Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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FG Allocates N3.09tn for Major Road Projects, Including Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved funding of at least N3.09 trillion for several road projects across the country, prominently featuring sections of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and initiatives within the Federal Capital Territory. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this information to State House Correspondents following the first FEC meeting of the year…
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Governor Abiodun Dismisses Claims of Sharia Court Establishment in Ogun
By: Bayero Ade Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has denied allegations that his administration plans to establish a Sharia Court in the state, emphasizing that no such court has been authorized. According to Vanguard, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ogun State Government clarified that Sharia courts, which are common in Northern Nigeria, have…
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Nigeria Faces Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in AFCON 2025 Group C
South Africa is set to face Egypt, led by the iconic Mohamed Salah, while Nigeria, inspired by Ademola Lookman, will take on Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania following the group stage draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Rabat on Monday. The tournament, featuring 24 teams, will kick off with hosts Morocco…
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Heartbreak and Healing: Annie Idibia Enters Rehab Amid Separation from 2Baba
Actress Annie Idibia is reportedly seeking treatment at a rehabilitation center following her separation from her husband, the legendary musician 2Baba. Controversial Nigerian journalist Stella Dimoko Korkus broke the news, revealing that Annie is in a “very bad state” and receiving support from close friends, including singer Tiwa Savage and media personality Toke Makinwa. In…
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Again, Bandits Strike in Abuja, Kidnap Family from Their Home
Armed assailants, believed to be kidnappers, have invaded the Chikakore area of Kubwa in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, abducting a man, his wife, son, and two others from their residence. A local resident reported to our correspondent that approximately 30 kidnappers, armed with AK-47 rifles, stormed the community around midnight…
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One Dead in Car Crash Near Buhari Estate
By: Bayero Ade A tragic car accident on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, near Age-Mowo and just past Buhari Estate, resulted in the death of one person on Sunday evening. According to Afripost, Williams Manga, the Unit Commander for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Badagry, confirmed that another individual was injured in the crash, which…
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Election Tribunal: PDP Accuses APC of Planning Violence in Edo
By: Bayero Ade The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to stage violent attacks using armed thugs disguised in PDP-branded clothing. According to Afripost, this allegation comes in the wake of a previous incident at the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, where…
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Speed Darlington reportedly survives assassination attempt
By Miracle Ogunde A few days after his release from prolonged detention in Kuje prison, embattled Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has narrowly escaped an alleged assassination attempt. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Darlington revealed that unknown gunmen shot at his car multiple times, leaving it severely damaged. The singer expressed concern for…
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BREAKING: FG Announces Recruitment for Civil Service Positions
The Federal Government has officially launched a recruitment drive for various positions within the Federal Civil Service, as announced by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). In a statement released on Monday by Taiwo Hassan, the Head of Press and Public Relations for the FCSC, interested and qualified Nigerians are invited to apply through the…
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I Am Prepared To Face Any Consequences, Says Sowore After Police Visit
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent activist and former presidential candidate, has recently concluded an engagement with a team from the Nigeria Police Force at the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja. The meeting, referred to by the police as an “interview,” has sparked concerns over the nature of the allegations against him. Sowore stated in a…