[This Day] A former Minister of Aviation and the head of the Media and Publicity Directorate of the ex- President Goodluck Jonathan’s presidential campaign, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said that he did not receive funds from the former president and the embattled National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki. Source: Niger feed
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Buhari Must Not Fight Corruption Outs...
[Independent (Lagos)] Lagos -Frontline human rights activist and National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to make the rule of law its guiding principle while embarking on the war against corruption in the country. Source: Niger feed
IMF Impressed With Nigeria's Eco...
[Daily Trust] Visiting Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Ms Christine Lagarde says she is impressed with Nigeria’s response to low oil prices. Source: Niger feed
Lagos Govt. Demolishes Owonifari Mark...
[Daily Trust] The Lagos State Government on Wednesday demolished the Owonifari Market at Oshodi which has been in existence for more than 40 years. Source: Niger feed
What Buhari Told IMF Chief, Lagarde &...
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Abuja that his administration will look inwards, enforce regulations to stop financial leakages and adopt global best practices in generating more revenue to mitigate the effect of dwindling oil prices on the Nigerian economy. Source: Niger feed
Arms Deal – Haliru Bello Docked...
[This Day] The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Mohammed Haliru Bello, has been docked at the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja for corruption charges related to the arms deal with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Source: Niger feed
288 Workers Lose Job Nationwide As Fi...
[Premium Times] At least 288 workers from 24 capital market firms across the country have lost their jobs, following their companies’ inability to meet the new minimum operational capital set by the federal government for all market operators. Source: Niger feed
IMF's Boss Lauds Buhari's F...
[Guardian] THE Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde has expressed confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign against corruption but warned the President on the need for fiscal discipline. Source: Niger feed
Boko Haram Not 'Defeated' b...
[African Arguments] Boko Haram may be on the back foot compared to a year ago, but the group has adapted and bounced back before. It will do so again given the chance. Source: Niger feed
AfDB Calls for Stronger Anti-Corrupti...
[Independent (Lagos)] President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina has called for stronger anti-corruption measures on the continent. Source: Niger feed
Sex Workers in Delta Attack Customers...
[Leadership] Pandemonium broke out on Saturday at the popular cable point base of commercial sex workers in Asaba, Delta State when some commercial sex workers went berserk and allegedly attacked their customers over unpaid bills. Source: Niger feed
Super Eagles Squad for Afcon Named
[CAF] Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has released his final 23-man squad for the Orange CHAN Rwanda 2016. Source: Niger feed
Major Market Shut in Oyo As Armed Gan...
[Premium Times] Akesan, the central market in Oyo town was shut Monday morning, as rival gangs unleashed violence on the market and adjoining areas. Source: Niger feed
Investigation – While Turaki, L...
[Premium Times] The sky was blue and bright and the heat was biting as we drove into Hadejia – it used to be called Biram – in Jigawa State, northeast Nigeria, said to be one of the seven founding states of the Hausa Kingdoms. Source: Niger feed
Africa's Election Year – a...
[Deutsche Welle] The year 2015 will go down in history as one of elections in Africa. Overall there were thirteen of them. According to observers, eligible voters realized the importance and civic duty to take part in the elections. Source: Niger feed
Mikel Shines As Chelsea Beat Palace
[Vanguard] Mikel Obi posted a fine display on Sunday, as Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 in a Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Source: Niger feed