The Federal Government has approved N820bn for the completion of the rehabilitation exercise of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway and the Bodo-Bonny road, including bridges across the Opobo Channel. This was …
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Judicial conflicts: Can Nigeria’s justice system endure?
The Judiciary, described by Marie Mariano as the weakest branch of government is also regarded as the just branch of government and conversationally popularly referred to as the bastion of …
Read More »PDP candidate rejects Benue LG poll result
A chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s local government election in Benue State, Ben Ebije, has rejected the result declared for his Ogbadibo Local Government Area. In …
Read More »Pastor slumps, dies during child dedication in Borno
Tragedy struck at Church of the Brethren (EYN) Moduganari in Maiduguri, Borno State, when a pastor, Reverend Alaku Vincent, suddenly slumped and died during a child dedication on Sunday. According …
Read More »Nice hold PSG to 1-1 draw as Monaco extend Ligue 1 lead
Paris Saint-Germain missed the chance to retake top spot in Ligue 1 after they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Nice on Sunday, leaving Monaco clear at the …
Read More »I won’t be distracted by talks about my NYSC certificate, Musawa insists
The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Sunday once again refused to explain the mystery surrounding her National Youth Service Corp certificate scandal, saying she won’t …
Read More »Saudi king undergoes tests for lung infection
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has a lung infection and was set to undergo medical tests on Sunday night, the Royal Court said in the latest update on the ageing monarch’s …
Read More »Customs acquire aircraft to tackle smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service has acquired a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B aircraft as part of its efforts to enhance its air patrol and surveillance operations. The Comptroller-General of NCS, Adewale …
Read More »Kwara gov declares Monday holiday for teachers
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved Monday as a public holiday for teachers in the state — a gesture in honour of the World Teachers’ Day. A statement signed by the …
Read More »Tunisia voting ends as Saied eyes re-election with critics behind bars
Polls closed Sunday night in Tunisia after voting in a presidential election expected to see incumbent Kais Saied secure another five years in office while his main critics — including …
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