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- The embassy of Israel in Nigeria has inaugurated the 2nd national old testament bible contest - Shimon Ben-Shoshan, Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, said the move is to promote moral instruction among Nigerians youths - Ben-Shoshan said that the contest is open for people from 21 years and above and that it would commence on April 15 The embassy of Israel in Nigeria has inaugurated the 2nd national old testament bible contest in Nigeria and Africa at large to promote moral education. Shimon Ben-Shoshan, Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, said this in his address at the official inauguration of the National Bible contest on Wednesday, April 10, in Abuja. The event on the theme: ”Unveiling the Secrets of the Land” was organised by Israeli Embassy in collaboration with Israel’s ministry of education and the Christians united for Israel, a faith-based organisation. READ ALSO: Just in: Atiku disowns posters in circulation in Abuja Ben-Shoshan described the theme as significant to Nigeri

- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, said Nigerians do not have to worry about the country's rising debt profile - The minister of finance, Udoma Udo Udoma, said that the country can sustain its debt even though it has a revenue challenge - Udoma also added that there the country is working on ways to help with the country's revenue generation The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, April 10, said there is no need to worry over the country’s rising debt, that servicing it is sustainable. The minister of budget and national planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, said this at the end of the FEC meeting that was presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: Just in: Atiku disowns posters in circulation in Abuja He told the reporters at the state House that though the country has a revenue challenge, it does not have debt problem. He said: “Our debts are sustainable. We do have a revenue challenge and we are focusing on that. On

Paul Pogba will be seeking a transfer away from Manchester United in the summer amid claims of a “worn out" relationship with club boss Ole Gunner Solskjaer. According to UK Sun citing French newspaper Le Parisien, this development will come as a surprise to Red Devils supporters, who are now enjoying the best of Pogba since the Norwegian arrival in December. At the last count, the 26-year-old has netted nine times along with seven assists, but has failed to score since his goal against Chelsea on February 18. READ ALSO: Obafemi Martins brags he can beat PSG’s Kylian Mbappe in 100m dash And in recent time, the French World Cup winner revealed playing for Los Blancos will be a "dream" come true, which has now turned into a topic of discuss. "Real Madrid is one of the biggest clubs in the world. I've always said it is a dream club for every player." And with United’s chances of finishing in the top four suffering a knock in recent time after Wolves d

- Kogi speaker, Mattew Kolawole, has hailed Governor Yahaya Bello as a detribalised leader - Kolawole said the governor remained the best option for the state ahead of November 2 election - The speaker said the people of the state needed a young dynamic governor with a wide vision Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has been described as the best option for the people of the state by the speaker of Kogi House of Assembly, Prince Matthew Kolawole. Addressing some youths who paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Assembly complex, Kolawole hailed the Kogi governor as a selfless and detribalised leader, Daily Trust reports. Legit.ng gathers that Kolawole's encomium on Bello threw the kite up for campaign as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) slated November 2 for the governorship election in the state. READ ALSO: Expect a sound working relationship with us - Abu Dhabi crown prince tells Buhari Kolawole, who reeled out the achievement of the "young and dynamic&

- A 100-man transition and inauguration committee has been inaugurated by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state - The governor, who won re-election in the 2019 general elections, inaugurated the committee on Wednesday, April 10 - According to Ganduje, the committee's task is to ensure that the machinery of government continue to roll smoothly Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state on Wednesday, April 10, inaugurated a 100-man transition and inauguration committee ahead of May 29, 2019, when the new administration will begin work. Ganduje who inaugurated the committee at the Government House, ‎Kano, said latter's task was to ensure that the machinery of government continue to roll smoothly, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Legit.ng gathers that the governor ‎said the committee was to maintain stability and build on the successes and achievement of the administration, and urged the committee members to use their wealth of experience to assist in meeting set target