The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has fired back at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his recent comments on the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, challenging him to a public debate on engineering and project cost evaluation. Speaking during an inspection of the Abuja–Mararaba–Keffi Expressway on Friday, Umahi dismissed Makinde’s remarks […]
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with special focus on the security crisis in West Africa. The meeting, which will begin on October 14, will bring together Heads of State and Government, […]
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to surpass 50 international goals in record time as Norway demolished Israel 5–0 on Saturday, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998. The Manchester City striker’s treble in Oslo lifted his tally to 51 goals in 46 appearances for […]
Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved stars, Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress celebrated for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather series, and Something’s Gotta Give. She has died at the age of 79, according to People magazine. A spokesperson for Keaton’s family confirmed her passing in California […]
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, experienced a significant scare Saturday when their chartered flight from South Africa was forced to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, after a mid-air technical failure. The delegation was en route to Uyo for a crucial final World Cup qualifying match against the Benin Republic. The ValueJet […]
Fierce clashes erupted along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border on Saturday after Taliban forces launched armed reprisals against Pakistani troops, accusing Islamabad of conducting air strikes inside Afghan territory. The fighting came two days after explosions rocked Kabul and the country’s southeast, which Afghanistan’s Taliban-led defence ministry blamed on Pakistan. Kabul accused its neighbour of violating its […]
Residents of Banana Island on Saturday turned out en mass to celebrate the 2025 Banana Island Multicultural Festival, an annual event that showcases the community’s unity and cultural diversity. The festival, themed “Global Rhythms on One Island,” brought together families, friends, and visitors from different races, tribes, and nationalities in a colourful celebration of art, […]
Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City Limited, Mrs. Folashade Okoya, has been named among the recipients of the University of Lagos Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award. The honour will be presented during the association’s 55th Anniversary Awards and Recognition Dinner scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. […]
Abia Warriors midfielder, Wilson Elu says the Umuahia side are determined to return to winning ways when they host El-Kanemi Warriors in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Eight fixture at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Elu, who spoke to the club’s media team ahead of the game, said the team remains fully focused on […]
Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, recorded back-to-back wins against Ghana’s Leopardess after securing a 24–8 victory in the second leg of their friendly series on Saturday at the Alaro City International Rugby Pitch, Lekki, Lagos. The win capped a dominant outing for the hosts, who had earlier defeated Ghana 40–0 in the […]
