The Federal Government, Saturday, said it is finalizing a conditional Budget Support Facility to provide financial relief to State Governments based on the states meeting a set of stringent fiscal conditions.

Queen Elizabeth II marked her official 90th birthday Saturday by taking the salute at a special military parade in London where her vivid green outfit caused a sensation.

The Nigeria International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), is set to host the first Africa Regional Arbitration Conference in Lagos to boost foreign investments in emerging markets in Africa.

The Director- General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission(NCC), Mr Afam Ezekude says the commission will soon embark on a nationwide raid of MP3 dealers and outlets across Nigeria.

The Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA), on Saturday, hailed the decision of the Nigerian military authorities to compulsorily retire senior officers including, Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels and a Major, over alleged involvement in the Defence contract scam.

Chelsea forward Pedro Rodriguez insisted Saturday that Spain’s quest to win an unprecedented third consecutive European Championship will not be blown off course by sex scandal claims against goalkeeper David De Gea.

Edo Deputy Governor, Dr Pius Odubu, on Saturday said Gov. Adams Oshiomhole had rated him as the best candidate for the Sept. 10 gubernatorial election in the state.

The African Union Commission has commended the Federal Government for proper management of the more than two million Internally Displaced Persons in the North East.

Two construction giants — Julius Berger Nigeria Plc and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) — have returned to site to resume work on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Nikolay Udovichenko, said his country would support Nigeria in resuscitating the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company to ensure rapid industrialisation of the country.

Albania captain Lorik Cana became the first player to get a red card at the European Championships in just the second game against Switzerland on Saturday.

An Islamic group, Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’iquamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), is to provide feeding and assistance to needy people, particularly orphans and widows nationwide, during the Ramadan period.

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has described the demise of Coach Shuaibu Amodu as a great loss to the Nigerian football community, referring to the ex-Super Eagles coach as a football genius who contributed immensely to the development of football not only in Nigeria, but Africa as a whole.

Roy Hodgson’s England enter the fray at Euro 2016 on Saturday bidding to end a 50-year wait for a major title and hoping their fans are not involved in more clashes.

Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has expressed shock following the sudden death of Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director Amodu Shuaibu.