N221bn disbursed to road contractors, says Works ministry
The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing says N221bn has been disbursed to contractors as costs for the construction of 71 road projects completed in various parts of the country under the 2021 SUKUK bond funds. This was as it refuted allegations by some aggrieved contractors in an online publication that funds allocated to projects […]
Senate presidency: Shettima backs APC plan, endorses Akpabio, Barau
The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has approved the leadership zoning plan of the All Progressives Congress for the 10th National Assembly, saying the choice of Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for President and Deputy President of the Senate, respectively, will ensure stability in Nigeria. Shettima gave the endorsement while addressing Akpabio and Barau, who visited […]
Sanwo-Olu unveils 13 projects in eight LGs
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday inaugurated 13 projects in eight Local Government Areas of the state. The governor stated this via his Twitter handle that, “Today, I had the honour of commissioning 13 vital projects across Lagos, delivering on our promise to bring progress and prosperity to the people. “From schools to […]
Tinubu’s government will unite Nigerians- YPP chieftain
A chieftain of the Young Progressives Party, Buraimoh Peter on Wednesday said that the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu will be one of national unity which he claimed would “unite” Nigerians. He further noted that a Tinubu’s presidency is one that has been ordained by “God.” Buraimoh, in a statement shared with journalists in Abuja, […]
Poly student kills self after losing money to gambling
A student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Samuel Adegoke, has reportedly killed himself by drinking a substance suspected to be an insecticide after allegedly losing his school fees and that of his friend to an online betting. Adegoke, who was a National Diploma II student of Electrical Electronic Engineering, reportedly killed himself on […]
How Tina Turner played crucial role in Australian rugby league
Tina Turner is best known as a trailblazing rocker but Australia also remembered her on Thursday for her “unique” role in the history of rugby league in the country. As tributes poured in from around the world to one of music’s biggest names, who died Wednesday aged 83 in Switzerland, many Australians fondly recalled her […]
Judge threatens bench warrant against Fani-Kayode
A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, on Wednesday, threatened to declare a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, wanted over his refusal to appear before the court for his trial. Fani-Kayode is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on 12 counts bordering on the use of false documents, use […]
Handover: Bye-bye to játijàti
Even the most ardent supporter of the President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) must be happy to see him pack his nuisance and return to Daura (or Niger, wherever) come Monday. If there is a regime in this world on which the sun cannot set fast enough, it is Buhari’s. He rode into the presidency […]
Buhari orders banks to issue NIN cards to Nigerians
The Federal Government says Nigerians can now request their commercial banks issue them with a debit card that doubles as their national identity card. Prof Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. He said this issuance comes at no cost. Pantami stated that the approval was obtained at […]
Nigerian pupil declared Guinness World Record holder for most skips on one foot
Another 17- year-old pupil of Oyemekun Grammar School Akure, Ondo State, Philip Solomon, has been declared the Guinness World Record holder for most skips on one foot in 30 seconds. On January 24, Solomon officially recorded 153 skips on one foot in 30 seconds to outdo former record holder Rasel Islam of Bangladesh whose record […]