The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has offered to offset the medical bills of victims of an accident involving a truck and multiple vehicles near Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Abuja on Wednesday. The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed the development…
Nigeria has secured an investment of $14bn from India, spanning multiple sectors, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. The announcement was made during the 5th Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. In addition to the Indian investment, the country has also secured €250m for local businesses through the Netherlands. Tuggar highlighted…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Thursday urged the newly appointed village heads (Dagatai) in the Tarauni Local Government Area to uphold truth and integrity in their leadership so as to foster peace and development in their communities. The first class monarch made the call during his address shortly after the appointment of…
As part of efforts to decongest correctional centres in Katsina State, the Chief Judge, Justice Musa Danladi, on Thursday granted bail to 91 inmates and discharged four others during a jail delivery exercise. The exercise, held at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Katsina, was the first quarter jail delivery session for 2025. Speaking at…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to deepening economic and infrastructural collaboration with China, urging Chinese investors to take advantage of Kano’s business-friendly environment. Speaking on Thursday while hosting a Chinese delegation led by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Dunhai Yu, at the Government House in Kano, Yusuf described the state…
The Oyo State Government has assured residents of the quality execution of the ongoing rehabilitation of the 83.82-kilometre Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road. The state government, in a statement on Thursday, said the project is under strict supervision by Resident Engineers from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. It added that the Commissioner for Public Works and…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the Federal Government is set to introduce the Fly Nigeria Act to the National Assembly, a policy aimed at boosting the country’s aviation industry by mandating government officials to prioritise local airlines for official trips. Keyamo disclosed this during the 2025 Ministerial Press…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for total peace in the state, urging members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to comply fully with the Supreme Court judgment in the best interest of the state. Fubara stated this on Thursday during the inauguration of the newly renovated Okrika Grammar School in Okrika Local…
Arsenal travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in a crucial Premier League clash, with Mikel Arteta aiming to secure a landmark victory that could have significant implications in the title race. As the season nears its climax, the Gunners remain firmly in the hunt for the Premier League crown, while United, struggling…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, secured a crucial 3-1 victory over South Africa in Pretoria as they continue their qualification campaign for the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The win puts the young Nigerian side in a strong position ahead of the return leg, reinforcing their dominance in the qualifiers. Flamingos’…
Las Palmas manager, García Pimienta, has emphasized the need for Kelechi Adams to be cleared for international duty with the Super Eagles, stating that the forward deserves the opportunity to represent Nigeria. Pimienta, who has overseen Adams’ development at the Spanish club, believes the player’s growing influence in La Liga makes him a strong candidate…
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to open discussions with Victor Osimhen’s representatives as the club explores the possibility of signing the Nigerian striker in the upcoming transfer window. The Premier League giants have long been linked with Osimhen, and recent reports suggest that they are ready to take a concrete step by engaging in talks with…