₦350bn Release For Capital Projects Begins Friday

President Muhammadu Buhari signs the 2016 Budget into law at the Presidential Villa in Abuja Monday.

The Federal Government said on Thursday that it would commence the release of the sum of ₦350bn set aside for capital projects as contained in the 2016 budget today (Friday).

FOR THE RECORD: FG To Harmonize University Fees

Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has said the Federal Government will harmonize tuition in all federal universities to stop arbitrary charge of fees by some university authorities.

2-IN-1 STORY: ₦86 Per Litre Or Battle, NLC Tells FG; IPMAN Commends FG On New Price Of Petrol

NLC tells FG to revert ₦86 per litre

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has advised the federal government to revert the pump price of petrol to what it was or be ready for a showdown.

Spanish Actress Win Prestigious Asturias Prize For Arts

Veteran Spanish actress Nuria Espert 

Veteran Spanish actress Nuria Espert has been awarded one of the annual Prince of Asturias prizes for her decades of dedication to Spanish and Catalan drama.

Chinese Hail 2015 State Visit A Success Despite Queen Branding Officials 'Rude'

Metropolitan Police Commander Lucy D'Orsi meeting the Queen during a Buckingham Palace garden party (UKTV Pool/PA)

The Chinese Embassy has maintained that both sides made "great efforts" over last year's Chinese state visit - after the Queen was caught on camera describing the republic's officials as "very rude".

Nigeria Deregulates Downstream Oil Sector, Petrol To Sell For About ₦145 A Litre

Petrol To Sell For About ₦145 A Litre

Media reports that the Federal Government has announced a full deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry, pushing the price of petrol to about ₦145 a litre.

Doctors Raise Concerns After Elderly Indian Woman Gives Birth

Indian father Mohinder Singh Gill, 79, and his wife Daljinder Kaur, 70, hold their newborn baby boy Arman at their home in Amritsar on May 11, 2016 ©Narinder Nanu (AFP)

Doctors in India on Wednesday raised ethical and health concerns after a woman gave birth to her first child in her 70s, following two years of IVF treatment.

Nigeria To Restore History In School Curriculum (SENSIBLE DECISION!)

Image credit: Daily Post

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says the Federal Government is taking steps to restore history as a subject in primary and secondary schools’ curriculum.

We Won’t Fund Your Census, US Tells Nigeria

United States President Barack Obama

The United States Government on Tuesday in Abuja ruled out any financial assistance for Nigeria to conduct its nationwide census whose preparation had been dogged by shortage of funds.

Buhari To UK: Return Stolen Funds, Not Apology For Cameron’s Remarks

President Muhammadu Buhari addresses delegates at the start of a conference to tackle corruption at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday he is not demanding “any apology from anybody” after United Kingdom Prime Minister, David Cameron, labelled his country “fantastically corrupt.”

How Alleged Wife Killer Surrendered To Lagos Police

Lekan Shonde

Mr. Lekan Shonde, who allegedly killed his wife, Ronke, surrendered himself to the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday.

Nigeria Set To Fully Deregulate Downstream Sector Of Nigerian Petroleum Industry

Petrol to sell for over ₦100/litre under new regime

Barring any last-minute change in plans, the federal government will,  in a few days, introduce policy changes heralding the full deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry, officials well briefed on the matter have disclosed.

Female Goalkeeper Dies In Cameroon After Collapsing While Warming Up For A Game

Jeanine Christelle Djomnang played for Femina Stars Ebolowa in Cameroon

The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has announced the death of Jeanine Christelle Djomnang on Sunday.

‘Govt Agencies, Military Owe DISCOs ₦93b’

Olorunshogo Power Plant

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has said that the distribution companies (DISCOs) are owed at least ₦93 billion by government and security agencies.

Federal Civil Service Commission Hires 4,916 Illegally — Daily Trust Investigation

Charts shows the South-south and South-west geo-political zones got the lion’s share of the recruitment from 2013 to 2015

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) recruited 4,916 workers in the last three years without following due process, Daily Trust investigations have shown. 

Water Deficit To Hurt Economies Of African Countries — World Bank

The World Bank Group headquarters building in Washington, D.C., USA

The World Bank has warned that water shortages will severely hurt economies of the countries in Africa including Middle East and Central Asia by the middle of the century, taking double digits off their Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Jamie Vardy Hails Brotherly Love That Has Inspired Leicester's Title Success

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy holds the Premier League trophy, first top-flight league title in City's 132-year history

Jamie Vardy is savouring an "unimaginable" Premier League title win made all the more special by playing with his Leicester "brothers".

Buhari Takes Anti-Corruption Campaign To London

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari will Tuesday travel to London for the international anti-corruption summit, his spokesman, Femi Adesina, disclosed in a statement on Saturday.

Lagos Police Hunt For Man Over Banker-Wife’s Death

The Shondes

The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for Mr. Lekan Shonde, who allegedly killed his banker-wife, Ronke, in Lagos on Thursday night.

Corruption Is An Enemy Of Progress, Warns David Cameron Ahead Of Leaders' Summit

David Cameron insisted the summit would put the corruption fight at the 'top of the international agenda'

UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron has warned that corruption risks fuelling terrorism as he prepared to welcome international leaders to London for a major summit on the issue.