Federal Government flag off demolition of properties for Lagos-Calabar highway project
The demolition of properties along the right of way of the Lagos /Calabar coastal highway construction has commenced. At the Flag off of the demolition exercise, the minister of works, Engineer Dave Umahi ordered that the beach be shut down to give right of way to the construction, noting that no infrastructure belonging to Oniru […]
President Tinubu insists on Fuel Subsidy Removal
President Bola Tinubu has maintained that his administration’s decision to remove the subsidy on Petroleum Motor spirit (petrol) was in the best interest of Nigeria, and in order to avert the Country plunging into bankruptcy. Speaking on Sunday during the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia, President Tinubu, who acknowledged […]
Tems’ Anticipated Single “Love Me Jeje” released
Tems has released her highly anticipated single, “Love Me Jeje.” Weeks ago, during her Coachella performance, Tems debuted the song, singing the chorus to an excited audience after announcing her upcoming album “Born In The Wild.” “Love Me Jeje,” is a fresh interpretation of a classic by singer-songwriter Seyi Sodimu, who released the original version featuring Shaffy Bello in 1997. Seyi […]
Manchester City close gap on Arsenal in title race after comfortable win over Brighton
Manchester City demolished Brighton 4-0 as Phil Foden’s double lifted the Premier League title chasers to within one point of leaders Arsenal on Thursday. Guardiola’s team, who have a game in hand on both Arsenal and third-placed Liverpool, will be crowned champions for an unprecedented fourth successive season if they win their last five matches. […]
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo
President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa’s military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo The extension, for an unspecified amount of time, will keep 1,198 personnel of the South African National Defence Force in eastern Congo, where they are part of a U.N. peacekeeping force helping Congo […]
Afrobeats Icon, D’banj announces a new single
Afrobeats icon, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has announced a new single titled ‘Since 04’. In a post on his Instagram page, D’banj shared that he will be dropping the new single on May 3, 2024, which marks the start of his career 20 years ago. The multi-award-winning star who recently headlined the Trace […]
FG makes plan to relocate MSCC in Suleja
The Federal Government has said it is considering the relocation of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following the jailbreak that saw the escape of 119 inmates. During a visit to the centre yesterday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the facility houses 499 inmates, as opposed to the expected […]
President Tinubu launches SWOP report in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, alongside the Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the 2024 regional State of World Population (SWOP) Report in Abuja. Represented by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, President Tinubu promised to ensure that girls stay in school and avoid early motherhood, by providing access to […]
FG to Integrate Over 20% Unbanked Nigerians Into Banking System
The Federal Government has revealed plans to integrate over 20 per cent of unbanked Nigerians into the banking system. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this in Abuja yesterday at the beginning of a two-day National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Economic and Financial Inclusion. According to the vice president, at least, over 20 per cent of Nigerians […]
Germany to hike pensions nationwide by 4.57%
The more than 21 million pensioners in Germany would receive a substantial 4.57 per cent pension increase beginning on July 1, after the German Cabinet approved the adjustment on Wednesday in Berlin. With this increase, pensions are set to rise faster than inflation in the Germany. The pension increase would apply equally to the entire […]