Lagos can’t fund Fourth Mainland Bridge alone, says Hamzat
The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to constructing the Fourth Mainland Bridge, saying the project will be delivered through a public-private partnership. Hamzat, who spoke during an…
Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa
Nigeria has recorded a case of Ebola in a female patient who travelled from Uganda in East Africa to Abuja, capital of the West African state. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the diagnosis had been confirmed by laboratory tests….
Wike’s Son Dragged to EFCC Over Alleged $2.1m Land Scam
Jordan, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a botched $2.1m land transaction in the nation’s capital. This is…
NNPC increases petrol price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has increased the pump price of petrol to ₦1,405 per litre, despite ongoing controversy over the Federal Government’s proposed fuel discount.Buy MapsThe new price represents an increase of ₦35 per litre from the…
Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Mourns Mother’s Death, Seeks Allah’s Mercy
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade is mourning the loss of her mother, who died on Sunday, October 18, following a prolonged illness. The actress announced the sad development in an emotional Instagram post on Monday, expressing her pain over…
Pastor Paul Mackenzie Convicted Over Deaths of 191 People in Kenya
Pastor Paul found guilty of the murder of 190 children by ordering them to starve themselves so they could go to heaven before the end of the world.Paul Mackenzie has been found guilty of murdering 191 people, all but one…
France President Macron Rejects Interior Minister’s Resignation After Protest Violence
French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation following violent unrest during nationwide protests over the rising cost of living, while acknowledging failures in anticipating the violence and gathering intelligence. Agence France-Presse (AFP) quoted a source at…
Christiane Amanpour announces she will leave CNN next June
Christiane Amanpour announces she will leave CNN next June Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international anchor and a fixture of the 24/7 news network for more than four decades, plans to leave the company next June. “After more than 43 years…
Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over Alleged Sexual Act Inside Mecca Mosque
Saudi Arabia has announced the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, a woman, over a reported sexual act inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca. According to a statement issued…
Former Delta governor Emmanuel Uduaghan dies at 71
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead. He was aged 71. Uduaghan died on Monday morning, according to a statement issued by the family and signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan. The statement, titled “Announcement of the Passing…