Nigeria Releases N2.68 Trillion for Roads, Bridges, Far Below Budgeted Funds
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s federal government has released about 2.68 trillion naira (S1.8 billion) for road and bridge projects between 2023 and April...
Peter Obi: “I am ready to die for Nigeria”
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party, has declared his readiness to die for Nigeria, saying...
Fans, Friends Pay Tribute as Alexx Ekubo’s Final Rites Begin
ARUCHUKWARUCHUKWU, Nigeria — Family, friends, and Nollywood colleagues will gather Wednesday evening at the family residence of late actor Alexx Ekubo in Arochukwu, Abia...
Ondo Sets Up Safe Schools Committee to Tackle Insecurity
AKURE, Nigeria — The Ondo State Government has inaugurated a steering committee to implement the Safe Schools Programme, part of a nationwide initiative designed...
Messi Calls World Cup Goal Record ‘Just a Number’ After Hat-Trick...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (FN) — Lionel Messi brushed aside his latest milestone Tuesday after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, saying...
Abia State Relocates Transport Operators to New Central Terminal in Umuahia
UMUAHIA, Nigeria — The Abia State Government has begun enforcing its new centralized transport system in Umuahia, relocating operators to the recently completed Nnenna...
Tinubu Urges Patriotism as Muslims Mark Islamic New Year
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace patriotism and good citizenship as Muslims across the country and the world marked...
FA Confirms Performance Clauses in Tuchel’s England Deal
LONDON (AP) — England manager Thomas Tuchel’s contract extension through Euro 2028 includes performance clauses, the Football Association confirmed Tuesday, as officials defended the...
Nigeria’s Defence Minister Says Tinubu’s Record Will Secure 2027 Re‑Election
SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, said Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu’s record in office will silence critics...
Tinubu made governance easier for me, other governors – Oyebanji
ABUJA, Nigeria — Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has praised President Bola Tinubu for easing governance challenges by making more resources available to states,...
