Kogi State government has debunked allegations that it turned relief materials meant for victims of the recent flood disaster in the state into political handouts for sympathizers of the state administration.

THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed private workers in Plateau state to join the public sector workers in the ongoing strike to force the state government to implement the N18.000 minimum wage.

BEFORE the advent of the 1999 constitution, the principle of derivation was subjected to severe and whimsical gerrymandering by the various Presidents and Heads of State that had ruled Nigeria. This was due to the fact that, though the principle had been acknowledged and accepted there was no governing formula. Up till 1970, derivation stood at fifty percent. Decree No.113 of 1970, put forward by the late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo and promulgated by General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) reduced it to 45 per cent and at the same time appropriated the entire offshore oil revenue to the federal government.

African champions Zambia have adopted a practice-makes-perfect philosophy before defending the title in South Africa during January.

No fewer than 450 students have stormed State Security Service, SSS, office, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to seek permission to protest against alleged plans by government officials to hijack National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, annual convention billed to hold in the state.