As lawmakers in the national and state assemblies are in the process of reviewing the nation’s constitution, the Ogun State government has appealed to the lawmakers to consider the bill for the creation of State Police  in order to fight insecurity that is plaguing the country.

Amnesty International (AI) has said that at least 381 civilians have been killed by Boko Haram since April2017 in Cameroon and Nigeria amid a spike in suicide bombings.

BENIN CITY—THE Chairman of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association, IPMAN, Benin depot, Mr Douglas Iyike, has lamented what he described as the crisis ravaging the association in the Midwestern zone.

THE Federal Government, through the National Council on Privatisation, NCP, has approved the commencement of the privatisation of Afam Power plants 1-5 to inject additional power into the national grid and improve electricity nationwide.

INDEPENDENT Democrats, ID, has elected 35-year old farmer, Franklyn Ndife, as its governorship candidate for the November 18, 2017 gubernatorial election in Anambra. Ndife was elected unopposed by 243 delegates at the party’s primary election conducted at its secretariat in Awka, the Anambra State capital, weekend.

OFFI UDA—THE traditional head of Offi Uda community, Mbo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Clement Ekuwem, has complained about the deplorable condition of roads in his area, lamenting that five former governors of the old Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, failed to complete the Offi-Enwang Etebi access road despite continued appeals by the people.

Boko Haram has taunted the Nigerian Army, saying it is celebrating Sallah in Sambisa forest after the 40-day ultimatum issued for the capturing of Abubakar Shekau, its leader.

THE Director-General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, Mr. Olusegun Oshinowo, has said the huge number of unemployed Nigerians is a threat to the viability of existing companies, as patronage and security are necessary for businesses to thrive

Ministry of Transportation says the National Council on Transportation has approved the commencement of a ‘bicycle riding’ project, as a means of transportation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Two educationists in the Federal Capital Territory have condemned the recent reduction in the cut off mark for entry into the country’s educational institutions.

Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Monday urged Muslims to promote the unity of the nation.

This is so funny a Nigerian can’t recite national anthem and the pledge.

MARCUS RASHFORD made amends for his early mistake as he netted the winner for England in a 2-1 win against Slovakia at Wembley.

Exactly one year ago, England kicked off their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a fortuitous 1-0 win over Slovakia in what was Sam Allardyce’s only match as manager before being axed.

Director John Landis says his new 3D version of “Thriller” gives Michael Jackson fans chance to see the groundbreaking video how the late king of pop would have wanted them to. “Michael and I always intended it to be seen in a cinema,” Landis told reporters Monday at the launch of his new revamped version […]