No fewer than 150,000 athletes both locally and internationally are expected to participate in the 4th edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode said on Monday.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, to immediately protect the judiciary arm of government from the “unconstitutional and repressive fascist” policies, saying the nation must be guided by the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

THE Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, has raised alarm over the  Federal Government delay in settling its members’ fuel subsidy and banks’ interests, amounting to N130.7 billion.

Gov. Akinwunmi of Lagos State on Monday urged judges and magistrates to create innovative models for achieving speedy and efficient justice delivery system in the state.

The dreaded Boko Haram terrorists group has on Monday executed the second International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aide worker, Hauwa Leman.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday, alleged that the Presidency has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest and detain indefinitely, the outgoing governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose.

I have deliberately made this explanatory note long because I think it is necessary that people make up their minds based on the facts, given my central role in the event. I note that Sheikh Gumi has already told his own side of the story. I feel obliged to state my own side so that Nigerians can have a clearer picture of my own involvement. Sadly, I personally did not read President Obasanjo’s statement until two days later on the Internet since I was not physically in the hall.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it stands by its statement that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not field candidates for the 2019 general elections in Zamfara.

The World Bank Board of Directors has approved the 3rd Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement, REDISSE, project, committing additional US$120 million to the work plans.

The United States Consulate in Nigeria Monday, began a three- day training for journalists  covering the Defence beat, with a view to building their capacity in the coverage of national security, terrorism, conflicts and peace building effort.