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The Federal Government has blamed delays in completing some major projects, including railways, across the country on the scarcity of funds. In an interview with Guardian, the Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, hinted that the Chinese have stopped funding Nigerian government projects and that this has forced the Federal government …

England footballer, Mason Greenwood is still being questioned by police after being arrested over allegations of rape and assault. The Manchester United forward, 20, remained in custody early today having been detained yesterday after disturbing pictures and audio went viral on social media alleging he attacked his 18-year-old girlfriend. The disturbing …

The federal government has suspended its plan to remove petrol subsidy later this year.  This was confirmed by Minister of Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed when she appeared before National Assembly members on Monday January 24.  Ahmed who noted that the timing was problematic, disclosed that they backtracked on the plan after consultations with stakeholders. …

The traditional ruler of Agodo village in Ewekoro local council of Ogun State, Oba Ayinde Odetola, and four of his aides have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen who invaded his palace and set them ablaze on Monday, January 24. According to reports, the monarch and his aides were assassinated and …

A Ghanaian police officer identified as Corporal Roland Agbovi Tetteh, has been arrested for allegedly raping a suspected thief in custody.  The policeman from Asutuare was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl who was brought to the police station for allegedly stealing from her ex-boyfriend. The incident occurred shortly after the victim identified as Precious Azumah …

Justice Bolaji Olajuwon of a Federal High Court, Abuja, today January 24, issued an arrest warrant against the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, believed to be residing in the UK. The judge granted the request after counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farouk Abdullah, made an …

Four workers were killed by gunmen at a mining site in Dong village Plateau State on Saturday evening.  The Nation reported that no fewer than four men were shot dead while a woman who survived the gun attack is receiving treatment in the hospital. A community leader Emmanuel Dong confirmed the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has lifted the suspension of Twitter operation in Nigeria effective from 12am tonight, January 13, 2022. The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa made the disclosure in a public statement today Read the full text below FGN LIFTS SUSPENSION OF TWITTER OPERATIONS …

Boris Johnson apologized today, Jan. 12, as he finally admitted attending a lockdown-busting drinks bash at Downing Street. After 24 hours of chaos and questions, the British Prime Minister confessed about the garden party but claimed he was there for just 25 minutes and it was a “work event”. He told MPs: …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has explained why it arrested an Instagram comedian Sunday Martins popularly known as DGeneral.  Spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi disclsoed that the comedian was arrested over drug-related issues in the early hours of Wednesday January 12.  Babafemi said the narcotics officers who acted on …