The Lagos State Government has pledged swift action to address the partial damage incurred by the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge last December following a collision with an overloaded truck. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (Office of Infrastructure), the bridge was promptly closed for safety reasons, pending a Read More…
Day: 8 February 2024
President Tinubu mourns sudden death of Cairo Ojougboh, former NDDC director, while watching Super Eagles match
President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sorrow upon learning of the demise of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, the former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Dr. Ojougboh, a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics, breathed his last on Wednesday. According to some media reports, Dr. Ojougboh may have suffered a cardiac arrest while watching the Read More…
MultiChoice settles tax dispute with Nigerian tax authorities, agrees to pay $37.3 million liability
Africa’s largest pay-TV company, MultiChoice Group, has successfully resolved a protracted tax dispute with the Nigerian tax authorities. The settlement, reached after rigorous negotiations, involves substantial payments and marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to regulatory compliance and responsible corporate citizenship. In 2022, Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) took decisive action by Read More…
Rocket strike sparks exodus as M23 rebels escalate Congo conflict
In Goma, Congo, a rocket landed dangerously close to a university, signalling the escalating threat posed by M23 rebels amidst a mass exodus of civilians, raising concerns about the safety of the city’s two million residents. Amidst the chaos, 25-year-old student Sophonie Bayonga expressed concern, stating, “This shows that M23 is targeting Goma now. The Read More…
Nigerian Actress Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, Basi and Company’s Segi Passes Away
Ethel Ekpe-Aderemi, the talented actress and beloved television personality, breathed her last after a valiant battle with cancer. She was best known for portraying the unforgettable character of Segi in the classic Nigerian sitcom ‘Basi and Company’, which aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from 1986 to 1990. Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director Read More…
Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON final after thrilling victory over Congo
In a pulsating semi-final clash, Sebastien Haller propelled the Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final, edging out the Democratic Republic of Congo with a 1-0 victory at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. The Ivorians, who narrowly escaped elimination in the group stage, now brace themselves for a showdown against Nigeria in Sunday’s Read More…