In a major step towards boosting regional integration and economic growth in West Africa, heads of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lagos on Saturday to finalize the design of the $15 billion Lagos-Abidjan Corridor Highway Development Project. This ambitious infrastructure initiative will link five West African nations—Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire—via a 1,068-kilometer highway, significantly enhancing trade and connectivity across…

Anthony Joshua’s aim to become a three-time heavyweight world champion came to a shocking end. Joshua, one of Britain’s most decorated boxers, was knocked out by the young rising star Daniel Dubois in what is sure to go down as one of the most dramatic upsets in recent heavyweight boxing history. From the opening bell, Dubois showed he was not there to play the role of underdog. As predicted by…

The candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, and All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, have both secured victories at their respective polling units (PUs) in the Edo State governorship election. According to The Cable newspaper, Mr Ighodalo gathered 200 votes at polling unit 11, Ward 1, in Ewohimi, Esan South-East LGA, defeating Mr Okpebholo, who polled 45 votes. In addition, Mr Ighodalo triumphed over the Labour Party…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned social media users against circulating unverified results of the Edo State Governorship Election, falsely attributed to the commission. According to Channels TV, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, issued this warning on Saturday. Mr Onuoha clarified that the commission has not yet received any official results from any of the 18 local government areas (LGAs) in the…

Son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi on Saturday, visited Maiduguri, Borno State, following the devastating floods that ravaged the city recently. It was learned that the president’s son donated over N500 million to the victims.He was accompanied by his brother, Yinka, and a team of friends and associates. The donation included essential items such as food, medical supplies, and household necessities, aimed at addressing the immediate needs of the flood…

In the face of the confusion and controversy it has generated among stakeholders, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, And Exchange Policy Guidelines For Fiscal Years 2024 to 2025 document published on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.The apex bank said the revocation of the document is to minimize the risk of any further misrepresentation or misinterpretation resulting in confusion among stakeholders.CBN disclosed this in…

”That is a foolish talk, and nobody should accept that… there are testimonies you don’t allow to be given in the church…that testimony should be served to the monkeys and not to human beings” The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has berated the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry in Lagos for allowing its member to give a testimony of how she engaged in examination malpractice.Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Chairman of…

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Edo State election, Olumide Akpata, has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after casting his vote.Expressing his satisfaction in the voting process after casting his vote at polling unit 11, Ward 6 in Oredo Local Government Area, around 10:30am, Akpata expressed the hope that the voting process will be likewise hitch-free all over the state.He appealed that nobody, especially…

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has cast his vote at Polling Unit 19, Ward 4, located within Emokpae Primary School in Benin City during the ongoing governorship election. The Punch newspaper reported that Governor Obaseki voted at approximately 11:57 a.m. Speaking after casting his vote, he expressed his satisfaction with the voting process. He also expressed optimism that the collation of results would proceed smoothly. Details later….

Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has voiced his concerns about the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election. Earlier, the New Daily Prime reported that several individuals were arrested by the EFCC and the police in connection with thuggery and vote-buying activities. In a statement shared on his X account (formerly Twitter), the 64-year-old journalist expressed his disappointment, calling the election…

The President, Bola Tinubu has wished his wife, Oluremi, a happy birthday in a sweet message as the First Lady clocks 64 today, September 21.Tinubu took to social media to express his love for her on the special day, calling her his rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of his life, adding that she has always shown unwavering strength to him, their family, and Nigeria. Here is the message…

In what appears a cheering news, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that troops of the Nigerian Army killed 159 terrorists and rescued 188 hostages across the country within one week.Making the disclosure in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba said troops also arrested 174 persons and 45 oil thieves.The statement added that the troops recovered 151 assorted weapons and 12,401 rounds of ammunition,…