Adeleke Proposes ₦100bn Fund For Five Flyovers, 45 Roads
Plans are underway in Osun State for the construction of five flyovers within the next year, a move spearheaded by Governor Ademola Adeleke to mitigate traffic challenges and enhance connectivity in the region. The governor’s ₦100 billion infrastructure development plan includes the selection of 45 roads distributed across all 30 local government areas in the […]
Missing Lady: Rivers Driver Turns Himself In For Clearance
Kelechi Uzor, an electronic hailing cab driver, surrendered himself to the Okporo Police Station in Rumuodara, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, in an act of voluntary surrender to establish his innocence concerning the purported missing of a passenger he had dropped off. As per accounts, Uzor supposedly concluded the transportation of his passenger, […]
Nigeria’s Frontier Acreages: Senate To Probe Funds Shortfall
The Nigerian Senate has declared its intention to invite the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited to address the issue of insufficient funds for the exploration and development of new frontier acreages. Jarigbe Jarigbe, the Chairman of the Senate’s Committee on Gas, shared this information during a press briefing on Friday, following a private discussion with […]
Minister Announces FG’s Plan To Overhaul Steel Sector
Maigari Ahmadu, the Minister of State for Steel Development, has reiterated the Federal Government’s determination to rejuvenate the nation’s steel industry, aiming to bolster the economy, create job opportunities, and accelerate the pace of industrialization. This was disclosed by Ahmadu during a visit to the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, on Friday, at the Governor’s […]
After DSS Release, EFCC Detains Emefiele, Ex-CBN Governor
Godwin Emefiele, the ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is presently under detainment in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Africa Today News, New York, has reported that Emefiele is presently being interrogated at the National Headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Jabi, Abuja. He was taken into custody by EFCC […]
Injured Stars Could Return for El Clasico, Xavi Says
Ahead of the clash with Real Madrid this Saturday, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his openness to fielding key players, even those recovering from recent injuries, stressing the condition that they attain complete fitness. The upcoming match has seen the Spanish champions operating without forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, midfielders Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, […]
‘We’ll Vote Tinubu Again In 2027’, Wike Tells Rivers APC
Chief Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has pledged to mobilize electoral support for President Bola Tinubu in the next election, stressing that those who scored 2,000 in the 2023 elections would score zero in 2027. The minister made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja, while playing host to […]
We’re Not Interested In Invading Any Country – Ethiopia PM
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed has declared that they will not invade any neighbouring nation after his recent comments on a need for his country to own a sea outlet created disquiet in the region. Addressing the nation at a square in the capital, Addis Ababa, to mark Army Day on Thursday, Mr […]
Stears Predicts Inflation Could Reach 30% By December
A projection from Stears suggests that Nigeria’s inflation rate could potentially climb to 30 percent by the conclusion of 2023. As it introduced its Pan-African inflation forecasts, the data-driven insights provider stated that Nigeria’s annual inflation rate is projected to increase steadily, reaching a peak of approximately 30 percent by the year’s end, a level […]
Sudan Conflict: Panic As RSF Takes Control Of Nyala In Darfur
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has seized control of Sudan’s second largest city, Nyala, from the army after months of fighting, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. Residents were jubilant, according to one eyewitness, because they thought the violence would stop. More than 670,000 people have had to leave their homes due to […]
Negotiations With Bandits Not An Option – Katsina Gov
In light of the escalating threats of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping in the state, Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina has emphasized the need for increased military deployment. This statement was made during his courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, on Thursday, […]
Shooting: US Police Launch Manhunt For Suspected Killer Of 16
The Police in Maine, United States has begun a manhunt for a suspected gunman who killed at least 16 people on Wednesday at a bowling alley and a bar in the deadliest mass shooting this year in America. The small town of Lewiston saw dozens more individuals reported hurt during the rampage, and although the […]