States, LGs share N2.6trn in 2016; Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta top list
Nigeria’s 36 states and the 774 local government councils shared a total sum of N2.6 trillion from the Federation Account in 2016 in spite of the prevailing economic recession. In…
AFCON: Cameroon are African champions
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have been crowned winners of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after overcoming an early setback to beat the Pharaohs of Egypt 2-1 at…
The protest must hold, coalition vows, colleagues knock 2Face
Enough Is Enough coalition , one of the organizers of the demonstration has declared that despite the pronounced cancellation by 2face, the protest will still go on as planned. The…
IBB returns from medical vacation, calls for prayers
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has returned to Nigeria after a 7-week medical vacation in the Switzerland. He left the country for medical vacation in Switzerland on…
Buhari, still sick, extends leave, writes National Assembly
President Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to resume on Monday February 6 from a 10-day sick leave is not returning to Nigeria as scheduled fuelling speculation that his ailment may…
Trump loses initial appeal to stay ban on immigrants from seven countries
A U.S. appeal court late on Saturday denied a request from the U.S. Department of Justice(DoJ) to immediately restore a immigration order from President Donald Trump barring citizens from seven…
No show: TuFace cancels anti-government protest
Popular artiste, Innocent Idibia, also known as Tuface, has canceled the much-publicised Monday, February 6 anti-government nationwide protest which has become a huge subject of debate in recent days. He…
Kinsmen receive Ibori in a blaze of frenzy
The ancient town of Oghara in Ethiope West local Government Area of Delta was in a carnival mood on Saturday as former governor James Ibori arrived home after being deported…
EPL: Arsenal fall at the Bridge as Hull shock Liverpool
English premier League leaders Chelsea on Saturday overawed Arsenal 3-1 in a Week 24 London derby of the English Premier League (EPL) this extending their lead of the log by…
DSS Director dies
Kano State Director of SSS, Mr. Abdullahi Chiranchi, has died. It was gathered that Mr. Chiranchi died Saturday after a brief illness. He was said to have complained of stomach…