Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday, launched a contributory scheme for Hajj and Jerusalem pilgrimage for prospective pilgrims in the state.

Colombia’s president shared his dismay Monday after his country’s beauty queen was wrongly named Miss Universe in a dramatic mix-up watched live by millions, before the glittering crown was bestowed on the rightful winner Miss Philippines.

ABUJA — The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, yesterday, said except for its quick intervention, 51 members of the Shiite Muslim sect would have died inside a tunnel in Zaria.

MEMBERS of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly have elected the member representing Nsit Ubium state constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke, as the new Speaker.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has said Alimosho would soon become the new Victoria Island.

The Federal Government, yesterday, ordered the deployment of staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to petrol stations across the country to help check sharp practices and ensure the smooth supply and distribution of the product.

AFRICA Energy Corp has decided to buy 90 percent working interest and operatorship in Block 2B offshore South Africa.

The global leader in mobile communications, Lenovo, at the weekend added flavor to the Nigerian smart market with the introduction of VIBE series – the Lenovo VIBE P1m and Lenovo VIBE respectively.

History is being made in Emigi, a remote farming village in Katcha Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, as farmers have begun the harvest of rice produced by using bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, two critical inputs used in organic farming, only.

Jose Mourinho has agreed a five-year deal to become the new Manchester United boss, according to stunning claims in Spain.