FG approves N407bn payment to oil marketers

The Federal Government on Wednesday finally approved the payment of N407.07bn as fuel subsidy to oil marketers.

Six-month-old baby survives Kogi bus crash

A six-month-old baby today survived an accident involving three vehicles in Lokoja, which resulted in the death of six people.

Nigeria Beats Senegal; Kanu Hails Dream Team’s Qualification For 2016 Olympics

Olympic gold medallist, Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-23 team for beating Senegal in the semi-final of the ongoing CAF U-23 Cup of Nations and picking up a ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

We Were Once Embarrassed by Italian Policemen Who Thought We Were Children – Aki and Paw Paw

Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and Osita Iheme (Pawpaw) was recently embarrassed by Italian policemen who thought they were children.

Emir of Kano and Daughter Spotted in London

The Emir of Kano Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his daughter was recently spotted in England.

Edo Gov. Oshiomhole scraps pensions board over fraudulent activities

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has scrapped the Edo State Pensions Board following the uncovering of fraudulent activities concerning the payment of pensions and gratuities.

Policeman dies during gun duel with bank robbers in Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command has paraded twenty-one persons in connection with the killing of a police officer during a shootout with armed robbers who attacked a community bank in Adavi Local Government Area of the state

Homeless man wins $500,000 on scratch card

A homeless man plans to turn his life around after winning $500,000 (£332,000) on a scratch card.Michael Engfors, who has been sleeping rough for six years after he lost his business and went through a divorce, scooped the prize on a £10 ticket.

National News Headlines-9/12/2015

PM NEWS

*Ikpeba raises alarm over fake Twitter account

*I won't join issues with Faleke ' Yahaya Bello

*Massive shake-up in Edo civil service, as Oshiomhole retires HOS, Perm-Sec

*Dialogue with pro-Biafra agitators, APC support group tells Buhari

*Dasuki challenges FG's move to revoke bail

*Nigerian troops intercept, kill fleeing Boko Haram terrorists

UEFA Champions League: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Breaks Record as Paris Saint-Germain Stroll

Zlatan Ibrahimovic set another record as Paris Saint-Germain finished their Champions League pool phase on a positive note in beating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.