BENIN CITY—A group in Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the aegis of Save PDP Group, has lamented that majority of the governors elected on the platform of the party failed to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of their respective states due to their over concentration on the internal politics of the party.

Nigeria goal keeper, Vincent Enyeama who made a point blank save immediately after Nigeria’s opener has sensationally declared he had no clue how he pulled off an incredible point blank save.

…Accuses FERMA of interfering on Ikorodu Rd project
LAGOS —LAGOS State Government, Wednesday, advised commercial motorcycle operators, popularly called ‘’Okada,” in the state to obey to the letter the Road Traffic Law 2012 on all unrestricted routes or face severe sanction

Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest men and highest profile aid donors, said Wednesday he doesn’t care if he’s forgotten after his death — as long as polio and other major diseases have been eradicated.

KANO—Kano State Task Force on Private Schools, Wednesday, said it has concluded plans to close down over 2,000 illegal private schools and colleges operating across the state.

Abuja — The Federal Government’s investment drive appears to be making headway as foreign Direct Investment from reputable organisations reached $8.9 billion in 2012.

IRKED by public condemnation of the judgment on Mr John Yakubu Yusuf and others undergoing trial for the over N38 billion Police Pension scam at the FCT High Court, Abuja, the House of Representatives, Wednesday, asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, to review the ruling.

President Goodluck Jonathan has charged civil servants to ensure a harmonious working relationship that will enhance effective service delivery.

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Wednesday, described recent statement linked to former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, on Jesus Christ, as not only reckless but also indicative of deep-seated moral bankcruptcy.

WEST Africa has proved that it is the dominant force in football in the continent, following the conclusion of group matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation, which saw the sub-region producing seven of the eight teams that qualified for the quarterfinals.

Bauchi—Four months after the Bauchi State Government started the deduction of 10 per cent of workers’ salaries following alleged ‘’dwindling state resources,’’ the government has now completely stopped payment of any form of allowance to the civil servants and local government workers.

ASABA—SOME local government chieftains in Delta State, Wednesday, threatened to petition the Delta State Government and the National Assembly over alleged extortion by committees of the state Assembly.

AS Nigerians continue to rejoice following Super Eagles murky flight to the quarter finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations in South Africa, soccer pundits are x-raying the chances of the Stephen Keshi boys against The Elephants of Ivory Coast, a star studded side clearly dreaded by every team in Africa.

After almost nine years of legal battle for the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, ALSCON, Ikot Abasi, Akwa IBom State, by the BFI Group Corporation, the Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE, has finally issued the original winners of the bid a letter, offering them the much coveted company.

The House of Representatives has queried the Federal Government over a whopping shortfall of N302 billion of Ecological Funds.