A severe flood has damaged the federal highway connecting Kano to Maiduguri, leaving a large crater in the middle of the road and forcing motorists to find alternative routes. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammad, visited the affected area and highlighted the significance of the road as a crucial link between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions….
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has denied receiving a ₦570 billion hardship grant from the Federal Government, contrary to President Bola Tinubu’s claim in a recent nationwide broadcast. In a newsletter signed by the governor, Makinde explained that the funds in question were part of the World Bank-assisted NG-CARES project, a COVID-19 recovery program that…
Chidinma Adetshina, a former Miss South Africa contestant has pulled out of the competition. Earlier in the competition, many South Africans said she is a Nigerian citizen and not qualified to contest. A petition was even signed by thousands to compel her to withdraw from the competition. Recently, the South African Home Affairs Department began…
The Take It Back Movement, a key organizer of the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, has announced plans for a one-million-man protest in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Saturday. According to Mr. Sanyaolu Juwon, National Coordinator of the movement, the protest will mark a critical juncture in the nationwide campaign, which began…
The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has suspended three female officers caught on camera engaging in a physical altercation with a police traffic personnel at Aroma Junction, Awka. The incident, which occurred over a monetary dispute, has sparked widespread condemnation on social media. In a press statement, ARTMA’s Managing Director and CEO, Emeka…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced that all students must sign a compulsory affidavit of undertaking to refrain from participating in unauthorized protests or demonstrations on campus. The move comes after a month-long closure due to student protests against power outages. In a circular issued on Wednesday, the university stated that students must sign…
Arsenal continued their pre-season preparations in style, defeating German champions Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners dominated the match, racing into an early 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Leandro Trossard. Gabriel Jesus added a third before halftime, capitalizing on a loose throw-in to run clear and score. In the…
Heavily armed security personnel on Wednesday night stormed the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja on. The raid, which occurred around 8:30 pm, saw the operatives break into the Labour House, ransacking the bookshop on the second floor and carting away hundreds of books and publications. According to Benson Upah, the NLC’s head of…
A Nigerian man Joseph Umera is making a heartfelt plea for his 15-year-old cousin, Favour Lawrence, to return home after she ran away in January 2024 following a minor disagreement with her father. Tragically, Favour’s father has since passed away and was laid to rest in Imo State. Favour was a student in SS2 and…
The Igbo community has been plunged into mourning following the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Late President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide. His death has been described as a monumental loss, leaving a gaping void in the lives of many who held him dear. Chief Lady Aqueen Ibeto, President of Ohaneze Ndigbo in the…
