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Lekki-Epe Expressway Repairs Begin Tomorrow, 35-Day Traffic Disruption Looms
Motorists plying the Lekki-Epe Expressway face 35 days of potential traffic disruption as repair work is set to commence tomorrow. Detoriated Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway Motorists plying the deteriorating Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway are expected to face temporary traffic disruptions as the Lagos State Government begins a 35-day rehabilitation of damaged sections from Bonny Camp to Admiralty Way Junction…
El-Rufai Allegedly Earmarked $600,000 to Pay EFCC Officials, DSS Witness Tells Court
A Department of State Services (DSS) witness has told the court that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai allegedly earmarked $600,000 to settle officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The allegation forms part of the prosecution’s evidence and has yet to be established by the court. El-Rufai Arrives Kaduna Court on Tuesday,…
NBBF Crisis Deepens as Presidential Candidates Petition Tinubu Over Alleged Election Manipulation
Presidential candidates in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) election have petitioned President Bola Tinubu over alleged manipulation of the electoral process, escalating tensions surrounding the federation’s leadership contest. President Bola Tinubu Concerned stakeholders and presidential candidates in the forthcoming Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) elections, on Tuesday, petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over alleged grave irregularities…
Vatican Says Pope Leo’s Lung Surgery Successfully Completed
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo’s lung surgery was successfully completed, marking his first hospitalisation since he became head of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025. Officials who saw the 71-year-old pontiff on Monday said he appeared relaxed about his hospital stay. Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during the weekly general audience…
Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 7-0 on Aggregate to Reach Third Round of Olympic Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of the African qualifiers for the women’s football event at the Olympic Games after recording a 7-0 aggregate victory over Comoros, with goals from Kanu and Toni Payne helping seal the emphatic win. Nigeria will meet Morocco in the next round. Photo: X@NG_Super Falcons. A brace…
PINL Reports Two Months Without Pipeline Vandalism in Niger Delta
Stakeholders urge FG to replace 60-year-old oil pipelines Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have urged the Federal Government and oil industry operators to replace ageing pipelines and address environmental risks associated with abandoned wellheads and gas flaring. This is as Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) reported two consecutive months without pipeline vandalism across its operational…
Akpabio Opposes Decriminalisation of Suicide Attempts as Bill Passes Second Reading
Senate President Godswill Akpabio The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a national framework for suicide prevention, decriminalise attempted suicide and provide rehabilitation for survivors, despite opposition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who insists that the act should remain punishable by imprisonment. Sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River…
NAF Establishes 12-Member Board to Investigate Fatal Ondo Air Crash
The Nigerian Air Force has set up a 12-member board to investigate the fatal air crash in Ondo State, urging the public to avoid speculation until the probe establishes the cause. Security operatives conduct search for the bodies of victim and wreckage at the site of the NAF aircraft crash in Ondo State. The Nigerian…
Crude Oil Hits $106 as Petrol Prices Rise Despite Federal Government’s Discount
• OPEC cuts 2026 oil demand forecast by 71%, projects 1.7m bpd growth in 2027• FG seeks investment protection, policy stability Fresh concerns over a possible increase in petrol prices have emerged following a two per cent rise in global crude oil prices to $106.80 per barrel, as renewed attacks in the Middle East heighten…
ECOWAS Seeks to Rebuild Public Trust as Nigeria Faces Regional Unity Test
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun implementing a new communication framework aimed at strengthening public trust and regional cooperation, as Nigeria and other member states navigate growing challenges to West African integration. The regional bloc launched the implementation process at a workshop in Accra, Ghana, on Monday, bringing together communication officers…
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