Politics
Obtainers Unlimited By Olatunji Dare
The word “obtain” has been on my mind lately. Somehow, I had assumed, and was going to assert, that you will not find the word “obtainer” in the dictionary. Out of a sound instinct for […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Economy
Naira: What’s going on? By Sanya Oni
If the wailing of the business class has not reached the ears of the landlords of the villa, it must be due to either the impervious nature of the walls, or the pigheadedness of the […]
Politics
Dokpesi’s N2.1billion: What’s the Big Deal? By Bamidele Johnson
For weeks now-and it is yet to abate-social media platforms have whooped, mostly, with joy at the arrest of some people in connection with the $2.1billion arms purchase contract scandal. So have drinking dens which, […]
Security
Arms probe: Dasuki set to name more beneficiaries …… VANGUARD
ABUJA — As details of huge funds disbursed by the Office of the National Security Adviser under Col. Sambo Dasuki continue to surface, indications emerged last night that the embattled security czar is set to […]
Security
Nigerian Shia movement leader’s wife ‘alive’ – army …… BBC
The wife of the leader of Nigeria’s main Shia Muslim sect is alive, the Nigerian army says, denying earlier reports that she was killed in clashes with the army in northern Kaduna state. Malam Zeenat […]
Security
Nigeria’s Sambo Dasuki charged over ‘$68m fraud’ …… BBC
Nigeria’s ex-national security adviser has appeared in court, charged over an alleged $68m fraud. Sambo Dasuki was charged on 19 counts of fraud, money laundering and criminal breach of trust at the high court in […]
Business
Tiger Brands Sells Nigerian Business to Dangote; Shares Surge ……. BLOOMBERG
Tiger Brands Ltd., South Africa’s largest food producer, agreed to sell its stake in an unprofitable Nigerian business to Dangote Industries Ltd. three years after buying it. The shares surged in Johannesburg. Dangote will provide […]
Economy
DPR Sanction: Folawiyo Energy denies breaching regulations ……. VANGUARD
Folawiyo Energy Limited (FEL) has denied violating regulations that guide the sale of petroleum products, noting that the company has not had its own products in storage for the past three months. The company said […]
Economy
Court stops Lagos-Ibadan Expressway concession …….. NATION
A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a fresh Concession Agreement on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway reconstruction project. While delivering his ruling in a suit filed by Bi-Courtney Highway Services Limited against the Attorney-General […]
Society
Ex-NIMASA DG re-arrested over N11.7b paid to Tompolo …….. NATION
Security agents yesterday re-arrested a former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Patrick Akpobolokemi outside the Federal High Court premises in Lagos moments after his trial for allegedly defrauding the Federal […]
Sport
Glo-CAF Awards: Ayew, Toure, Aubameyang listed …… NATION
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Abuja on Monday announced the names of three top nominees for the 2015 African Footballer of the Year Award. The names were announced at a joint press briefing […]
Economy
Aviation workers accuse AMCON of running down Aero …… NATION
Workers of Aero Airlines yesterday staged a peaceful protest around the airport alleging that the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) is mismanaging funds injected into the carrier. The workers spoke through the branch Chairman […]
CRIME
Dokpesi remanded in Kuje Prison ……. NATION
FORMER DAAR Communication Plc Chairman Raymond Dokpesi yesterday arrived in Kuje Prison ahead of the perfection of his bail terms. He was shielded from anxious inmates at the facility by warders.
Economy
Petrol may sell for N97 …… NATION
•Govt to spend money on capital projects Nigerians were yesterday told to prepare for some tough decisions next year. Petrol subsidy will go to save cash for capital projects. This will likely push up price […]
Law
Kanu’s Detention: Rights group drags Justice Ademola to NJC ……. VANGUARD
ONITSHA—The leadership of International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law, Intersociety, has dragged Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja before the National Judicial Council, NJC, over what […]
Economy
Oil price slump: Nigeria’s economic outlook remains difficult – World Bank ….. VANGUARD
THE World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s economic outlook would remain difficult in the short run due to the persistent low price of crude oil in the international market. The World Bank in its Nigeria […]
Issues/Policy
‘N2.6 bn theft’: Court shifts trial of ex NIMASA boss to January | TheCable
Ibrahim Buba of a federal high court in Lagos has fixed January 18, 2016 for the trial of Patrick Akpobolokemi, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The Economic and Financial […]
Government
Amaechi orders ‘total probe’ of NIMASA | TheCable
Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has directed the immediate financial and staff audit of the Nigerian Maritime and Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). He gave the directive on Monday during his maiden tour of Lagos […]
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Health
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION:A must read for men
Ade and Busola have been married for years, they recently had a baby boy and have never been happier, for their marriage anniversary they decided to travel to a resort for a week, so they […]