FG Sets up Special Unit as Implementation of LGAs Financial Autonomy Begins
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday this week, during which operational details for direct fund allocations to Local Government Areas (LGAs) are expected to be a key agenda item. Necessary structures and processes are believed to have been put in place to ensure […]
TikToker Sentenced to 12 Years for 151 MPH Crash Killing 6 Farmworkers
Florida TikToker Noah Galle, 20, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a 2022 crash that killed six farmworkers in Palm Beach. Then 17, Galle was driving a BMW M5 at 151 mph when he rear-ended an SUV, killing all its occupants. He pleaded guilty to six counts of vehicular homicide to avoid […]
Nigerian-born US High School Teacher Drowns in American Beach
Christopher Onuorah, a dedicated and much-loved Maths and science teacher at Staughton College in Melton, Victoria has tragically drowned at Rye Beach. Mr Onuorah, who was born in Nigeria, was found floating in the water by a jet ski rider last Friday, on 3 January 2025 off a beach on the Mornington Peninsula, 100km south […]
Roberto Carlos Denies Homelessness Rumors After Divorce
Former Real Madrid defender, Roberto Carlos, has refuted reports claiming he is homeless following an acrimonious split with his estranged wife. The reports claimed that the 51-year-old moved into Real Madrid’s training ground at Valdebabas, following a complicated divorce settlement between him and Mariana Lucon, his wife of 15 years. However, in a recent tweet, […]
West Ham Signs Graham Potter as Everton Sacks Manager Sean Dyche
West Ham United have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as new head coach of the London club, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The English manager will be supported by the newly appointed trio of Bruno, the assistant coach, with Billy Reid and NarcĂs Pèlach as first-team coaches. According to the club’s statement, 49-year-old Potter, who […]
Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
Chad’s capital N’Djamena remains calm, hours after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah said a 24-member commando, who seemed intoxicated and disorganised, were only armed with knives and machetes, and attacked the guards of the presidential palace before being swiftly stopped. Koulamallah, who is […]
FG Sets April Deadline for East-West Road Completion
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, Section II-II, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Umahi in a statement yesterday in Abuja, following his inspection of the road project, also confirmed that the construction of multiple […]
China Development Bank Approves $254.76m Loan for Kano-Kaduna Railway Project
The China Development Bank has announced approval of a $254.76m loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. According to information released on its website, the financial backing is expected to ensure the seamless continuation of the railway, which is a standard-gauge line stretching 203 kilometres that will link Kano State to the nation’s […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge
West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
UK Extends Travel Entry Scheme to US, Canada, Australia
Visitors to the UK from dozens of countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia, must now pay to enter Britain after a new visa-waiver entry system took effect today Wednesday. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme — similar to the ESTA system in the United States aimed at tightening border security, requires visitors who […]
