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Reggae star, Ras Kimono, dies at 60
Nigerian reggae star, Ras Kimono, has died. Our correspondent gathered that the dreadlocked musician had slumped at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while waiting…
Buhari Appoints Shonubi CBN Deputy Governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the nomination of Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria subject to Senate confirmation. Mr.…
Adelabu Disengages from CBN As Deputy Governor
President Muhammadu Buhari has  approved the disengagement of the Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, with effect from July 15,…
South-south governors reject FG’s bill on water resources
Six governors, under the auspices of the South-South Governors Forum have resolved to unanimously work with like minds to ensure that the country is restructured, returned to true federalism, with…
Nigerian Children are Special, they are our Hope … Osibanjo
The future of our nation belongs to our children because Nigerian children are special and they have all that it takes to give the country a…
$16 Billion Power Project: Obasanjo Replies Buhari, Says President Ignorant
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as ignorant and uninformed over allegations of alleged mismanagement of $16 billion on power project. President Buhari had…
Two Priests, 17 parishioners buried in Benue, Catholics protest nationwide
The two Catholic priests and 17 parishioners slain by suspected herdsmen on April 24 in Benue State were buried on Tuesday amid nationwide peaceful protest by the Catholic faithful. The…
COTRIMCO Submits Interim Report To NJC, Blames Prosecution, Court And Prison For delay
The Corruption and Financial Crime Cases Trial Monitoring Committee (COTRIMCO) has identified poor prosecution, absence of counsel for parties in Court, reliance on irrelevant documentary…
Lekki Free Zone, Africa’s Next Investment Destination says Ambode
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has disclosed that sustained flow of investments to the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) showed that the state’s free economic zone “is the…