FG Sets April Deadline for East-West Road Completion
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, Section II-II, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Umahi in a statement yesterday in Abuja, following his inspection of the road project, also confirmed that the construction of multiple […]
President Tinubu Calls for Increase in Currency Swap Between China and Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China, to enhance trade between the two countries, speed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations. Receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, at […]
South African Star Winnie Khumalo Dies at 51
South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced. The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the 1980s, and also appeared in popular South African TV series. She is best known for her hit song Live My […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge
West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
France Rejects Claims of Collusion with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger
France has described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]
WAEC: New WASSCE Resit Not for Nigerians, Registration Opens for January 2025 Exam
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has disclosed that the new WASSCE (PC1) resit examination does not apply to Nigerian candidates. In a post on X WAEC said candidates with outstanding grades can however register for the WASSCE (PC1) 2025 that commences soon. The exam to be held this time from January 24 to February […]
FG Approves Increase in Tariff for Telecommunication Companies
The federal government has approved the demand for tariff hike by Nigerian telecommunication companies, which had sought the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for a 100 percent tariff increase. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) yesterday in Abuja, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, however, said […]
Cult Folk Musician and Painter Ed Askew Passes Away at 84
Ed Askew, a revered folk musician and painter, has died at the age of 84. According to sources, Askew had been dealing with ongoing health challenges and was in hospice care, though the specific cause of death has not been disclosed. Jay Pluck, Askew’s close friend and manager, expressed his admiration for the late artist […]
John Mahama Sworn in as Ghana’s New President
John Mahama has taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. The 66-year old Mahama, in his inaugural address, promised a transformative era of governance centered on inclusivity, accountability, and transparency. Acknowledging the country’s challenges, president Mahama vowed to tackle them decisively, unveiling four critical priorities: economic […]
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali and coached clubs such as GS Consolat, […]
