FG promises to deliver the uncompleted section of Abuja-Kaduna expressway

The Federal Government has once again, promised to deliver the uncompleted section of the Abuja-Kaduna before the end of the year. Speaking in a meeting with all directors of the ministry yesterday in Abuja, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, assured that the ministry is ready to conquer all contractual obstacles and ensure delivery of […]

Federal Government extends free train rides till January 7

The Federal Government has extended the free rides for commuters on all train services to Sunday, January 7, 2024. The Nigerian Railway Corporation had announced the commencement of the free train ride on Thursday, December 21, 2023 for all its passenger services, following the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The announcement indicated that the free […]

Alhassan Yusuf Replaces Injured Wilfred Ndidi, ahead of AFCON

Royal Antwerp midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf, will now replace the injured Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi as the Super Eagles prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Cote d’Ivoire. Team spokesman Babafemi Raji yesterday disclosed that Ndidi has been replaced by the 23-year-old uncapped Yusuf, after Ndidi missed his team’s runaway Championship leaders […]

Sierra Leone’s ex-president Bai Koroma, charged with treason

Sierra Leone’s ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with four offences including treason for his alleged role in a failed military attempt to topple the West African country’s government in November. A court in the capital Freetown affirmed this yesterday, although the decision could escalate tensions in Sierra Leone coming after the attempted coup […]

NNPC Assures Nigerians No plan to Increase PMS Prices

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has assured the public that there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. NNPC Ltd. urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours and assures them that there are no plans for an upward review of the PMS price. According to […]

FG sets to extend sanction of foreign universities to more countries

Following the SUSPENSION of “accreditation and evaluation” of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, the Federal Government said the sanction would be extended to more countries like Uganda, Kenya and Niger Republic. The development was confirmed by Education Minister, Tahir Mamman during an interview on Wednesday. An undercover journalist had detailed how he acquired […]

NNPC denies having dispute with independent petroleum marketers over an alleged subsidy on PMS

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied that it had a dispute with independent petrol marketers over an “alleged subsidy” on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). There were reports that fuel marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria clashed with the NNPC over whether the government was still paying […]

FG Shuts 18 Foreign Varsity Campuses

The Federal Government has banned 18 foreign universities operating in Nigeria, describing them as “degree mills,’’ warning Nigerians to avoid enrolling in them. The directive affected five universities from the United States, six from the United Kingdom, and three Ghanaian tertiary institutions. Also, the Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday announced the temporary suspension of […]

First Lady and wife of the Vice President visits ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, have visited ailing Nollywood actor, Mr Zack Orji, at the National Hospital, Abuja. The First Lady was at the hospital to celebrate the first baby of the year, and also spent about 13 minutes with the actor. Hannatu Musawa, the […]

Birmingham City sack manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 games in charge

Birmingham City have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after just 83 days in charge of the Championship club. The 38-year-old was appointed on 11 October following the controversial decision to ismiss John Eustace, with Blues sixth in the table. Since then they have slipped to 20th, Monday’s 3-0 loss at Leeds having been the ninth defeat […]