The Code of Conduct Bureau, on Friday, interviewed Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN), as part of constitutional requirements for all elected officials with the leader of the seven man team, Mr Ademola Adebo, declaring that the governor has been transparent in government.

Ahead of today’s inauguration of Kwara State Governor Fatai Ahmed, Ilorin, the state capital is wearing a mournful look following the death of about twenty five supporters of Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] in a stampede on Friday, at the ‘Mandate House’ campaign headquarters, during the party’s valedictory party for the outgoing governor, Dr Bukola Saraki.

The Federal Government has acquired 12 gunboats at a cost of $4.9 million (about N750 million) to enhance the safety of the country’s inland waterways.

Europe’s biggest brewer Heineken is extending its sponsorship of UEFA Champions League soccer for a further three years, which analysts estimate is worth around 20 million euros (17 million pounds), on the eve of this season’s final between Barcelona and Manchester United.

President Goodluck Jonathan says the PDP will vigorously monitor the performance of all officials elected on the party’s platform.

Alhaji Muntari Mafia , a chieftain of the PDP in Sokoto State, has reiterated the need for President Goodluck Jonathan to consider competence and merit in appointing new ministers

Some Lagos-based constitutional lawyers have described as illegal and unconstitutional, the handover by Gov. Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State to the governor-elect, Chief Rochas Okorocha.

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has ordered the CPC to furnish the counsel to the PDP with details of its petition, challenging the outcome of the April presidential elections.