Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the closure of the Oworo-bound section of the Third Mainland Bridge from midnight on Saturday, May 25, until 6 PM on Sunday, May 26. This was stated by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. The controller explained that the closure is necessary for urgent repairs on the bridge. Kesha, who apologized for any inconvenience this might cause motorists, advised them to use alternative routes. Join our WhatsApp community via https://t.ly/16Hkn for instant and latest news updates.

Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has dismissed monogamy, claiming it “doesn’t work.” The Afrobeat artist urged men to adopt polygamy, emphasizing that every man should have multiple women. Speaking on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ podcast, Seun argued that having multiple women showcases power and wealth. He said, “Monogamy doesn’t work. As a powerful man, you must have the support of numerous powerful goddesses. You know, women that are in your life because the ancestors want to put them there. You share with them.” However, Seun Kuti is publicly known to be married to one woman, his wife, Yetunde Kuti. Join our…

President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerian universities to lead the fight against corruption, emphasizing their role as key educational institutions. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Prof. Lawal Bilbis, made this appeal during the 3rd and 4th convocation ceremony at the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Gusau on Saturday. Tinubu said: “This administration had increased budgetary allocation to education, defence, humanitarian and health sectors because of the importance it attaches to them.” He assured that the government is dedicated to holding those responsible for student abductions and other criminal activities accountable. Join our WhatsApp community via https://t.ly/16Hkn for instant…

Erik ten Hag admitted he was unsure about his future at Manchester United after leading the Red Devils to an FA Cup victory. Attention was on the Dutchman after his team won 2-1 at Wembley, with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo securing their second trophy in two seasons under Ten Hag. Victory also secured a place in the Europa League next season. When questioned about his future after the game, Ten Hag said: “I don’t think about this. I’m in a project and we are exactly where we want to be. “We are constructing a team and when…

Al Ahly of Egypt clinched a tense 1-0 victory over Esperance of Tunisia in Cairo on Saturday, securing their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title. The early own-goal by Roger Aholou proved to be the difference, as Ahly won 1-0 on aggregate following a goalless first leg of the final. This victory marked their fourth time winning back-to-back titles in the prestigious African club competition. They also joined an elite group as the third team to win the Champions League with an unbeaten record, having won nine and drawn five of 14 qualifying, group, and knockout matches. Ahly’s triumph completed…

Bayer Leverkusen have completed the domestic season unbeaten with a sensational double in Berlin by securing the DFB Pokal with a 1-0 victory over Kaiserslautern. The win ensured they became just the sixth team in history to complete a German domestic double alongside perennial winners, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen, FC Koln and Schalke 04. Following their Europa League disappointment, Leverkusen made significant changes with Lukas Hradecky, Robert Andrich, Odilon Kossounou, and Patrik Schick all returning to the lineup. However, Kaiserslautern’s top scorer Ragnar Ache was only fit enough to start on the bench. An early yellow card for…

Barcelona successfully defended their Women’s Champions League title and achieved an impressive quadruple by defeating Lyon, the team with a record eight wins, in an exciting final in Bilbao. Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati scored the first goal when her shot was deflected past goalkeeper Christiane Endler at the near post in the second half. Shortly after coming on late in the game, Alexia Putellas secured the win for Barcelona with a precise shot in stoppage time. This is the first time Barcelona have defeated Lyon, making up for their loss in the 2022 final. In manager Jonatan Giraldez’s last…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in Lagos from Abuja to commence inauguration of projects undertaken by his administration since taking office on the 29th of May, 2023. This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser Information and Strategy in a statement titled “President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Projects To Mark One Year In Office”. “In Lagos on Sunday, the President will inaugurate the concrete-paved road to the nation’s major ports in Apapa and Tin Can Island. The reconstructed road which began under the Muhammadu Buhari Administration was financed by the Dangote Group, using its tax credits,” the statement…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed hope about lowering electricity tariffs. Adelabu revealed this on Friday during a briefing by ministers in Abuja. It is worth noting that on April 3, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced a 240 percent increase in electricity tariffs for band A customers who get 20-24 hours of power supply daily. The minister mentioned that the tariff increase is similar to the initial price hike seen in the telecommunications sector, which eventually experienced a decrease in prices over time. “The electricity tariff might look expensive at the moment. But I’m optimistic that…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $1.44 billion investment to support the development of energy, power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. The President of the bank, Akinwunmi Adeshina, made this known at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024. Adeshina, represented by Lamin Barrow, the Director-General of the AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, stated that Nigeria faces a significant infrastructure deficit. This shortfall hinders the country’s efforts to diversify its non-oil production and achieve international export competitiveness. “To address this problem, the African Development Bank supports the federal and state governments to improve the national and state infrastructure. As…