FG Begins Rehabilitation of Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway
The Federal Government has assured motorists plying the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode axis of the Sagamu-Benin expressway that palliative work would commence on the failed portions of the road. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who spoke after inspecting the failed portion of the road in Sagamu yesterday said the deplorable condition of the road had caused untold […]
Super Eagles Commence Camp in Uyo Today
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence camp in Uyo today, in preparation for their forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The Matchday 3 fixture to be officiated by Malawian referees, is set to take place at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo on Friday October 11 at […]
Chimamanda Announces Her Latest Novel After Ten Years Break
Award winning Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Adichie, has announced her latest novel, after a ten year break. The new book entitled “Dream Count” which will be published in the UK and the commonwealth, will officially be released on March 3rd, 2025. Dream Count, which will also be published in the US and Canada, was described by […]
President Tinubu Off To UK for 2-weeks Annual Leave
President Bola Tinubu has left for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation as part of his yearly leave. This was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Yesterday’s departure comes two weeks after the President returned from London where he met with King Charles III. READ ANOTHER RECENT […]
FG Distributes 2000 CNG-powered Tricycles To Youths
The Federal Government has distributed 2,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tricycles to youths as part of commitment by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the daily struggles of young persons. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who announced this yesterday during the first phase distribution of the tricycles, said they would go a long […]
President Tinubu Announces 30-Day National Youth Confab
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Speaking yesterday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast, the president said the Confab will unite young people nationwide to collaboratively develop solutions to issues such as education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice. The […]
Marburg virus outbreak kills six in Rwanda
Six people have died from an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda The country’s health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana said most of the victims were healthcare workers in a hospital intensive care unit in the capital, Kigali. Marburg, with a fatality rate of up to 88%, is from the same virus family as Ebola, and is […]
NNPCL: 8000 Illegal Refineries Destroyed In Six Months
The Deputy Manager of the NNPC Ltd Command and Control Centre, Murtala Muhammad, says over 8,000 illegal refineries and 5,800 illegal oil pipeline connections were detected and destroyed within six months. Muhammad who disclosed this in Abuja at a Stakeholders Engagement Session with National Assembly journalists, highlighted that oil theft remains a serious concern, especially […]
US President Biden Warns Against Full-scale War In Lebanon
As the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York, US President, Joe Biden, has warned against a full-scale war in Lebanon and said it is time to end the conflict in Gaza. In his final address to world leaders at the UN General Assembly, Biden said a diplomatic solution is still possible, noting […]
UEFA Reopens Bidding For 2027 Champions League Final
European football’s governing body UEFA has reopened the bidding for stadiums to host the 2027 Champions League final, after the match was stripped from Milan. The San Siro was to be the venue for the showcase final but, after Milan officials failed to assure UEFA that planned redevelopment work would not hamper the event, they […]
