FCT has announced plans for an eight-meter deep underground rail line linking Abuja Metro Station with the CBD Bus Terminal. The Federal Capital Territory Administration has unveiled plans for the country’s first underground rail line that will connect the Abuja Metro Station with the Central Business District, CBD, Bus Terminal. The Mandate Secretary, Transportation, Rt….
Thousands of residents of Gobir in Sokoto State have stormed the forests to confront bandits and rescue their abducted relations, citing the continuous failure of the security forces. The residents comprising men and women reportedly embarked on the mission aiming to rescue 150 kidnapped compatriots and to also recover the remains of the slain district…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Wednesday condemned the viral video of a lady threatening to poison Yoruba and Edo people. In a TikTok video, the lady with the name @Anyi_anambra asked Igbos to lace the food of Yoruba and Edo people with poison. In the video, the lady promised to encourage other…
Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed disappointment at the current economic state of the country, especially since the assumption of office by President Bola Tinubu. They lamented that the Tinubu-led administration in one year has left Nigerians worse off than they were at the beginning. This was stated in a communiqué issued at…
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony that showcased the spirit of athleticism and unity. The iconic Champs-Elysees was transformed into a vibrant parade ground as athletes from around the world made their way to Place de la Concorde, where the main ceremony was held. This year’s Paralympics marks…
A Woolwich Crown Court in London has handed down prison sentences to four British-Nigerians involved in the forgery of more than 2,000 marriage certificates, enabling Nigerian nationals to illegally remain in the United Kingdom. The convicted individuals, Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade (41), Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo (38), Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi (31), and Adekunle Kabir (54), were…
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony that showcased the spirit of athleticism and unity. The iconic Champs-Elysees was transformed into a vibrant parade ground as athletes from around the world made their way to Place de la Concorde, where the main ceremony was held. This year’s Paralympics marks…
English Premier League side Southampton have agreed a fee with Arsenal to sign England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in a deal worth up to £25m. Ramsdale is expected to make the move before Friday’s transfer deadline, with Saints paying £18m upfront with the potential of £7m in add-ons. Wolverhampton Wanderers had been in talks with Arsenal…
A Nigerian, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a five-year jail term in Texas, United States, after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. According to reports, after a guilty verdict, US District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered the detention of the Nigerian pilot until his sentencing. US Attorney…
An employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company, Auwal Dankode, has been commended for his honesty after returning $10,000 found in a plane. Dankode, a worker at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, was said to have discovered $10,000, about N16m while cleaning the aircraft. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makaman, said…
