Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound
Chadās 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 […]
President Tinubu Urges Boost in China-Nigeria Currency Swap
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China, to enhance trade between the two countries, speed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations. Receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, at […]
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 nationās […]
Nigerian Stars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Tems Shine with NAACP Image Awards Nominations
Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Tems have received nominations for the 2025 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. The 56th NAACP Image Award, which celebrates outstanding representations and achievements of people of colour in motion pictures, television, music, and literature is scheduled to take place on February […]
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 ā similar to the ESTA system in the United States aimed at tightening border security, requires visitors who […]
France Denies Plotting with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger
France has described as āgroundlessā the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]
FG Approves Increase in Tariff for Telecommunication Companies
The federal government has approved the demand for tariff hike by Nigerian telecommunication companies, which had sought the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for a 100 percent tariff increase. Rising from a stakeholdersā meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) yesterday in Abuja, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, however, said […]
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars Soar to No.1 with ‘Die with a Smile’ on Billboard Hot 100
āDie with a Smileā by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with āA Bar Song (Tipsy)ā by Shaboozey coming in at second. Billie Eilishās āBirds of a Featherā, āLose Controlā by Teddy Swins, and āAPT.ā by Rose and Bruno Mars are third, fourth and fifth respectively on the chart. […]
