Another tanker laden with fuel exploded on Thursday morning on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The explosion, which occurred at Araromi Town before the Interchange, is causing traffic gridlock. Some motorists close to the scene, it was learnt, have scampered to safety.…
First Native American woman in space ‘awed by Mother Earth’
Nicole Mann’s five-month mission aboard the International Space Station is under way. The first Native American woman in space has said she is overwhelmed by the beauty and delicacy of Mother Earth, and is channelling “positive energy” as her five-month…
Donald Trump deposed in defamation suit filed by E. Jean Carroll
Former US President Donald Trump answered questions under oath Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll, a magazine columnist who says he raped her in the mid-1990s in a department store dressing room. The deposition gave Carroll’s lawyers…
Chad declares state of emergency as floods affect 1 million
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby has declared a state of emergency over flooding that is affecting more than a million people in the country. Floods are not uncommon during Chad’s rainy season, which usually runs from May to October in…
Lizzie Cundy ‘disappointed’ with England and urges people to snub World Cup in Qatar
Lizzie Cundy has hit out at the England football team for taking part in this year’s World Cup as it’s being held in Qatar. The former WAG, who was married to former footballer and TalkSport presenter Jason Cundy for eight…
Why Lagos-Ibadan expressway is suffering delay – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola says the Lagos-Ibadan expressway is suffering delay because of the drainage channel being constructed across the road by the Oyo State Government in its Ibadan axis. The minister disclosed this on Wednesday…
Anxiety as #EndSARS memorial procession holds at Lekki tollgate Thursday
There is palpable tension over plans by some groups and activists to commemorate the second anniversary of 2020 #EndSARS nationwide protests in Lagos State, The Nation has learnt. The activists are planning to gather at Lekki tollgate, Lagos on Thursday…
Jon Rahm rejects Phil Mickelson’s claim about LIV Golf being on the up, and PGA Tour heading other way
Jon Rahm has rejected Phil Mickelson’s claim that LIV Golf is on the rise while the PGA Tour is on its way down. The world number five was asked about Mickelson’s comments ahead of the CJ Cup in South Carolina.…
Grant Shapps replaces Suella Braverman as home secretary
Grant Shapps has been appointed as the new home secretary, replacing Suella Braverman after her shock resignation. The former transport secretary, who backed Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race and has been critical of some of PM Liz Truss’…