Wike denies using 300 million naira bulletproof SUV

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike has dismissed a social media report that he acquired a N300 Million Armoured Lexus LX600, after he was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking after a tour of the Abuja Light Rail, Wike challenged journalists to inspect his vehicle and confirm whether it was […]

Nigerian star Tobi Amusan through to final of World Athletics Championship

World Champion and record holder Tobi Amusan is through to the final of the Women’s 100 meters hurdles at the World Athletics Championship, after winning her semi-final. Tobi ran a time of 12.56 seconds to beat Ackera Nugent of Jamaica who ran 12.60 seconds in the second semi-final. Amusan‘s time of 12.56 seconds is however […]

Lagos State Assembly rejects 17 commissioner-nominees, confirms 22

The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 of the 39 commissioners-nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, but confirmed 22. Most of the affected nominees served with the governor in his first term in office. The rejected commissioner-nominees are: Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo (Education) Prof. Akin Abayomi (Health) Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy) Olalere Odusote […]

NDLEA begins manhunt for Drug Dealer who crushed Operative

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has launched a manhunt for a Lekki-based notorious drug dealer, Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, who crushed an officer in his bid to escape arrest when operatives were on a search of his house last weekend. The NDLEA in a statement on its website said anti-narcotics officers of the Agency […]

Railway Bridge Collapse kills 17 people in India

At least 17 labourers working on a railway bridge have been killed when it collapsed in the Mizoram state of India. The bridge was being built across a ravine when it collapsed on Wednesday, with others reported missing. An Indian newspaper quoted a policeman as saying that 17 bodies had been recovered and “many others” were […]