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The Lagos State Government has announced that the Eko Bridge will be closed for eight weeks to allow for emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. Repairs will begin on Monday, September 16, and will be carried out in four phases, according to Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transport. During this period, the bridge will be closed periodically, …

  ● He commiserates with Governor Zulum and the families of the victims The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Committee of the House of Representatives, Honourable Aliyu Muktar Betara, has donated N100 million to support the victims of the Maiduguri floods, which claimed many lives and destroyed properties worth several million naira. This was contained in a statement …

Nigeria’s senior women’s football team is now without a head coach as Randy Waldrum has stepped down. Waldrum, 67, announced his resignation, citing his wife’s health issues as the reason for his decision to step down from his post. “It’s been a really tough few weeks since the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, and the worries that come with …

The Rivers State Police Command on Thursday unveiled a fake police inspector, Fred Monday, who masterminded a notorious armed robbery syndicate operating in four states: Rivers, Delta, Edo and Akwa Ibom. Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, said Monday’s arrests were the result of a chance encounter while arresting five suspected cult members. To their surprise, on Monday, wearing …

LET’S BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE! At the heart of our vision is the unshakeable belief that stronger communities are the foundation of a prosperous Edo State. Senator Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa are committed to developing the infrastructure and enhancing local services that will uplift every corner of our great State. Through collaborative efforts, we will create vibrant, …

Nigerian media personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode popularly known as Dotun has taken to social media to react after South African artist Tyla beat Tems, Davido and Ayra Starr to win the Afrobeats category at the 2024 VMAs. Tyla’s mega-hit “Water” beat out stiff competition from Ayra Starr’s “Last Heartbreak Song,” Chris Brown’s “Sensational” featuring Lojay and Davido, Usher’s “Ruin” featuring …

Donald Trump has announced that he will not participate in a televised debate with his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, ahead of November’s presidential election. In a statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” He included in his count his previous debate with US President Joe Biden in June and his recent …

Stop importing non-indigenes: Obaseki, PDP warned to stop electoral manipulation in Edo State Press release For immediate publication The All Progressives Congress (APC) New Media Directorate has uncovered a disturbing plan orchestrated by Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to compromise the integrity of the upcoming elections in Edo State. Credible information reveals that Governor Obaseki is …

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, accused Governor Dauda Lawal of blaming his predecessor, Bello Mattawalle, and the APC for his inability to address the problem of banditry in the state. In a statement signed by APC spokesman Alhaji Yusuf Idris, the party said: “Governor Lawal has failed to deliver on his campaign promise …

To unmask the operations of the internet ponzi scammers, and the pains of their victims Muheeb Mashood explored different ponzi projects for months; investing in different projects while joining different WhatsApp platforms and Telegram groups. It was a Wednesday in June.The darkness impressed upon the night, while the birds chirped from their nests. The usual Sokoto hostile weather drove residents …