Minister of Works, David Umahi has refuted allegations of inadequate drainage systems on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway The minister repudiated the claims on Monday while inspecting the coastal highway and various bridges in Lagos State. Umahi asserted that the coastal highway project incorporates a dual underground drainage system spanning 750 kilometers. “Some […]
PRESS RELEASE Abuja, Nigeria | 20 August 2025 — Northwest Not Excluded The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare wishes to clarify recent reports suggesting that patients in the Northwest are excluded from the Federal Government’s dialysis subsidy programme. This information is incorrect. In a landmark move to save lives and reduce both physical […]
India has successfully test-fired its most advanced ballistic missile, the Agni-5, in a move that underscores the country’s growing strategic reach and deterrence capabilities. The launch took place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command. The Agni-5 is an intermediate-range […]
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the 2025 AfroBasket following a 91–75 loss to Senegal in the quarterfinals on Wednesday in Luanda, Angola. The game began with promise for Nigeria as they edged the first quarter 24–23. However, Senegal quickly turned the tide in the second quarter, outscoring the D’Tigers […]
The Benue State House of Assembly has dismissed reports claiming it passed a bill outlawing love and romance, describing the story as false, misleading, and a product of misinformation. The clarification came from Alfred Berger, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, who addressed journalists in Makurdi. He said the Assembly was disturbed by […]
Frank Caprio, the widely admired judge who became a global household name through the hit courtroom series Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88. He passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio, often called “America’s kindest […]
A popular Mexican singer, Ernesto Barajas, has been shot dead in the city of Zapopan, Jalisco, in an attack that has once again highlighted the dangers facing performers of the controversial narco-corrido genre. Barajas, frontman of the group Enigma Norteño, was gunned down in a parking lot when two armed men on a motorcycle […]
A non-profit foundation has empowered 200 students in Ondo State with essential technology skills while also awarding 180 scholarships to support their education. The initiative is aimed at equipping young people with relevant digital knowledge and easing the financial challenges many face in pursuing their studies. The beneficiaries of the training were drawn from […]
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the free distribution of uniforms to its personnel across various zones of the country, in a move aimed at boosting welfare and ensuring a more professional outlook within the force. The development was confirmed on Tuesday through the Force’s official communication channels, following approval by the Inspector-General of […]
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced a historic audit of the nation’s airspace, the first such exercise since the agency was established 25 years ago. The move is seen as a major step toward strengthening safety, efficiency, and compliance in the country’s aviation sector. The audit, which began this week with a […]
