Housing ministry budgets N6.3bn for road infrastructure
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has allocated N6, 345,650,913 for road infrastructure in its 2025 executive budget, recently presented by President Bola Tinubu. According to the budget details, the ministry’s capital expenditure for 2025 stands at N83.75bn; of this amount, N69.35bn has been earmarked for the construction and provision of fixed assets,
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The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has allocated N6, 345,650,913 for road infrastructure in its 2025 executive budget, recently presented by President Bola Tinubu. According to the budget details, the ministry’s capital expenditure for 2025 stands at N83.75bn; of this amount, N69.35bn has been earmarked for the construction and provision of fixed assets,
Hamas proposes releasing 34 hostages in Israel deal talks
A Hamas official said on Sunday that the Palestinian militants were ready to release 34 hostages as part of the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel, following Israel’s confirmation that indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement had resumed in Qatar. Mediators Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have been working
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A Hamas official said on Sunday that the Palestinian militants were ready to release 34 hostages as part of the “first phase” of a potential deal with Israel, following Israel’s confirmation that indirect talks on a truce and hostage release agreement had resumed in Qatar. Mediators Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have been working
CAF Cup: Atule scores twice as Enyimba thrash Black Bulls 4-1
Joseph Atule scored twice as Nigerian club Enyimba finally found form in the CAF Confederation Cup, hammering Mozambican visitors Black Bulls 4-1 on Sunday. Despite the victory, the two-time African champions remain bottom of Group D. However, they are just one point behind second-placed Al Masry of Egypt, with two matchdays remaining. The top two
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Joseph Atule scored twice as Nigerian club Enyimba finally found form in the CAF Confederation Cup, hammering Mozambican visitors Black Bulls 4-1 on Sunday. Despite the victory, the two-time African champions remain bottom of Group D. However, they are just one point behind second-placed Al Masry of Egypt, with two matchdays remaining. The top two
SEC pledges crackdown on Ponzi scams, promises stronger capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to intensify efforts to eliminate Ponzi and pyramid schemes, thereby fostering an environment where genuine investment opportunities can thrive in 2025. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated in his New Year message to the capital market community on Sunday that protecting investors remains a cornerstone of
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has pledged to intensify efforts to eliminate Ponzi and pyramid schemes, thereby fostering an environment where genuine investment opportunities can thrive in 2025. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, stated in his New Year message to the capital market community on Sunday that protecting investors remains a cornerstone of
Alleged baby mama: ‘Fake brother no work, fake pikin no go work,’ says Cubana Chief Priest
Popular nightlife entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has addressed claims by a woman alleging that he fathered her child. In a response shared via his Instagram…
Army destroys 21 illegal refineries, arrests 11 suspects in N’Delta
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 21 illegal oil refining sites, the arrest of 11 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of 190,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta. The Army stated that these successes were a result of its intensified operations, conducted in collaboration with
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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 21 illegal oil refining sites, the arrest of 11 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of 190,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta. The Army stated that these successes were a result of its intensified operations, conducted in collaboration with
EPL: Amorim demands stronger mentality to end Man Utd’s inconsistency
Ruben Amorim said life at Manchester United has become “too comfortable” as he challenged his players to display the mentality that earned them a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday more consistently. Few gave Amorim’s side much hope heading into their clash with the runaway Premier League leaders at Anfield after a four-game losing streak.
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Ruben Amorim said life at Manchester United has become “too comfortable” as he challenged his players to display the mentality that earned them a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday more consistently. Few gave Amorim’s side much hope heading into their clash with the runaway Premier League leaders at Anfield after a four-game losing streak.
Wike vows to end vandalism in FCT
The Ministry of Federal Capital Territory is on the heels of some suspected vandals allegedly responsible for stealing and vandalising sewage manhole covers in Abuja. The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, Mr Lere Olayinka, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. Wike said efforts
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The Ministry of Federal Capital Territory is on the heels of some suspected vandals allegedly responsible for stealing and vandalising sewage manhole covers in Abuja. The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, Mr Lere Olayinka, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. Wike said efforts
Police hunt killers of Katsina Miyetti Allah leader
The Katsina State Police Command has commenced a manhunt for the killers of the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Surajo Ahmadu, who was attacked and killed in Mai Rana village, Kusada Local Government Area, on Saturday. The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the suspected bandits
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The Katsina State Police Command has commenced a manhunt for the killers of the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Surajo Ahmadu, who was attacked and killed in Mai Rana village, Kusada Local Government Area, on Saturday. The command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the suspected bandits
Four kids, pregnant woman, 15 others injured in Rivers gas explosion
No fewer than 20 persons, including a pregnant woman, four children, and a couple, are critically injured following a gas explosion in the Orazi axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near a densely populated area in Orazi called ‘Big Tree’ as many of them suffered severe burns and were
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No fewer than 20 persons, including a pregnant woman, four children, and a couple, are critically injured following a gas explosion in the Orazi axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near a densely populated area in Orazi called ‘Big Tree’ as many of them suffered severe burns and were