Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been criticized for approving the sum of N44.8m for the clearing of vegetables within the Epe Mixed Development Scheme. According to records from the state’s Public Procurement Agency, the project was awarded in May by the Lagos State New Towns Development Authority. The governor has also been attacked for…
Six of the shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s World Cup-winning campaign are to be sold at auction. Messi captained Argentina to World cup glory after his side beat France on penalties in last December’s final in Qatar. His shirt from the final is included in the set, which are expected to fetch more…
Japan has condemned the hijacking of a Japanese-operated, British-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Yemeni militia claimed the vessel was Israeli, and a spokesman said the seizure was only the beginning of a “battle at sea”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed the Houthi’s backer, Iran, for the hijacking….
As calls for the resignation of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu increases over his continued stay in Ibadan some stakeholders in the state have added their voice calling on the governor to either return home or hand over the reins of government to his deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ekweanaedo reports that governor Akeredolu has been in Ibadan since…
The police in Rivers state has denied reports of an assassination attempt on the factional speaker of the state House of Assembly Edison Ehie. Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu says preliminary investigation did not reveal there was an assassination attempt on the factional speaker. While Ehie had alleged a murder attempt on him, the CP…
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has warned Leaders of the All Progressives Congress APC and All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, to stop their supporters against attacking each other in Anambra State. The right group Chairman in Anambra State, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme over the weekend in Enugu demanded an end to the ongoing “despicable verbal attacks”…
Tears of Joy And Jubilation rent the air as the long awaited Anambra East, West Local Government Areas In Anambra State over the week, when information filtered in that the Federal Government has approved the award of contract for the 30 kilometers long abandoned and forgotten Otuocha-Nzam-Innoma-Iheaka-Abaji Road linking many rural Communities in Anambra North…
Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin. The singer has paid a €7.5m (£6.5m) fine – prosecutors had wanted to jail her for eight years and fine her €23.8m (£20.8m) if found guilty. She had faced tax…
The Nigerian Afrobeats Star Burna Boy now has a Billboard Music Award to add to his growing collection. The singer, who won his first Grammy earlier this year, has been named the best Afrobeats act by Billboard in the US. “This is dedicated to Africa and every artist coming out of Africa now,” he said…
After All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for governor, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, defeated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, in the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Sunday, massive protests broke out in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Prior to Sunday’s ruling, the state capital’s key landmarks were under increased protection, with stern-looking…
