There was apprehension on Tuesday after a high-tension electric pole fell at Egbeda, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The incident has caused traffic gridlock along the axis as security operatives cordoned off the spot. Officials of…
Abacha’s loot: FG, US agree on $23m repatriation
The Federal Government on Tuesday signed an agreement with the United States of America for the repatriation of the sum of $23 million, being assets looted by past leaders of Nigeria, including late General Sani Abacha. The Attorney-General of the…
Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel
In a mystery worthy of a Hollywood film, a famous photograph of Winston Churchill snapped in 1941 has gone missing from an Ottawa hotel and replaced with a fake. The photo – known as “the Roaring Lion” – was taken…
John Boyega claims talks with Daniel Kaluuya caused a shift in career
John Boyega has dispelled rumours about a Marvel film, showing his support for indie films. The actor disclosed one of his most significant careers turning points: a conversation with fellow Brit and Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya. “I invited Daniel Kaluuya…
FG vows to complete ongoing road projects before June 2023
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to complete all ongoing road projects before June 2023. Director, Planning Research and Statistics, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr Jide Ode-Martins, stated this during the opening ceremony of the 28th meeting…
NFF, Danjuma blame Falconets exit on poor finishing, dodgy officiating
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has blamed poor finishing, hard luck and dodgy officiating for the exit of the Nigeria U20 side, Falconets at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. The girls fell to a 2-0 loss…
Accidented vehicles flood nation’s market as cost of ‘Tokunbo’ rises by 100%
There are strong indications that importers of used vehicles also known as Tokunbo have now resulted in the importation of accidented cars following the… There are strong indications that importers of used vehicles also known as Tokunbo have now resulted…
Reactions as Falcons star Umotong retires
Reactions have trailed the sudden retirement of Super Falcons striker, Ini-Abasi Umotong, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old forward recently announced the retirement on her Instagram page, bringing an end to speculations over her future. She wrote, “A trip down…
JUST-IN: Katsina Emirate kingmaker, Nuhu Abdulkadir, is dead
The Kauran Katsina and District Head of Rimi (Hakimin Rimi) in Katsina State, Alhaji Nuhu Abdulkadir, is dead. The traditional ruler died after a brief illness at his residence in Rimi local government area of the State. He would be…
Lagos-Ibadan: Trailer crash, road repair cause traffic
There is heavy traffic on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Tuesday morning. The traffic is on both lanes of the expressway as a trailer was seen to have crashed along Kara bridge, while a road repair is ongoing along OPIC of the…