We’re investing $1bn on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, two others – FG

The Federal Government on Thursday said it was investing $1bn on the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Second Niger Bridge, and Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Expressway. It disclosed this at the official opening…

Seme Border: Buratai asked to ensure healthy trade relations, security with Benin Republic

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Tukur Buratai, has been tasked to swiftly hit the ground running by enhancing trade relations and trans-border security between both nations, especially around the Seme…

Gunmen storm Abuja hotel, abduct guest

Unknown gunmen broke into the Hilltop Hotel at Tunga Maje in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday night June 23 and abducted the owner of the hotel, Prince Adejo…

Senate President backs FG borrowing spree, opposes new taxes

PRESIDENT of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has defended Nigeria’s borrowing spree, arguing that the Federal Government cannot tax Nigerians any further to fund infrastructure. Lawan also said that Nigeria was…

Young Nigerian woman and her bestfriend killed in fatal motor accident; boyfriend reportedly in coma

Two young women have been killed while a third person seriously injured in a ghastly motor accident whch reportedly occurred in Abuja on Wednesday, June 23. The deceased have been identified…

President Buhari makes fresh promise to Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday expressed a renewed commitment to the space sector, describing it as the foundation of cybersecurity and a vibrant digital economy. According to his Spokesman, Garba Shehu,…

Enugu Govt recovers streets converted to market, workshops, demolishes 150 illegal structures

The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) has restored roads and streets in the capital city that were previously hijacked by traders and artisans who converted them to illegal shops…

Unity can’t return to Delta APC even after 2023 – Defecting vice-chair

THE Vice Chairman of the Delta State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, Chief George Okafor, has said peace will continue to elude the party even after the 2023 general…

George Floyd statue defaced less than a week after unveiling in Brooklyn

A statue of George Floyd erected in Brooklyn has been defaced just less than a week after its unveiling. The 700-pounds bronze statue of George Floyd was unveiled in Brooklyn,…

Kwara billionaire’s 28-year-old grandson dies, residents suspect suicide

THE grandson of the multi-billionaire, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, Subomi Olobayo, is dead. Sources told UGAMATV on Thursday that Subomi, 28, the first son of Prince John and Lola Olobayo, one of the…