Money looted by Nigeria’s former military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor families, the government says. The distribution is to start next month after more than $300m (£228m) was recently returned by the Swiss authorities. The money, stolen by Abacha in the 1990s, is due to be given to around 300,000 households […]
Boeing’s futuristic hypersonic jet that could cut journey time between New York and London to 2 hours from eight U.S. aerospace leader, Boeing has unveiled its plans for what could be the world’s first hypersonic airliner, capable of flying at five times the speed of sound. With top speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour, the […]
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta on Thursday said the 36.6 million telephone lines withdrawn from telecom operators in March this year, were found to be redundant. Danbatta spoke in Abuja on the sideline of the 84th Edition of Telecom Consumer Parliament (TCP) . The News Agency […]
By Foster Obi Based on predictable reactions that follow the postponement of the elections into the governing board of the Council of Registered Freightforwarders of Nigeria (CRFFN), the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has asked it members to sheath the sword as events unfold. A statement signed by its Founder, Boniface Aniebonam […]
By Foster Obi Olu of Warri, HIS Royal Majesty, OgiameIkewoli 11 has called on all stakeholders in the Delta Ports to give maximum and unflinching support to the Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), under HadizaBala Usman to sustain transformation in the region. The Royal father made this call while receiving the representative of the […]
Nigerian actor and comedian Benjamin Nwachukwu, known to his fans as Shuga Shaa, has drawn a mixed reaction in the commercial capital, Lagos, for saying he has a relationship with a sex doll named Tonto Shaa. The pampered doll sports a wig, polished finger nails and wears jewellery and expensive perfumes – and now has […]
At least 200 undocumented migrants have been rescued off Libya’s coast, the Libyan Navy said late Tuesday. In a statement, navy forces affiliated with Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Accord said the migrants were rescued 25 miles off the coast of Al-Qaraboli city. The migrants are Africans, the statement added. Around 785 migrants have […]
Maiduguri, Nigeria – Attacks involving Boko Haram have displaced more than 1.8 million Nigerians in predominantly agricultural northeast Nigeria over the last 10 years. Due to the increase in violence, many small-scale farmers were forced to abandon their farms and agricultural activities. The subsequent fall in production, rocketing food prices, and lack of safe access […]
The Supreme Court on Tuesday backed President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, ruling the U.S. can prevent Muslims immigrants from entering the country. Trump’s effort to curtail immigration was dealt multiple judicial setback by federal appeals courts in Hawaii and Virginia, saying it is unconstitutional because it discriminates against Muslims. Hawaii alleged that the restriction […]
Mr Bhanu Pathak, UNICEF Chief of Bauchi Field Office, gave the advice at the ongoing Mid-Year review meeting of the field office on Tuesday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Bauchi Field Office comprises of six states: Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Jigawa, Gombe and Plateau. Pathak, who assumed office three months […]