February 2024
Third Mainland Bridge Ready In April – FG
The Federal Government has given an assurance of early completion of repair works on three major Lagos bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, and the Coordinating Minister of Finance and the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, gave the assurance during an inspection of the lagoon sections of the Third Mainland, Carter and Eko Bridges. […]
Police: Gunmen attack patrol team, kill one officer in Ebonyi
A police officer was killed on Thursday when gunmen attacked a patrol team along Ngbo-Effium road in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi. Joshua Ukandu, the spokesperson of the Ebonyi police command, said the gunmen engaged members of the patrol team in a gun duel. Ukandu said one officer died during the shootout while another one was […]
JUST IN: Oyo state govt suspends popular traditional ruler
The Oyo government has suspended Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido in Ido local government area of the state. The government, in a letter dated 2nd of February, 2024 and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the suspension […]
After getting N5.8 million, bandits demand motorcycles to release 11 Abuja residents
Days after receiving the sum of N8.5 million for the release of some Abuja residents, the kidnappers have demanded an extra two brand new motorcycles. Recall that the abductors had forcefully taken no fewer than 23 persons from Kawu community on December 26, 2023. Four among them had escaped, leaving behind 19 others in captivity. […]
Tinubu gives Super Eagles ‘pep talk’ ahead of Angola clash
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged the Super Eagles to go for a victory in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash against Angola. On his Instagram stories, Seyi, Tinubu’s son, shared videos of the president speaking to the team via video call. In the muted videos, Tinubu is dressed in the Eagles’ home jersey […]
AFCON: NPFL Resumption Shifted To February 14
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has postponed the kick-off date for the second stanza of the 2023-24 season. The resumption date which was initially fixed for January 4 is now fixed for February 14 as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NPFL, Prince Davidson Owumi, in a letter to the participating clubs said […]
AFCON: Nwabali, Osimhen, Lookman included in Super Eagles’ starting XI against Angola
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks when Nigeria faces Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final tie on Friday evening. Recall that The Chippa United keeper was a major doubt after he sustained a knee injury during Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Cameroon in the round of 16 clash […]
Just In: New Ondo Deputy Governor Sworn In
Former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami, was on Thursday, sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Ondo state, following the inauguration of the former deputy governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, as the governor of the state. Ayedatiwa was inaugurated on the 27th of December, 2023, following the death of late governor […]
BREAKING: Naira falls to record low of N1,515 /$1 at the black market
Naira has fallen to a record low of N1,515 per dollar following strong demand on the parallel market, also known as the black market. This represents 1.32% or N20.00 weaker than N1,495 it traded in the morning today according to Nairametrics tracker. This despite analysts’ optimism that the new FX rules by the apex bank […]
Bandits demand N290 million for release of pregnant woman, 3 kids, others in Niger state
Bandits operating in Niger state have demanded a staggering N290 million as ransom for the release of seven individuals, including a pregnant woman and three children, who were abducted from the Kuduru community in Tafa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger state. The victims, taken on December 28, 2023, are reportedly facing threats to their […]