Ogun Assembly passes bill on creation of 37 LCDAs

The Ogun House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed the Local Government Amendment Law 2016, to allow the state governments create 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

Obasanjo donates chimpanzee named ‘Patience’ to zoo

President Obasanjo recognises the special care needs of chimpanzees and therefore decided to place 3 year old Patience with Pandrillus so she can grow up in...

Tottenham midfielder, Dembele gets 6-match ban for violent conduct

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele has been banned for six games by the Football Association for violent conduct against Chelsea’s Diego Costa.

See copy of EFCC’s letter to Fani-Kayode

BREAKING: EFCC summons Fani-Kayode for questioning, takes over his residence

Nigeria’s former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Friday confirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited him to come to the anti-graft...

#‎Budget2016: Saraki assures Nigerians of adequate oversight

Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday commended Nigerians for their patience while awaiting presidential assent to the 2016 Appropriation Act and promised that...

Buhari signs 2016 Budget into law (PHOTO)

Buhari signs ‘controversial’ 2016 Budget into law

The long wait for President Muhammadu Buhari’s first budget (2016 budget) have been signed into law. This assent has now given way for the full implementation...

British mosques order Muslim women to close their Facebook accounts, bans wearing of trousers

Muslim women should not wear trousers, leave the house without their husband’s permission or use Facebook, according to controversial rules published by British mosques.

Pilgrims Commission assures bidders of level playing field

Mr John-Kennedy Opara, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), on Thursday assured bidders for the ground handling and transportation for the 2016 pilgrimage of...