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- The Nigerian missions in the US has vowed to promote and protect the legitimate interest of Nigerians - The missions also said that there is the need to unite Nigerians in the US so their interest can be well protected - Collaboration between the US and the Nigerian missions will also improved on to according to the missions especially on deportation issues The Nigerian missions in the United States (US) has said promoting and protecting Nigerians’ legitimate interests and that of Nigeria remains the missions’ priority. The missions gave the assurance in New York during a collaborative meeting between the consul-general of Nigeria in New York, Benaoyagha and the new Nigerian consul-general in Atlanta, Mrs Aishatu Musa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: Stolen guber mandate of APC in Sokoto will soon be retrieved - Wamakko The missions pledged to collaborate and better serve and protect the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians, in collaboration with the Nigerian

- A chieftain of APC in Adamawa, Ahmed Lawal, has raised alarm over plan by some northerners to sabotage party arrangement - Lawal disclosed that against power rotation arrangement, saboteurs within the party are on move to frustrate APC - The APC chieftain advised the leadership of the governing party to review its performance at the governorship election A chieftain of APC in Adamawa, Ahmed Lawal on Thursday, April 4, cautioned the leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Ahmed Tinubu, against power rotation saboteurs within the party. Lawal gave the hint in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola. He rues activities of some elements in the party during the governorship election as repugnant to the planned power-shif idea of the party. READ ALSO : Just in: NJC recommends Onnoghen for compulsory retirement He advised the leadership of the governing party to review its performance at the governorship election. He said such would enable the leadership to

- Nigerian Army said poor funding has remained a major challenge of the soldiers since the transition to civil rule in 1999 - Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai disclosed this while speaking about the 2019 budget defence engagement with the house committee on Army - According to Buratai, a large percentage of the budget would be used for counter-insurgency in the northeast and to tackle other forms of insecurity in the country Nigerian Army on Wednesday, April 3, attributed the worsening insecurity in the country to poor funding of the Army and other security agencies. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai made this known Abuja during the 2019 budget defence engagement with the house committee on Army. Daily Trust reports that Buratai said the Army has earmarked N472.8 billion to cover its expenditure for the 2019 fiscal year. READ ALSO: NJC recommends Onnoghen for compulsory retirement The general said a large chunk of the budget would be utilized for counter-insurgenc

Billionaire Femi Otedola recently celebrated his mother as she clocked 87. The Nigerian businessman was very excited for his mom, hence, he shared a picture on Instagram and wrote a caption that was both celebratory and loving all at once. Femi Otedola is one that is known to celebrate his family with great ardour. Recently, the billionaire's mother turned 87, and her son celebrated this milestone achievement in an amazing way. This he did by sharing a photo of her on his Instagram page. In the picture, it was clear that Femi's mom is a very religious woman. For one, she was surrounded by a lot of religious artefacts and materials peculiar to Christianity. Even more, her modestly furnished apartment give a lot away regarding her humble personality. Realising how much of a gem his mother was, Femi wrote a heartwarming caption that reflected his regard for her. READ ALSO: But it is not April's fool Day - Billionaire Femi Otedola reacts as daughter shows off N162m Rolls R

- Zamfara state governor has been to encourage Fulani children to go to school - Malam Ibrahim Suleman, the Zamfara chairman of Miyetti Allah cattle breeders association, said Fulani children indulging in criminal activities were doing so due to ignorance - Meanwhile, Ardo Babuga, a Fulani leader said the Fulani community had suffered most from the activities of bandits Malam Ibrahim Suleman, the Zamfara chairman of Miyetti Allah cattle breeders association, has urged the state government to encourage Fulani children to go to school, saying education is the permanent solution to the rising wave of insecurity in the state. Suleman, who made the call at a stakeholder’s meeting held in Gusau on Wednesday, April 3, said most of the Fulani children indulging in criminal activities such as banditry were doing so due to ignorance and poor parenting. READ ALSO: NJC recommends Onnoghen for compulsory retirement He stressed the need for parents and government to collaborate by ensuring t