BENIN CITY—GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has presented the state’s 2015 budget estimates of N156.551 billion to the state House of Assembly for approval. Christened “Budget of Developmental Consolidation,” it is aimed at taking the state to the next level. Made up of N87.5 billion as capital expenditure, representing 55.77 per cent and N68.99 […]

Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has spoken of his delight after signing an improved deal to extend his stay at the Serie A outfit.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Kwara state has said that teachers in the state will not resume until all provisions to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) are made by government.

The Independent National Electoral Commision INEC has filed a 128-page reply to the petition filed by Mr Niyi Owolade, a candidate of Accord Party, who polled 377 votes at the August 9, 2014 governorship election in Osun State.

Bayelsa State Government has said that schools in the state will resume academic activities on September 29.

Nigeria’s smartphone market is set to witness a major boost as global phone manufacturer, and one of the earlier key players in Nigeria’s mobile phone revolution, Alcatel Mobile, has re-entered the smartphone phone market with four new android smartphones.

Out-going First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Mike Umeh has reiterated his claim that he remains the best candidate among those jostling to replace Alhaji Aminu Maigari as NFF President in the forthcoming board elections.

Inlaks, a distributor of TEMENOS T24 banking application in West Africa, has announced new strategic partnership with an additional four global IT solutions providers.

The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, yesterday, summoned the leadership of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, to a meeting over the strike declared by its members due to unpaid allowances and salary arrears.

The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has called on the international community to cooperate with Africa countries in fighting terror in order to avoid a greater threat to World peace and stability.

Assistant coach of the Super Falcons, Christopher Danjuma, has scored the team high in spite of being held to a goalless draw by A. I. Dikko International Academy.

Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law and former Al-Qaeda spokesman was jailed for life on Tuesday after a US judge warned he remained a deadly threat to American citizens.

World football’s governing body FIFA on Tuesday announced plans to allow referees to halt matches for three minutes so that players suspected of sustaining a concussion can be assessed.

Top Israeli agent Dudu Dahan has claimed that his client, former Nigeria Under 20 international Chimezie Mbah, is a better option for the Super Eagles than Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi.