Eleven trans-border bank armed robbers and their gang leader Tokiwe Joseph alias TK, have been killed at the Seme border by the joint security agents from Nigeria and Benin Republic Police after a failed attempt to rob some banks in the area on Thursday.

The Conference of Minority Tribes in Nigeria has has described recent suspension of the Executive Secretary/Director General of The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Mrs. Nellie Mayshak as a setback in the successes already recorded in cleaning the corruption that hitherto rocked the system before her appointment.

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has said that his government is making concerted efforts to replace the famous groundnut pyramids with rice pyramids.

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Johnson Agbonayinma (Edo-PDP), has described recent killings in Rivers as ”dangerous trend to Nigeria’s democracy.”

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday said the military had commenced investigation into the death of two of its personnel in Rivers.

A Managing Partner, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), Mrs Priscilla Ogwemoh, has called for quick settlement of maritime litigation to save huge costs incurred when ships are detained.

The Federal Ministry of Finance, has confirmed the indefinite suspension of Mrs Nellie Mayshak, the Director-General, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), and three other senior staff of the directorate.

The Federal Government on Wednesday at an auction raised N125 billion worth of bonds to mature in 2020, 2026 and 2036, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has said.

Dr Kema Onu, a reproductive health expert, has warned that the practice of oral sex increases the risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Friday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to work within the law in the conduct of Saturday’s re-run elections.

Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has urged electorate in Rivers to ensure that they exercise their franchise in Saturday’s parliamentary re-run polls in the state.

The remains of James Ocholi, the former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, was on Friday laid to rest amidst weeping, wailing and eulogies from family members, friends, colleagues and associates.

Arsenal Ladies is celebrating the signing of Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala from Liverpool, where she scored three goals in 12 league appearances for the Reds.

The total value of Nigeria’s merchandise trade during the fourth quarter of 2015 stood at N3, 653.1 billion.

Jude Okoye, the elder brother of estranged singing duo (Peter and Paul, popularly known as PSquare) who doubles as their manager, has distanced himself from the group, announcing that he is no longer the manager.