A consortium involved in the $5 billion Lagos-Abuja Super Highway Project has announced that preparations are complete for the commencement of the 470-kilometer road construction. The group is currently awaiting approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) before proceeding to the site to begin work. The new highway aims to reduce travel time between Lagos […]
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially inaugurated a taskforce to tackle the rising menace of illegal mining activities across the state, signaling a determined effort by his administration to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. The ceremony, held on Tuesday, highlighted the government’s commitment to curbing the adverse effects of unregulated […]
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has reunited 14 abducted children with their families after they were rescued from a human trafficking ring operating in the state. Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Yola on Wednesday, Governor Fintiri, represented by his deputy, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, warned parents against sending children under the age of 10 […]
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ratified the indefinite suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The decision was taken by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) following recommendations from local party organs in Sagamu Local Government Area, where both politicians […]
AS Roma have officially signed Jamaican international, Leon Bailey from Aston Villa on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy set at €22 million. The agreement includes a loan fee of around €2 million, with Roma covering the player’s full annual salary of approximately €3.7 million. Bailey arrived in the Italian capital on […]
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has approved a major military operation to capture Gaza City, escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas to a new and critical stage. The plan, known as “Gideon’s Chariots II,” involves the mobilization of approximately 60,000 Israeli reservists, marking one of the largest troop call-ups in recent years. This […]
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued 20 Ghanaians, 10 females and 10 males, who were trafficked to Uyo Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Wednesday. She said the victims were rescued from a compound in Obio […]
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced an indefinite ban on the popular “signing-off” celebrations by final-year students, effective immediately. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Registrar, Dr. Chinenye Okeke, the university said the decision was taken following recurring incidents of chaos, violence, and disruption of […]
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 presidential election, a notable disagreement has ensued between former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani and former presidential aspirant Mathias Tsado regarding the possibility of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan contesting the presidency once again. The debate has drawn attention to the divergent views within the country’s political class about Jonathan’s […]
In a decisive policy shift aimed at modernizing the livestock sector, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has announced that the state will no longer supply live cattle directly to markets in Lagos and Ogun. Moving forward, the state will process the meat locally and deliver frozen products to the Southwest, a move designed to […]
