Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Thursday launched N16 billion worth plantation exclusively for cultivation and processing of tomato and cassava in the state.

A mother of six, Omowunmi Oluwadamilare, on Thursday in Lagos pleaded with an Orile Agege Customary Court to dissolve her marriage over drunkenness, battery and lack of care by her husband.

The Police in Benue have confirmed the killing of two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Gbinde village in Ushongo Local Government Area of the state by gunmen.

The Director-General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ayodele Oke on Wednesday assured the international community that the country’s general elections, scheduled for March 28 and April 11, would hold as scheduled. Oke, who spoke at Atlantic Council in Washington D.C., said the Federal Government had done was dismantling the social and security challenges that caused the postmen of the elections.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe has again taken a swip at the All Progressive Congress, APC members by calling the leaders thevies.

Over 200 people have been arrested in Tanzania as part of a nationwide crackdown on witchdoctors linked to a wave of albino attacks and murders, police said Thursday. Police arrested 225 unlicenced traditional healers and soothsayers during a special operation carried out in several parts of the east African country and due to be extended to all 30 regions.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Jonathan Administration to come clean with Nigerians on the cause of the ongoing diplomatic row between Nigeria and Morocco that has forced the Kingdom to recall its Ambassador to Nigeria, while portraying Nigeria as a liar.

Maj.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, has said that in spite of challenges, terrorism will not defeat the Nigerian Armed Forces.

-President Goodluck Jonathan has begun closed door meeting with Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland , Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona in his palace in Ijebu-Ode.

Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz apologised for his celebration after his goal helped to eliminate former club Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.