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Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced its decision to stop the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway realignment due to presence of submarine cables along the route. David Umahi, the minister of works, who disclosed this at the 3rd Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos on Thursday, said the proposed diversion would no longer occur due to the submarine cables […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that 200 years would not be enough to solve the problems in the FCT.  He spoke in Abuja at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates as part of activities to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office. At the event, Wike said that government

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. National Anthem Bill Passed: The House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed for third reading, a bill reverting to ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’, the old National Anthem. The bill sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House, Prof Julius Ihonbvere, underwent an accelerated consideration on the floor

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has granted an ex-parte order stopping Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II pending the determination of a substantive suit filed against the reinstatement. The order also kicked against the abolishment of four emirates: Bichi, Gaya, Karaye, and Rano. DAILY POST earlier reported

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka has stated that Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi is unfit to rule Nigeria. Speaking during a recent interview, the revered writer claimed that Obi asked his followers known as Obidients to attack him and others with opposing views online in the build-up to the 2023 presidential election. He advised Obi not to

Many record labels will make you famous and broke,’ says Tekno, explaining why he couldn’t renew his deal. ‘I had a deal with Made Men Music Group, Island, and Universal Music. They were making things easier, but at the same time, they were collecting their cut. I had huge songs, but I only got a

Renowned musician Banky W stirred many emotions as he candidly shared his battle with cancer. He revealed his journey on Instagram, posting videos from his time in the hospital. Diagnosed with cancerous tumors, Banky W underwent successful treatment, leading to their disappearance. In his video, he narrated his victory over the illness, aiming to inspire

Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has said the only problem he had with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu was his language, which he described as disrespectful and inciteful. In a recent interview with Noble Nigeria, the literary icon noted that Kanu did nothing wrong by calling for a separate

The 8-year old pupil flogged to coma by a teacher, Faith Nwonye in Landmark School Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra state has died. The Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh who disclosed this to our reporter, described the incident as unfortunate. Chuma-Udeh had announced the closure of the school and arrest

In a recent statement, Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has criticized the Nigerian government’s decision to keep the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in prison, as reported by Sahara Reporters. In an interview with Noble Nigeria, Soyinka underlined Kanu’s right to pursue the cause for a separate nation of Biafra,

A dramatic scene unfolded at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday when Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance, suddenly slumped in court due to alleged ill health. Naturenex understands that this incident occurred shortly after Justice Emeka Nwite called the matter for trial continuation. As the case was called by the court registrar,

Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has decided to speak about former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He disclosed that he observed Peter Obi’s gesture and behavior when he dropped by at his place few months ago, and it looked as if he was pacifying the disagreements between his online supporters and him. Professor

Police apprehends man who accused E-money of sleeping with Junior Pope’s wife and having a hand in his death Nigerian socialite, E-money has arrested a man who alleged a romantic affair between him and late actor Junior Pope’s wife, Jennifer Awele. The man claimed that E-money’s benevolent declaration at Jnr Pope’s burial where he promised

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. CBN directs Bureau De Change Operators to re-apply for licenses: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all existing Bureau De Change Operators to re-apply for licences. The apex bank gave the directive in a circular issued by its Director of Financial Policy and Regulation

Kanayo O. Kanayo raged over FG’s ban on movies depicting rituals, smoking, and so on. Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo rages over the Federal Government’s ban on movies depicting ritual, smoking, alongside other vices. KOK described the move as a nonsensical one. Veteran Nollywood star, Kanayo O. Kanayo reacts to FG’s ban on movies bordering money