The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and other major highways across the country will be tolled when 100 percent completed to ensure adequate maintenance. The minister, who spoke during an inspection of the road on Saturday, stressed that the tolling would not be done until when “perfected”. He stated that…
Hamas has freed three Israeli hostages in Gaza, while Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange as part of an internationally brokered ceasefire deal. The three hostages – Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy – were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday morning before reuniting with family in Israel….
The Federal Government has appealed to drivers, particularly those of articulated trucks, using the Iddo Bridge, to watch for diversion signs as height restriction barriers will soon be installed. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday that these restrictions were necessary to facilitate repairs….
The founder of Love World, popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has disclosed that several gospel singers left his church because they were more focused on earthly gain and fame. During a recent church programme, Oyakhilome claimed that gospel singers were more interested in earthly gain and fame than serving God with their…
South Africa has criticised recent United States President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze aid to the country over a contentious land expropriation law. According to France 24, the South African government described the move as part of a “campaign of misinformation” and rejected claims that the law allows the government to seize land from white…
A major outage of Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) on Saturday has left tens of thousands of gamers unable to access online services, stores and multimedia apps. “We are aware some users might be currently experiencing issues with PSN,” PlayStation said on its social media platforms, confirming users’ mounting complaints around the globe. Reports of connectivity…
There is a new addition to the family of Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, as they announced the birth of their fourth child, a daughter. The young princess, whose name and photograph have not been released, was born Friday in Stockholm. The royals said the baby weighs 3,645 grams (8 lbs) and is…
Following weeks of speculation, footage of Chloe and Burna Boy sharing several kisses and rocking matching watches has led fans to believe the pair are, indeed, an item. Clips from a dinner attended by the pair and a group of friends surfaced Thursday (Feb. 6) evening, featuring the duo seated side-by-side and holding hands in…
On Thursday, Kanye took to social media to call for the release of Diddy, who has been in jail since his arrest on sex trafficking charges last September. “FREE PUFF,” he simply wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. It’s not currently clear what exactly prompted his message regarding Diddy’s freedom. Not long…
More than six million people could die from HIV and AIDS in the next four years if U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration pulls its global funding for programmes, the United Nations AIDS agency said on Friday. Although a waiver was placed on HIV/AIDS programmes in last month’s U.S. foreign aid funding freeze, many concerns remained about the future…
