Algeria, Sudan revolutions, and the myopia of Nigerians
By Odumodu Gbulagu In quick succession, Algerians and Sudanese people crippled economic activities of their respective countries, occupied the streets…
Hypocrisy of Nigerians condemning xenophobia in S’Africa
By Odumodu Gbulagu The word Xenophobia came from “Xenos” meaning STRANGE or FOREIGN; and “Phobos” meaning FEAR. Xenophobia can be…
LASU absolves Okebukola of age falsification claims
Authorities of the Lagos State University (LASU) have said that there is no ambiguity in the date of birth or…
Nigeria, bank sign ₦185m technical exchange pact
The Federal Government and the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Group have signed a $523,823 (N185, 957, 165) million agreement on…
Shell plans $15bn investments in Nigeria
To power over 1.2 million homes with Ohaji gas project The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) yesterday said that it…
Why IBB dropped me as Information Minister – Sam Oyovbaire
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire is an academic and political figure held in high esteem, particularly…
UAE clarifies: No change in visa policy for Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates(UAE) Embassy in Abuja said the country’s visa policy has not changed, debunking reports in the media…
ExxonMobil considers sale of oil stakes in Nigeria
Exxon Mobil may sell a suite of oil and gas fields it holds in Nigeria, and has commenced talks on…
Trial suspended of Equatorial Guinea ‘coup’ accused
Suspended of more than 150 people accused of involvement in an alleged December 2017 coup which the Malabo authorities say…
Boko Haram kills five Nigerian troops
Five Nigerian Soldiers have been reportedly killed by the breakaway faction of the Boko Haram backed by the Islamic State.…
Nigerian students, others contribute $42.4bn to US economy
The United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) yesterday disclosed that Nigerians and other international…
Facebook CEO calls for updated internet regulations
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg called on Saturday for regulators to play a “more active role” in establishing rules that…