Recent flooding in Togo caused the collapse of over 10 bridges connecting the capital of Lomé to the north of the country. The consequences have been increased transportation costs and a steady climb in the price of consumer products.

The director-general of the Nigerian Tourism Development Commission (NTDC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, has explained that unlike the misconception in some quarters on NTDC's registration of Hajj operators in the country, his commission was not usurping the powers of the Pilgrims

Embattled indigenes of the Bakassi Peninsula in Cross River State, have warned President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua not to handover the disputed territory to the Cameroonians.

AS the real rush for medals begin today with gold medal matches to be decided in Judo, Fencing and Shooting, Nigeria has already scored high with FIFA listing her semi final clash against Brazil in the 1996 Olympic football event

If you take a long view of history, you can't controvert the fact that Kano has been a vibrant centre of learning. Not until, perhaps, two months ago. And, in equal measure, Kano has always sought to arm itself with

The first lady, Hajiya Turai Yar'Adua, recently in Abuja, expressed happiness that HIV and AIDS patients in Nigeria were no longer being stigmatised.

The federal government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment towards building a competent and efficient military that will be among the leading militaries of the world by the year 2020.

To ensure an effective fight against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) said it would strengthen the oversight functions of Anti-corruption committees in the legislature.

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Joachim Schmillen yesterday held a secret meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Okiro for about 20 minutes over the ultimatum given to Julius Berger by MEND to leave Nigeria or risk attack

Managing director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Capt. Ado Sanusi, has announced that the agency is set to implement terminal navigation charges(TNC).Capt. Ado disclosed that the new charges which comprised route charge, approach and aerodrome control charge and airline charge, were

The Campaign for Democracy [CD] has condemned the demotion of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu from the rank of assistant inspector-general of Police to that of deputy commissioner of Police by the Police Service Commission.

Gov. Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State has declared the readiness of his administration to pay the Teachers Salary Structure (TSS) to primary school teachers as soon as it was approved by the federal government.

Senator Satty Davies recently re-elected to plateau central senatorial district in the National Assembly, has challenged his opponents senator Ubrahim Mantu and Hon. Zainab Abdulmalik as well as her husband, Salau Abdulmalik to a certificate parade before the general public.

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Benue is to create 11 new state constituencies in the state.

Members of Traditional Medical Practitioners (TMP), have urged the federal government to work out policies that would improve and regulate the herbal medicine sector.

A chieftain of the Action Congress (AC) in Taraba State, Alhaji Saleh Bin Ahmed, has threatened to institute legal action against the immediate past deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Babangida Nguroje, over alleged defamation of character and

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has launched a youth football club named Ikeoha Babes FC to be located in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State.

The Nigerian navy yesterday shot dead at least four militants and sank two boats in an encounter along the Cawthorne Channel, about 19 kilometres (12 miles) off Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Falcons of Nigeria, will today aim to make history should they beat favourites Germany as both teams clash in the ongoing Olympics game in female football.

Chairman and editor-in-chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd., Sam Nda-Isaiah and the managing director, Ikoyi Hotels, Mr. Ernest Orji have been admitted as new board members of the Maitama Amusement Park Ltd.