Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN) on his election as the 31st President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy Senate President has promised oil-bearing communities in Nigeria that he would push for an increase in the equity shares of host communities to five percent in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has stated its commitment to reduce youth restiveness and unemployment through skills acquisition training, for financial liberation in the area.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has wished the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo quick recovery, after a successful operation on account of a fracture of his right femur (thigh bone).

Yobe’s Gov. Mai Mala Buni said on Monday in Damaturu that floods resulting from days of torrential rains have cut off Gulani Local Government Area from other parts of the state.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba has commended security operatives and electorate in the peaceful conduct of July 16 governorship election in Osun.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and rainy weather conditions from Monday till Wednesday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement (Agency) has intercepted over 91 jumbo bags of cannabis, weighing 1,029.5kg concealed in a truck-mounted natural gas tank on Doma Road, around 500 Housing Estate, Lafia in Nasarawa.