The Lagos State Government has unveiled a night traffic diversion plan on the Sura Ramp, heading towards Osborne, to facilitate asphalt laying on this crucial section of the road. According to the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repair work is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. and Read More…
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the police for interrogation on charges that include criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. Benson Upah, the NLC’s Head of Information and Public Affairs, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Monday in Read More…
Nigeria’s state oil giant, NNPC, reported a remarkable 28% increase in its annual net profit, reaching a total of 3.297 trillion naira ($2.14 billion) for the year. The company also declared a dividend of 2.1 trillion naira, marking a significant financial milestone despite ongoing challenges in the operational and economic landscape. “Despite the inherent challenges Read More…
A bomb blast that rocked Tel Aviv on Sunday night, with Hamas swiftly claiming responsibility, has cast a long shadow over the already fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, which the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have mediated. The timing of the attack is particularly critical. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had just Read More…
Emergent BioSolutions has announced a significant donation of 50,000 doses of its ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, in response to the ongoing mpox outbreak. The donation, revealed on Monday, aims to curb the rapid spread of the virus, which Read More…
Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy salvaged a point for the newly-promoted side in their Premier League opener, holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on Monday. Despite dominating much of the match, Spurs were left to rue missed opportunities that could have secured them all three points. Tottenham’s early Read More…
Thierry Henry has resigned as the coach of the French Under-21 national soccer team, the Federation Francaise de Football (FFF) announced on Monday. This decision comes just days after his team lost to Spain in the Olympic final. Henry cited personal reasons for his departure, ending his contract which was initially set to run until Read More…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists contributing to traffic congestion at filling stations across the state. This follows a notable resurgence in fuel queues, which has led to significant disruptions on Lagos roads. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Read More…
The Nigerian Army confirmed on Sunday the successful elimination of Abu Rijab, a notorious Boko Haram commander, along with other terrorist fighters, during a decisive offensive operation in Borno State. The operation, which took place in Bula Daloye within the Bama Local Government Area, marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against insurgency in Read More…
In a historic announcement on Sunday, the Asaba traditional council, Asagba-in-Council, declared Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN), a prominent legal scholar, as the 14th Asagba (King) of Asaba. The appointment of Prof. Azinge, who holds the esteemed traditional title of Okilolo of Asaba, marks a new chapter in the leadership of the Delta State capital. Chief Read More…
