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The tango between leaders in the North and the South over review of the revenue allocation formula, at a time the National Assembly is considering the creation of more states, has rekindled the debate for the political future of Nigeria It was not intended that way, but the recent demand by northern governors for a review of the revenue allocation formula has renewed the quest for true federalism. Babangida Aliyu, Niger State governor and chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, NGF, added fervour to the debate when he criticised the 13 per cent derivation that accrues to oil-producing states in…

John Haruna, deputy inspector general, DIG, of police, was among four persons confirmed dead in a helicopter crash, which occurred in Jos, Wednesday, March 13. His orderly, the pilot and an engineer were among the dead. The helicopter was conveying the police officers from Jos to Abuja after taking off from Jos prison.   Emmanuel Ayeni, commissioner of police in Plateau State, confirmed the incident. The four persons were in a police surveillance helicopter, which crashed into a house, where a baby was confirmed injured. An unspecified number of persons injured on the ground were rushed to the Air Force…

Three months into the collection of toll on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, commuters groan under the toll regime and continuous gridlock on the road, while the concessionaire reaps bountiful returns   By virtue of its status as the commercial hub of the country, Lagos naturally, requires huge infrastructure. But like every other state in the federation, Lagos State is faced with a dearth of basic infrastructure, especially transport infrastructure like road, water and power. This has been blamed on lack of investment, inadequate maintenance, among others, which have led to deterioration of critical infrastructure in the state over the years. And…

The effort to free Chris McManus, from the North West of England, and his colleague Franco Lamolinara was launched by British special forces and the Nigerian army.   Sky sources say there were no fatalities on the British and Nigerian forces' side but there were several fatalities among the hostage-takers.   Prime Minister David Cameron said the pair appeared to have died at the hands of their captors, either before or during the course of the rescue bid.   Sky sources say there was a fight and during the assault the UK and Nigerian forces could not get to them…