence negotiation with the various militant groups over their inability to organise themselves.

NPA Bans Staff From Wearing Jeans Trousers, Miniskirts

The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has banned its staff from wearing miniskirts and jeans trousers. According to the management, inappropriate dressings such tight jeans trousers and mini-skirts/dresses by its staff, would no longer be condoned and will henceforth attract appropriate sanctions.

Abia Governorship: Ogah Files Appeal Against Ikpeazu At Supreme Court

Samson Ogah, who was declared winner of the Abia State governorship election by the Federal High Court in June, has filed two separate appeals before the Supreme Court, challenging the judgement of the Court of Appeal, which refused to recognize him as winner of the poll.

Buhari Appoints Head Of Niger Delta Power Holding Company

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Joseph Chiedu Ugbo as the managing director/chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited.

See How Much U.S. Pledged To Give Victims Of Boko Haram Attacks

The United States on Wednesday pledged $37 million in aid for victims of Boko Haram, government officials said, as fears of a famine mounted in the ravaged Lake Chad region.

EFCC Freezes Obanikoro' Daughter’s Account

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has frozen an account linked to Shalewa Obanikoro, the daughter of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.
According to EFCC investigators, about N1.2bn passed through the account which belongs to an oil firm.

Fuel Scarcity Looms As NARTO, PTD Threaten Strike

The umbrella organization of all commercial vehicles owners and entire petroleum tanker drivers in Nigeria will withdraw their services in seven days if outstanding claims owed to them by government and major oil marketers are not paid, Daily Trust claims.

Donald Trump Hires Nigerian-American As Director Of African-American Outreach

Donald Trump said 'you're hired' to Apprentice alumna Omarosa, recruiting her as his director of African-American outreach, she revealed during an interview on MSNBC today.

Senator Dino Melaye Reacts To Remi Tinubu Writing IG

Senator Dino Melaye, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kogi West has responded to his colleague’s letter to the new acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris. According to Melaye he has only one sentence for Mrs Tinubu.

Remi Tinubu Writes IG, Save Me From Melaye

The lawmaker representing Lagos-Central senatorial district, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has written a petition against her Kogi-West counterpart, Senator Dino Melaye,
Punch reports.

Judiciary Not Doing Enough To Fight Corruption - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the judiciary of not doing enough to support the fight against corruption.

Arase Issues Press Release From UK, Denies Going Away With 24 Police Vehicles

A former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has denied taking away 24 police vehicles as alleged by his successor, Ibrahim Idris. The ex-IGP also denied getting any letter from Idris since he has been in the United Kingdom.

EFCC Grills Pilot Who Flew N1.299b Cash For Fayose, Obanikoro

A pilot has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) how he flew a former Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro, with N1.299 billion cash for Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.