THE Federal Government, yesterday, deployed gas from the operations of Chevron Nigeria Limited to cushion the impact of temporary closure of the Sapele and Oben gas plants operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC.

Experienced coach Guus Hiddink has agreed terms with the Ivorian Football Association to coach Les Elephants during the World Cup, according to a report from Dutch national broadcaster NOS.

THE National Population Commission, NPC, Wednesday warned against politicisation of the compilation of the compendium of localities in Nigeria to be conducted by the commission.

ONDO State government has earmarked N200million as health assistance scheme for persons suffering from different ailments in the state this year.

Nigeria Football Federation has secured an entertainment venue at the 2010 World Cup and the federation plans to spice up Nigeria’s participation in the ‘football village’ to be opened in Durban, South Africa.

A Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Abass Aleshinloye has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegations of misappropriation of council funds.

Globacom officials have said that arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of all the guests to the 2009 Glo_CAF Awards at the State House Banquet Hall in Accra, Ghana.

THE Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, will hold an expanded national caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa, Thursday.

Nigeria Technical Adviser Lars Lagerback has proposed a camp in Switzerland to ensure adequate altitude training ahead for the Super Eagles ahead of the World Cup.

Weather experts at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, have warned of increase in the rate of road accidents during the rainy season unless the relevant authorities heed the warning and act on it accordingly.