Governor Okpebholo Inspects Four Major Road Projects in Edo Central

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inspected four major road construction projects currently ongoing in Edo Central Senatorial District. The projects inspected by the governor include the Uromi–Agbor Road, Ukpenu Road, Ujoelen Road and Illeh Road. Governor Okpebholo, who visited the sites alongside government officials and contractors handling the projects, assessed the level of […]

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Joeboy Defends Tyla’s Grammy Win Amid Backlash

Nigerian singer Joeboy has reacted to the controversy surrounding the victory of South African star Tyla at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her song Push 2 Start, beating a strong lineup of Nigerian artistes including Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy. Her victory sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics arguing that a Nigerian artist should […]

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UEFA Fines Real Madrid Over Fan’s Alleged Nazi Salute, Orders Suspended Bernabéu Closure

UEFA has fined Real Madrid and ordered a suspended partial closure of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after a supporter inside the stadium was filmed appearing to make a Nazi salute. The European football governing body announced that the club must pay a fine of €15,000 (£13,000/$17,400) for what it described as the “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters.” In […]

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Tinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions, UN

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors to various countries and international missions, including the United Nations. The list, released on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, shows that a total of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners have been assigned to diplomatic posts across the world. Among the prominent appointments, Senator Jimoh […]

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Anambra to Suspend Students Who Miss School on Mondays

The Anambra State Government has announced that students who fail to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension as part of efforts to enforce full academic activities across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed the decision on Wednesday while addressing the management of two schools in Onitsha that were summoned over alleged non-compliance with the […]

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FEC Approves Demolition, Reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos

The Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge, Minister of Works David Umahi announced on Wednesday. Umahi disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State House following the council meeting chaired by Bola Tinubu. According to the minister, the council also approved the sum of N5.6 billion for the engagement of advanced engineering consultants who will handle […]

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US Troops in Nigeria for Training, Advisory Role — Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has clarified concerns over the presence of United States troops in the country, stating that the personnel are in Nigeria strictly for training and advisory purposes. He assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces would remain in full command of all operations carried out within the nation’s territory. Musa gave the clarification while […]

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Petrol Price May Hit N1,400 Per Litre as Dangote Refinery Mulls Repricing

Petrol prices in Nigeria could rise to about N1,400 per litre this week as marketers await a possible repricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery amid rising crude oil prices, supply constraints and logistics challenges. Industry sources said petrol loading activities were temporarily halted at the refinery, raising expectations that a new ex-depot […]

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