The Students Union Government, SUG, of Lagos State University, LASU, has endorsed the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, as the next governor of Lagos State. The students union President, Mr. Nurudeen Yusuf, at a rally of the APC in Ojo, said that they considered the two major contenders for the post before taking their decision.

Former Managing Director, Onne Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority, OOGFZA, Dr. Noble Abe, has described former Head of State and presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, as a man of character and integrity.

The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in Delta State has adopted Mr. Victor Ochei of the Accord Party, AP, as their candidate for Delta North senatorial election.

Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Mr Nyesom Wike, has led senior PDP chieftains to Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of the state, where he was endorsed by the traditional rulers and political leaders to govern Rivers State.

Neighbours Ghana and Ivory Coast start as overwhelming favourites to set up a mouthwatering African Nations Cup final but must first get past semi-final opponents who have exceeded expectations.

ABAKALIKI—NO fewer than 19 students were, yesterday, hospitalized, following a fire incident at Model Comprehensive Girls’ Secondary School, Ugwuachara, Abakaliki.

Yenagoa—Armed men, suspected to be pirates, opened fire on a police patrol team, killing one of the officers at new Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State, Monday. Two of the hoodlums were reportedly killed.

Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Tuesday said the Federal Government had approved the design of a rail line project from Abuja to Lokoja in furtherance of government’s efforts to transform the transport sector.

Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday said the country’s sovereignty was not compromised despite the presence of Chadian ground troops in the northeast to fight Boko Haram.

The Islamic State group released a video on Tuesday purportedly showing the burning alive of a Jordanian pilot it had captured in December.