LASTMA impounds 84 vehicles over traffic violations in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles during a weekend enforcement operation targeting ‘one-way’ driving, illegal parking, indiscriminate loading and unauthorised garages across parts of the state. The vehicles were impounded at traffic…
OPay Dismisses Reports of Stopping Phone Numbers as Account Numbers
OPay has dismissed a social media claim suggesting that the fintech company has stopped using customers’ phone numbers as account numbers. It was gathered that the claim, which circulated on social media, advised customers whose OPay account numbers are linked…
Tinubu Postpones Return To Nigeria, New Date Emerges
He was expected to arrive in Lagos, where he would remain for up to a week before proceeding to Abuja, the nation’s capital.However, the itinerary has been revised, with the president’s return now likely on Tuesday. The presidency said Tinubu…
Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Bid Over Financial Constraints
Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving the two remaining countries to continue the hosting process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According…
Nigerian Doctor Elected President Of Canadian Medical Association
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a brilliant Nigerian-born physician and educator, has been elected to lead the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Smashing through a 158-year-old glass ceiling, Dr. Ogunyemi’s election marks the first time a Black physician will head the prestigious organization….
He may have misspoken’ — Soludo’s wife says Peter obi not godparent to any of her children
Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra state governor, says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is not godfather to any of her children. Daniel Ezeigwe, media aide to Nonye Soludo, issued the clarification on Saturday after a…
Nollywood breaks Guinness World Record with 51,000-person movie screening in Lagos
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience gathering for a movie screening, after more than 51,000 Nigerians gathered at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos to watch the crime thriller, Black Market. The feat was…
Benin Republic has the best road infrastructure in West Africa.
Benin Republic is attracting attention for the quality and ongoing development of its road infrastructure, particularly along major highways connecting the country’s commercial and urban centres. Recent observations along the Lagos–Abidjan Corridor found that roads stretching from Sèmè through Cotonou…
Nigeria Demands Two Permanent Un Security Council Seats, Veto Power For Africa
Nigeria has renewed its call for the reform of the United Nations Security Council, demanding at least two permanent seats for Africa with full membership rights, including veto power for as long as the veto remains in existence. Vice President…
Seven Reportedly Killed, Farmlands Destroyed In Fresh Plateau Attacks
At least seven people, including two miners, have reportedly been killed in separate attacks across parts of Plateau State within two days, while more than 20 hectares of farmland were reportedly destroyed. According to the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM),…