The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail will begin partial operations today Wednesday, August 28, 2024. This was announced by the spokesperson for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Kolawole Ojelabi, in a statement on Tuesday. The trains will convey passengers free and run four trips a day between Oyingbo and Agbado. The Red Line,…
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in insecurity, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action to address the “alarming” and “disheartening” rates of killings, kidnappings, and banditry in the country. In a statement signed by NIREC Secretary Cornelius Omonokhua, the council highlighted recent incidents, including the…
Court Remands Tambuwal’s Aide Over Alleged Defamatory Statements Against Sokoto Governor and Wife An aide to former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Shafi’u Tureta, has been remanded in prison pending the hearing of his bail application. Tureta was arraigned for spreading media content termed injurious against the current Governor of the state Ahmad Aliyu He…
The Nigeria Football Federation has named German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, as the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Team, Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi who made the announcement said “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation Summit next month. As chairman of the Authority of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government, Tinubu will represent the West African bloc ECOWAS at the Summit. President spokesperson…
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has stated that there is no timeline yet for the implementation of the Steve Oronsaye Report. Despite claims of the report being stalled, Gbajabiamila assured that the Federal Government is working on the necessary modalities for a smooth implementation. The report, submitted in 2012, recommended the…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians that the Army will not succumb to calls for military intervention in democratic governance. He made this statement at the 2024 Chief of Army Staff conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, on August 27, 2024. Lagbaja emphasized the Army’s commitment to upholding democracy, citing…
Heavy rainfall in northeastern Nigeria has caused severe flooding, resulting in at least 49 deaths and displacing thousands of people. The states of Jigawa, Adamawa, and Taraba have been hit hard, with 41,344 people affected and 693 hectares of agricultural land destroyed. The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) warns that the situation is dire, with…
The move is expected to end Bournemouth’s interest in Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, while Mark Travers may now leave the club before Friday’s transfer deadline. Kepa, has also extended his contract at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2026 season. His deal was due to expire in June 2025 which would have allowed him…
English side Manchester United have agreed a deal worth £42.29m with Paris St-Germain for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The deal also includes a potential £8.46m in additional payments. Ugarte is expected to fly to Manchester for a medical later on Tuesday. The move comes at the same time as midfielder Scott McTominay is leaving for…
