The first appointed Honorable Commissioner for Women Affairs, Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Alhaja Sekinah Olusola Yusuf has enjoined all Muslim faithful to always remember and give the female child a chance for a better and peaceful society.

Olam Farms located in Nasarawa State has been upgraded to a Staple Crop Processing Zone (SCPZ) bringing the number of such zones in the country to 15.

Second Republic Minister of Steel, Dr. Paul Unongo, has alleged that there is a tremendous and concerted effort to decimate the North and stifle its growth and assertiveness.

Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has said he will be “highly disappointed” were his team not to beat Morocco in Casablanca in a second friendly on Friday.

Enyimba central midfielder Zaka Bala has dismissed claim that the two-time CAF Champions League winners were out of the title race of the Glo Premier League.

There are not the best of times for players of Dolphins of Port Harcourt, who have threatened not to play again in the Glo Premier League until their sign-on fees for the 2012/2013 season are paid in full.

Veteran music star and the Galala music messenger, Daddy Showkey has finally made a return to the music scene with a spanking new single titled ‘Showkey Show’.

Nollywood top act and Glo ambassador, Funke Akindele has come out to squash the rumour making rounds that she has found a new lover, who has rented a secluded apartment for her in Lekki area of Lagos.

A Zuba Upper Area Court on Thursday sentenced Ismaila Musa, of no fixed address, to 19 months in prison for beating up a police officer.

The FBI on Thursday added a former US State Department employee who allegedly bludgeoned his family to death with a hammer 38 years ago to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, said political activities leading to the 2015 elections should be based on sound ideologies, issues and principles rather than on ethnic or religious sentiments.

The Senate on Thursday, passed the bill for an act to end all forms of discrimination against Persons Living with Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

A Zuba Upper Area Court on Thursday sentenced Godwin Samuel and Tyowase Denis, both of fruit market, Zuba, to five months imprisonment for stealing oranges, a phone and N1,000.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun says it will hold its party governorship primary on April 12 ahead of the gubernatorial election on Aug. 9.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as an orchestrated distraction and a mindless public relations gimmick the ongoing hullabaloo about the rebasing of Nigeria’s GDP which the masterminds said has seen the country emerge as the largest economy in Africa.