FG Reopens First Niger Bridge
The infrastructure was closed in September, 2026, to facilitate emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works by the Federal Ministry of Works. The Federal Government has reopened the First Niger Bridge to vehicular traffic, six weeks after it announced the planned closure…
Nigerian tailor completes 120-hour sewing marathon in Guinness World Record bid
Kano-based Nigerian tailor Abdulkadir Hassanul Basari has completed a 120-hour non-stop sewing marathon in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon by an individual. The five-day challenge, tagged “Sew for the Nation,” began…
Rwanda To Host Formula 1 African Grand Prix From Early 2030s, Marking Return To Africa Since 1993
Formula 1 is set to return to Africa for the first time since 1993, with Rwanda securing a 10-year agreement to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the early 2030s. The landmark agreement was announced on October 13,…
Ghana sends 120 Nigerians home as FBI and NCA-backed ‘Operation Cyberhunt’ busts Accra fraud ring
Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerian nationals following a crackdown on suspected cybercrime centres where authorities say people were trafficked and forced to participate in online fraud, bringing a cross-border security operation to a new stage. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital…
18th Headies Awards postponed to April 2027 in Toronto
Organisers of The Headies Awards have postponed the 18th edition of the ceremony to April 10 and 11, 2027, in Toronto, Canada. The event was initially scheduled to be held on October 23, 2026, before the organisers announced the revised…
Lekki-Epe Expressway repairs begin tomorrow, motorists face 35-day disruption
Motorists plying the deteriorating Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway are expected to face temporary traffic disruptions as the Lagos State Government begins a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections from Bonny Camp to Admiralty Way Junction and around Victoria Garden City (VGC) tomorrow. The…
2027: INEC Launches QR Codes To Assist Voters Locate PVC Collection Centres In Lagos
The QR codes will be available for scanning across the Commission’s social media handles and website. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has introduced QR codes to help eligible voters locate designated Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres…
Shell set to exit Nigeria’s gas distribution business
Shell Petroleum B.V. says it has signed an agreement to sell its full interest in the Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian firm. In a statement on Tuesday, Shell said the deal would transfer its domestic…
Former Arsenal Boss Wenger Tipped for FIFA Presidency Race
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly facing calls to challenge Gianni Infantino for the presidency of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) as opposition to the current leader continues to grow. According to reports, Wenger has emerged as…
Military retirees block Pensions Board entrance in Abuja
Military retirees on Tuesday barricaded the entrance to the Military Pensions Board office in Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, protesting the formula adopted for adjusting their pensions.The protesting veterans blocked access to the premises with canopies and chairs, while armed soldiers prevented…