For African journalists and experts on tour of Gazprom’s production facilities in Russia, from July 17 to 26, nothing could be more fascinating than crossing the Arctic Circle in the Yamal Peninsula.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has clamped down on “one-chance” syndicates, operating in unapproved parking zones within the capital city, Abuja.

...In Coma in an undisclosed hospital

 Hon. Marcus Onobun has reportedly been involved in a ghastly road traffic accident on his way to Abuja on Wednesday.

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has said that it is working with the Federal Government to address the current hardship being faced by Nigerians, following the removal of fuel subsidies and the increase in petroleum pump price.

Eleven members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) were on Thursday, brought before an Amawbia Chief Magistrates’ Court in Awka, for the alleged conspiracy, impersonation and forgery.

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has urged the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, to conduct personality profiles of candidates before offering them admission into the academy.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is planning to establish the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce (NDCC) to create new jobs and stimulate economic activities in the region.

The House of Representatives urged the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) to undertake a staff audit of all employees of the agency and review the service codes of conduct between prisoners and staff of the Service.

The Lagos State Government says it will ensure that the state remains innovative, thereby, creating investment opportunities.

The Federal Government has given the Plateau Government to prosecute  perpetrators of attacks on the state.

The National Population Commission (NPC) has assured households that all their personal information which they would give to enumerators during the forthcoming population and housing census would be strictly confidential.

The Police Command in Imo say its operatives foiled gunmen attack on the Chairman, Council of Imo Traditional Rulers, Eze Emmanuel Okeke, at his Amaifeke palace in Orlu Local Government Area on Tuesday.