FG Set To Close Section Of Third Mainland Bridge For Repairs
The Federal Government has concluded plans to close don the Iyana Oworonshoki- Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs beginning from 11 am on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. ‘The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works wishes to inform the motoring public that the emergency repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge […]
Dangote Refinery Takes Delivery Of 3rd Crude Oil Supply
The $19 billion Dangote Refinery yesterday evening took delivery of one million barrels of crude oil, thereby increasing the total deliveries to about three million barrels while boosting hopes of ending importation of petroleum products and associated foreign exchange burden on the currently being discharged into the company’s facility, came from Shell International Trading and […]
Trump Removed From 2024 Primary Ballot In US State Of Maine
The Former President of the United States, Donald Trump has been taken off the ballot for the 2024 presidential primary in Maine after a state official determined the Republican frontrunner is ineligible due to his support of insurrection. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, announced the decision to remove Trump from the ballot […]
Why Report On Mohbad’s Death Has Not Been Released – Police
The Lagos State Police Command has said it will not do guesswork in the investigation of the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin who is the state Police Public Relations Officer, yesterday reiterated that the command had not received the report of the autopsy conducted on Mohbad from the […]
Russia Reopens Embassy In Burkina Faso 31 Years After
Russia has reopened its embassy in Burkina Faso after a gap of nearly 32 years, the West African nation’s government and a Russian diplomat has confirmed. Africa Today News, New York reports that the mission was closed in 1992. The Russian ambassador to Ivory Coast, Alexei Saltykov, revealed on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
FG Plans Budget-Friendly Shelters For Displaced Persons
Mrs. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed the Federal Government’s intention to construct affordable housing for the underprivileged, Internally Displaced Persons, and refugees nationwide. Edu further revealed that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to offering dignified shelters for the less privileged, internally displaced persons, and refugees […]
Illegal Refinery Unearthed By NSCDC In Gombe
A covert operation led by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Gombe State Command on Thursday led to the unearthing of an illegal refinery discreetly operating within the Federal Low-cost area of the state. Commandant Muhammad Muazu, while presenting the suspect to the public, conveyed that the individual was apprehended in the act of […]
Russian Poet Jailed For 7Yrs Over Anti-Ukraine Campaign Verses
A poet was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Moscow court on Thursday for reciting verses against the Ukraine campaign during an anti-mobilization protest last year. Alongside Yegor Shtovba, 23, Artyom Kamardin, 33, who also participated in the protest, received a sentence of five years and six months.In a courtroom with tight security, […]
Tinubu Optimistic About Bright Future For Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu expressed optimism on Thursday, affirming his belief in a promising future for Nigeria despite the challenges democracy has encountered in the past. In his statement, the President underscored the need for a progressive and inclusive democracy, with a central emphasis on effectively tackling poverty through the creation of job opportunities for the […]
Ondo State: Governor Aiyedatiwa Begins Hunt For Deputy
The hunt for a deputy is underway as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State explores options for potential candidates. The much-anticipated announcement of Aiyedatiwa’s deputy is scheduled for next week, following careful consultations with President Bola Tinubu to ensure a well-considered decision. Credible information gathered by Africa Today News, New York, suggests that the governor […]
Guild Decries Nollywood Actors’ Aversion to Health Insurance
Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), voices apprehension regarding the reluctance of certain Nollywood actors to enroll in the guild’s nationwide health insurance plan for members. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, he explained that the guild has established robust Health […]
My Predecessor Not A Godfather – Gov Diri
Senator Douye Diri, as Bayelsa State’s Governor, expresses admiration for Senator Seriake Dickson’s principled character, specifically noting the absence of political godfather tendencies in the former governor. Governor Diri, addressing the community of Toru-Orua in Sagbama Local Government Area during his annual Christmas visit, notes that Senator Dickson, who left office in 2020, has backed […]