Auto Crash Claims 20 Lives of Kano Athletes Returning from National Sports Festival
A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of 21 people returning to Kano State from the National Sports Festival in Ogun.
A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of 21 people returning to Kano State from the National Sports Festival in Ogun.
Lagos-Calabar highway is projected to contribute US$12 billion annually to Nigeria’s GDP in its first decade, says Governor Uzodimma
Akpabio has cautioned second-term governors against picking loyalists as successors, warning that subservience is not criteria for leadership.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the first 30-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, marking the official launch of what he described as a bold step toward economic transformation,
Umahi insists Landmark’s infrastructure stayed untouched, stating only shoreline encroachments were cleared, as he defended the coastal highway route.
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun says the coastal highway project is where vision meets passion, showing that unwavering focus always leads to success.
Hitech’s MD Abboud praises President Tinubu’s leadership, calling the highway project a milestone achievement set to transform Nigeria’s transport infrastructure.
President Tinubu orders immediate activation of National Emergency Response Centre after devastating Mokwa floods claimed over 100 lives and displaced families.
Air Peace concludes Phase One of 2025 Hajj flights, airlifting 5,040 Nigerian pilgrims across 16 flights to Saudi Arabia.
The US FDA has approved Moderna’s updated COVID vaccine specifically for individuals aged 65 and older.
North Gaza’s last hospital closed after two-week siege as Israeli forces ordered evacuation, threatening to bomb if patients and staff stayed.
Trump has announced the US will double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday, aiming to revive domestic production.
Family of a Nigerian citizen killed in Switzerland has demanded an investigation into alleged police brutality and death in Swiss custody.
Education Minister Tunji Alausa has announced that free tuition, accommodation, feeding, and stipend will be provided for Technical College students
Zelensky has accused Russia of sabotaging peace talks, saying negotiations must be clear and properly prepared for any meaningful progress.
WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala has called for strategic policies to boost Africa’s role in critical minerals and global trade.
A joint task force has arrested 41 security officials and traditional leaders for allegedly selling weapons to enemies of state.
AGF Lateef Fagbemi has dismissed claims that Nigeria recovered $967.5bn in 2024, confirming the accurate figure as $105.9 million.
Tinubu has signed a new executive order introducing tax incentives, cost-saving rewards to attract investors and boost oil sector efficiency.
Moody’s has upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating from Caa1 to B3, signalling growing confidence in the economy.
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