Dangote eyes $30b revenue
ALIKO Dangote, the richest man in Africa, who is building one of the world’s biggest refineries in Lagos, in addition to investments in gas and petrochemical plants, said he expects…
South Africa grants Air Peace rights to operate daily flights
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the South African government had granted Air Peace’s request to commence commercial flights to Johannesburg, South Africa…
Appeal: Siasia gets Oct 10 deadline to pay N36m
FORMER Super Eagles chief coach Samson Siasia has till October 10 to pay N36million ($100,000) before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Switzerland can…
Text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Independence Day speech
DEAR Compatriots, October 1 of each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It is also a time for us,…
Crisis looms in PDP: Wike, Atiku fight for control
Before the second coming of former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, former Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and…
Independence Day speech: Buhari moves N-Power, school feeding, others to new ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari today hinted that the newly created Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development would oversee the administration’s Special Intervention Programme.President…
I won’t kill myself if I don’t win the Champions League – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has dismissed the notion that Manchester City need to win the Champions League this season, saying he “won’t kill himself” if they fail. Following a record-breaking…
We’ll take decisive action against hate speech on social media – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will take firm action against hate speech on social media. Buhari said this in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation.…
‘We’re allies in fight against terrorism’ — Trump congratulates Nigeria at independence
President Donald Trump has congratulated the Nigerian government on the nation’s 59th independence anniversary. In a statement issued on Monday, Trump said Nigeria is one of its…
BREAKING: DSS arrests fugitive sacked Director, Maina in Abuja Hotel
DESERT HERALD can confirm that the fugitive former head of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina has been arrested by a combined team of the DSS personnel in…
Whistle blower bags 2 years in prison over false information
Justice Angela Otaluka of an FCT High Court Apo on Monday sentenced a 29-year old whistleblower, James Urah, to two years in prison for giving false information with the intention to mislead the ICPC. The Judge,…
Gov. Fintiri pardons 18 prisoners to mark Nigeria Independence
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the release of 18 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independent Anniversary.The governor said in a statement on Monday,…
Ex-bank director claims forfeited N9.08bn ‘Diezani loot’
A former bank director, Dauda Lawal, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to order the Federal Government to return to him the N9.08 billion he forfeited to it on February 16, 2017.…
BREAKING: Rivers acquires Shell stakes in Ogoni
Rivers government has acquired Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) 45% stake in the Oil Mining Lease 11 in Eleme and other parts of Ogoni land in the state. Governor Nyesom…
“I Considered Suicide During Rough Times”- Billionaire, Femi Otedola Reveals
Nigerian billionaire business mogul, Femi Otedola, in a Forbes TV program, has dished on his darkest days and the challenging decisions he had to face during that rough period.…
Lawyers express safety concerns for Donald Trump whistleblower
Lawyers representing a whistleblower whose complaint has sparked an impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump are stressing the need to protect the person’s identity,…
PHOTOS: Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley — the luxury cars Switzerland seized from Equatorial Guinea’s…
Switzerland has seized a collection of supercars from Teodorin Nguema Obiang, son of Equatorial Guinea’s president. The cars, 25 in all, were auctioned off at a golf club near Geneva…
Independence Anniversary: Nigeria’s challenges, stepping stone to greatness – Lawan
I felicitate with fellow Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion of the 59th Independence Anniversary of our dear country, Nigeria. As Nigeria comes of age, with its people…
BREAKING: Gunshot in Bayelsa Assembly as Speaker makes away with Mace
There is heavy shooting at the Bayelsa House of Assembly following the refusal of Speaker Emmanuel Isenah to relinquish his position. It was gathered that while the House…
Court orders remand of Sowore, co-defendant in DSS custody
The Federal Court High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the remand of the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, in the custody of the Department of State…
How forex restriction, border closure could unlock N1trn for farmers
Despite the vast agricultural potential, Nigeria is a net food importer, with the vast majority of people engaged in agriculture operating at subsistence level.The country spends an average of US $22 billion (₦7.92…
Manchester United gear up for January transfer window
Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on three European prospects as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer aims to restore the glory days to the club. The Norwegian coach is already…
Inside Abuja’s empty luxurious estates
Many completed estates in Abuja remain half or totally unoccupied despite improvements in the real estate sector and Nigeria’s economy in general, Daily Trust reports.A week-long random survey of some districts in…
My husband wants to use me for ritual,’ – Policewoman tells court
A customary court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has dissolved a marriage after listening to the plea of a policewoman who accused her husband of planning to use her for…