Oil prices have fallen from about $55 a barrel since the beginning of the year to around $36-$37 and Mr Buhari said that of the 3.9 trillion naira revenue forecast for 2016, just 820bn will come from crude. Mr Buhari said: "This huge decline is having a painful effect on our economy. Consumption has declined at all levels. In both the private and public sectors, employers have struggled to meet their salary and other employee related obligations." The...

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Islamic Organisations in Nigeria NAME STATE ADDRESS Website/Email /Phone No DA'WAH AND GUIDANCE BUREAU ABIA DA'WAH AND GUIDANCE BUREAU AFIKPO, ABIA STATE, , NIGERIA   Abuja Muslim Forum ABUJA Abuja Muslim Forum National Mosque Complex, Central Area, Abuja, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory 0234, NIGERIA abujamuslimforum@gmail.com 234-08057927142 Al Khulafaur Rashidun Foundation ABUJA Al Khulafaur Rashidun Foundation...

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Most wanted Range in 2015  Land Rover Range Rover The version of this mighty vehicle that everybody wants to have is Land Rover Range Rover 5.0L V8 Supercharged Autobiography Black. This SUV is the most expensive one that you can find on the market in 2015, at least currently. Its average price is $186,495.00, and for that amount of money you expect it to have everything...

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 Golden Eaglets to face Australia in Round of 16 The Nigeria U17 team, the Golden Eaglets, will be playing against Australia in the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup taking place in Chile. The Eaglets finished tops in Group A but had to wait to see who among the best losers would be their Round of 16 opponent. It...

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Ooni to arrive Ife Tuesday Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi The newly-named Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will officially arrive the ancient town of Ife on Tuesday to commence the coronation rites as enshrined in the customs of the Ife people. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the Kingmakers and members of the Isoro were preparing to receive...

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Alhaji  Nasir Sulaiman wins Islamic Award in Surulere    One of the most popular and respected young man in Surulere, Alhaji Nasir has contributed to the growth of Islam in various ways like providing food for people to brake their fast during the month of Ramadan, helping the needy  and so on.His good works was rewarded by an Islamic Asalatu group in surulere by given him award for his good works.It was a thing of joy on...

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FIFA’s Sepp Blatter says Swiss investigation is outrageous FIFA President Joseph Blatter speaks during the opening ceremony for the football tournament of the Football for Hope Festival 2014 at the Vila Olimpica Mane Garrincha in Rio de Janeiro in this July 7, 2014, file photo. World Cup sponsors Coca-Cola...

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Lagos: Woman borrows twins to defraud ex-commissioner Ruth with her twins The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a woman for taking a set of four-month-old twins from their parents to defraud a retired Commissioner of Police.  The incident happened on Sunday in the Agege area of Lagos...

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Two most appealing in Nigerian show business

Although many men in show business appeal to most ladies, some are attractive to more ladies than others. Ladies are said to have a crush on men in showbiz to the extent some women superimpose the photographs of such artistes on their phones. Here, then, are some of the heartthrobs in the Nigerian entertainment industry that many ladies are dying for. Tuface Tuface ...

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African Games: Buhari congratulates Team Nigeria President Muhammad Buhari has congratulated Team Nigeria, who came second on the overall medals table at the just concluded African Games in Congo Brazzaville. This is contained in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant...

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Medals for Nigeria The medals are pouring in for Nigeria at the 2015 African Games holding in Cong   Three officers of the Nigerian Army also won medal  Three officers of the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Kehinde Obareh, Lance Corporal Edith Agu and Private Caroline Linus received gold...

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Basketmouth: Trash Talking The comedian gives an insight into his street-smart Nigerian life as he gets his act together and grows his brand. Nigerian comedy has boomed in the last decade, and Bright "Basketmouth" Okpocha is, arguably, the country's most successful stand-up comic. My Nigeria is my earth, my material, my jokes, my fans. My Nigeria is my joy, my pain, my love. My Nigeria is me. Basketmouth, comedian Born...

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Buratai Visits Victorious Nigerian Troops In Gamboru Nigeria’s chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, recently displayed courage by spending the night in Gamboru town, Borno state, a former hotbed of terrorist group, Boko Haram.  Buratai addressing Nigerian troops in Gamboru The town which is close to Nigeria’s...

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Pacquiao demands Mayweather punishment, rematch over doping row . View gallery ...

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50 Cent moving to Africa? 50 Cent. 50 Cent has suggested he is moving to Africa and showed off a video of his new home.The Candy Shop hitmaker - who is currently embroiled in bankruptcy proceedings - has vowed to have the "craziest housewarming party" ever once work on constructing his new abode is completed. Sharing a video of the two-storey property's...

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 International Partnerships Can Be Powerful Tools for Africa's Universities When an African university signs a memorandum of understanding, whether with a counterpart on the continent or one elsewhere in the world, there is great excitement. The university itself usually issues a statement celebrating this collaboration and glowing pieces often appear in local media. Then the headlines taper off, enthusiasm wanes - and, far...

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NNPC begins recovery of $9.6billion owed Nigeria’ NNPC Towers The Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) has begun the process of recovering over $7 billion in over-deducted tax benefits from JV Partners on major capital projects, the Nigerian presidency has said Quoting a report submitted to President Muhammadu...

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2015 All-Africa Games XI African Games Host city  Republic of the Congo Brazzaville Nations participating 54 (projected) Events 22 Opening ceremony 4 September 2015 Closing ceremony 19 September 2015 Main venue New Kintele Stadium The 11th African Games are scheduled for September 4–19, 2015 in Brazzaville, Congo.[1] This edition...

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