FEC Approves ₦287.7bn for Roads, ₦12bn for Hospitals
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved another N287.73 billion for the execution of 14 road projects across the country. Briefing State House Correspondents after the 2nd day of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of works, David Umahi, said this is aside the 10 road projects approved yesterday […]
Aston Villa Sign Marcus Rashford on Loan
Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old Rashford has joined on a deal until the end of the season, which includes an option to buy. Manchester United sources said the terms mean a minimum of 75% of Rashford’s wages will be covered. Villa are not paying a […]
Three More Hostages Freed in Gaza as Ceasefire Holds
Palestinian militants have released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel was to release 183 Palestinian prisoners to complete the hostage handover for the past weekend. A truce in Gaza has been held for nearly two weeks, with Four swaps freeing 18 hostages and […]
NCDC Urges Caution Over Ebola Outbreak
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the confirmation of an outbreak in Uganda. He advised the public to maintain strict hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing with soap and water or using hand […]
Mufasa: The Lion King Tops ₦530 Million at Nigeria Box Office
After five weeks in cinemas, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King has grossed over ₦500 million at the Nigerian box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2024 in Nigeria. Data from the Nigerian box office shows that the film earned ₦30.6 million between January 17 and 23, pushing its cumulative total to ₦530 million. […]
Champions League Drama: 25 Teams Fight for Qualification
The UEFA Champions League’s inaugural league phase is set for an exciting final day with 25 of the 36 teams still awaiting their fate. All 18 games will be played at the same time tonight, with 16 matches having something on the line. Manchester City are in major danger of elimination after last week’s 4-2 […]
Katy Perry Announces U.S. Leg of Lifetimes Tour
Katy Perry is bringing her Lifetimes Tour to the U.S. this spring and summer, with the kick-off show set for May 7 at the Toyota Center in Houston. The singer announced the first American dates for the tour in support of her 143 album, today. The outing, which will then swing through Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Chicago, Minneapolis, […]
South Korea’s Yoon Charged with Insurrection
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection after he attempted to declare martial law in December last year. His ill-fated attempt to impose military rule plunged the country into an unprecedented political crisis and he becomes the first sitting president in South Korean history to be charged with a crime. […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, in a statement yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to malaria elimination, adding that the government aims to strengthen strategies that will accelerate progress towards a […]
North West Joins FKA twigs on New Track “Childlike Things”
Kim Kardashian’s daughter, North West, has collaborated with FKA twigs on a newly released track. At midnight on January 24, FKA twigs, 37, unveiled her third studio album, Eusexua. Among the standout songs is “Childlike Things,” featuring 11-year-old North, who contributes a few verses in Japanese. Kim, 44, highlighted the release on her Instagram Stories […]
