Use social media to bridge gap in governance, CSOs tell citizens

Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government and the citizens to use social media to promote good governance. Mr Oluwole Olupeju, the Media Manager of Enough is Enough, a CSO, said there was the need to fashion out ideas to enhance relationship between the government and the citizens.

"The new media tools of social media represent the best way to facilitate engagement between Nigerian citizens and their elected officials and institutions.

Morata Injured As Man City Beat Chelsea

Antonio Conte's men were pipped by a lone goal by City and worse off the Blues top striker was injured and was forced off midway into the game.

Chelsea were dealt a double blow on Saturday in their Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Bridge.

Antonio Conte's men were pipped by a lone goal and the Blues top striker, Alvaro Morata was injured midway into the game.

PDP Asks National Spokesperson To Resign

The People's Democratic Party's National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye has been asked to resign his position.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has asked the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye, to resign his position over his silence at the unlawful arrest of two top officials of the State Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

It also advised Adeyeye to purge himself of anger over his failure to secure Governor Ayodele Fayose’s support for his governorship ambition and do his job.

October 1: 5 Reasons This Independence Day Is Different

Nigeria is home to the world's largest population of black people. We are a nation that has seen 57 years of the good, the very bad and the very very ugly.

The threads that hold Nigeria's six geo-political zones together are being stretched to the limit. 

More people, young people keep asking the same old question which we have heard over the last 50 years - Where are we going as a nation?

If Nigeria were a man, how would he feel as he turns 57 on Sunday?

Bounce News highlights 5 reasons this year's celebration is quite unique compared to others before it.

[BREAKING] Buhari addresses 72nd session of United Nations General Assembly

This is the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s address to the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as posted by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President, Mr. Femi Adesina.

It is entitled, ‘Statement Delivered By His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria at the General Debate of the 72nd Session of United Nations General Assembly, in New York, on Tuesday, 19 September 2017.’

Obasanjo distances self from Nigeria's restructuring, gives reasons

- Olusegun Obasanjo says what Nigeria needs now is not restructuring of the country but that of individual mentality.

- He claimed he is not in support of restructuring agitation.

- The former president however called on Nigerians to understand their country.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has distanced himself from ongoing calls for the country's restructuring by some Nigerians home and abroad.

CBN to approve Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sequel to setting up of an industry committee to look into and articulate a road map for Blockchain & Cryptocurrency regulation has reiterated that it will not hinder the use of digital currencies in Nigeria.  

The regulator in a recent brief with industry experts stated that an agreement has been reached to formally adopt its use in Nigeria.