The Nigerian Government has begun installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) and solar lights on third Mainland Bridge One of Africa’s longest bridges has been under repairs for weeks, causing gridlock to motorists and other road users. While it has been billed to reopen in the coming days, Works Minister David Umahi said part of the…
Nigeria’s sole representative in the Caf Confederation Cup Rivers United edged defending champions USM Alger of Algeria 1-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final clash at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday. Augustine Okejepha got the only goal from Sadiq Adamu’s cross from the corner in the 10th minute…
A former Police Public Relations Officer for Zone 2 and Lagos State Commands, CSP Dolapo Badmos Opeyemi, has endeared herself to so many people after she offered to feed an elderly couple for one year. She made the promise while sharing a video of the elderly couple seen arguing over food. In the clip shared…
England international Ella Toone scored twice as Manchester United fought back from a goal down to beat Everton and keep alive their slim hopes of qualifying for next season’s Women’s Champions League. Everton, the lowest goalscorers in the WSL, were gifted a 10th-minute lead when Maya le Tissier’s backpass was underhit, enabling Katja Snoeijs to…
Socio-Economic Right and Accountability Project has given all 36states governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a one-week ultimatum to provide the loan agreements and spending details of the loans obtained by their states and the FCT. A statement issued on Sunday by the organisation’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, explained that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Saturday, published the forms and particulars of political parties’ candidates submitted for the Edo State governorship election holding on September 21. The particulars were displayed at the INEC office in Aduwawa in Benin, the state capital, and in all its 18 local government offices in the state. The state…
Former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp has slammed Manchester United for their poor performance against Brentford which he said made the Bees look like Real Madrid. Redknapp was reacting to United’s 1-1 draw at the GTech Community Stadium on Saturday. United were second best for the majority of the match, but took the lead through Mason…
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek was on the score sheet for AC Milan as they beat Fiorentina to chase Serie A leaders Inter Milan. The England midfielder scored his 10th goal of the season as he got on the end of Rafael Leao’s flick and produced a composed finish from close range. Fiorentina equalised with Alfred…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigeria’s leaders to be selfless and consider it an opportunity to serve the people. Obasanjo stated this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. According to the former Nigerian President, leadership is an opportunity…
Christians in Nigeria today join their counterparts all over the world to celebrate Easter which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, symbolising His victory over death. The celebration is culminated by the passion of Christ which was preceded by the season of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance. The…
