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Indices are there, Nigeria still in a bad recession – Orji Kalu

Former Abia state governor Orji Uzo Kalu says the country is still in a bad state of recession, despite the numerous statements by government officials to that effect.   In…

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Reps uncover fresh $202 million missing from NIA coffers

The House of Representatives committee on public safety and national intelligence says it has uncovered a fresh $202 million missing from the coffers of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency NIA.  …

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Nigeria will cease to exist if Buhari is given a second term in office – Ben Nwabueze

Elder statesman, Professor Ben Nwabueze has warned President Buhari against contesting the 2019 presidential elections if he truly has the interest of Nigerians at heart. Prof. Nwabueze also said Nigeria…

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Nigeria commits to ending gas flaring by 2020

Nigeria has reiterated its willingness to end gas flaring by the year 2020.   Minister of state for Petroleum Resources Ibe Kachikwu made the commitment in the monthly bulletin of…

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Cattle colonies will generate over N1.2 trillion annual revenue for Nigeria

The federal government’s planned cattle colonies apart from putting an end to the incessant farmers and herdsmen clash will also generate about N1.2 trillion naira for Nigeria.   This disclosure…

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200 Unemployed Youths Engaged by FERMA to Fix Roads in Bayelsa State.

The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) employed the services of 200 unemployed youths in road maintenance in Bayelsa state. According to PM News Mr. Bolaji Ayoola, the FERMA Road Maintenance…

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Senate declares Zamfara state as a ‘special case’ on issues of insecurity in Nigeria

The Nigerian senate on Wednesday singled out Zamfara state as one that requires special attention given the level of insecurity of lives and properties in the state.   Senate President…

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INEC seeks to go fully electronic in conducting 2019 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC says it plans to deploy e-collation and transmission of the Ekiti and Osun states governorship elections later in the year, and for the 2019…

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Nigeria to earn $361b from Lekki deep seaport

Nigeria is to earn about 361 billion dollars as revenue when operation commence at the Lekki deep sea port in Lagos, south west Nigeria.   Chidi Izuwah, Acting Director General…

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Niger Delta soon to get 7,000 megawatts power pool

Nigeria’s oil rich Niger Delta region is set to get a 7,000MW power plant courtesy of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and a Chinese firm SINOTEC, which is planning the…

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