Troops are preparing to launch an offensive in a bid retake a strategic town captured by Boko Haram jihadists in northeast Nigeria, security and civilian sources said on Monday.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service (HOS) of the State, with a charge on him to inject fresh ideas, vibrancy and new energy that will take the public service to new heights and make Lagos a globally recognized City-State with a commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, innovation and creativity in service delivery.

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged Nigerians not to lose hope of better days for the nation inspite of the palpable hardship in the land which is mostly felt by the common man.

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) says it entered the race for positions in the 2019 general elections to win, and not to make up the numbers of political parties on the ballot papers.

Indications emerged Monday that over 3,641 persons were reportedly killed in Benue by suspected armed herdsmen between 2016 and 2018.