Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged the state Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) to ensure fairness and credibility in the conduct of local government elections in the state.

Despite the warning by the Federal Government on the purchase of cow skin (ponmo) due to the outbreak of Anthrax disease in some neighboring countries, the trade in the commodity still thrives.

The Federal Government on Tuesday set a new deadline of July 15 to complete repairs and re-open both Eko and Apongbon bridges to traffic.

The Director-General of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Dr Emem Omokaro, has called for urgent action to protect  the rights of elderly persons in the country.

The Director-General of Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), Mr Obadiah Nkom, has said the office is committed to bringing more foreign investments into the sector to generate funds in the country.

The Former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno has said that Nigeria remains committed to bringing terrorists to justice.

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 27-year-old man, Jamiu Ademefun, for alleged illegal possession of a pistol, its Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said on his verified Twitter handle.