Exclusive

Publication

Byline

INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- For decades, the orange glow from gas flares has lit up the skies of Umuechem in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State long after sunset. For 65-year-old Rose Ordu, the flam... Read More


Falana, Sowore condemn police's tear-gas attack on Lagos pensioners

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore have condemned the use of tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting on Monday at the Lagos State Government Secretariat... Read More


Ibom Air's latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel's administration

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The new Airbus A220-300 aircraft acquired by Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, is among the 10 ordered by the administration of former Governo... Read More


Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A Nigerian, Adebola Adekunle, indicted for the sextortion of a minor, has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face prosecution. The US Department of Justice said ... Read More


NIS to begin passport intervention in four UK cities

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. The exercise will allow Nigerians residing... Read More


What would make Sidi Ould Tah smile?, By Chinedu Moghalu

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- After a year in office, Sidi Ould Tah has begun to reshape how the African Development Bank raises money and prepares projects. Delivery, however, is the harder test. On 29 May 20... Read More


Martins urges stronger competition for Osimhen, recalls Yakubu rivalry

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins believes the Super Eagles must create stronger competition for places in attack to reduce their dependence on Victor Osimhen. Nigeria'... Read More


15 NYSC members, 6 other kidnapped persons rescued in Kogi - Tinubu

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped last Wednesday in Kogi State have been freed, President Bola Tinubu has announced. In a statement he personally signed... Read More


EFCC sacks more than 40 staff over corruption, financial malpractice

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed more than 40 members of its personnel over alleged corruption and financial malpractice in the past two and a half... Read More


Baba Elesho undergoes surgery, dismisses cancer speculations

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Veteran Yoruba actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale "Baba Elesho" Adeoye, has dismissed speculation that he ... Read More