FHA Denies Responsibility For Planned Demolition In FCT Community
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) says it is not responsible for the planned demolition of houses in the Zhidu community near Lugbe phase 11 of Abuja. This is according to…
Carrick Wants To See Rooney Back In Dugout After Sacking
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick says the careers of successful players are “irrelevant” when they move into management after his former team-mate Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham. Rooney, who appeared…
‘Multiple Gunshot Victims’ In Iowa School Shooting
A shooting on Thursday at a high school in the midwestern US state of Iowa left “multiple gunshot victims,” local authorities said, adding the incident was over but without confirming…
US Strike Kills Pro-Iran Commander In Iraq
A US strike in Baghdad on Thursday killed a pro-Iran military commander, the Pentagon said, with Al-Hashed al-Shaabi ex-paramilitaries saying it hit one of their headquarters. An Iraqi security official…
Tinubu Appoints Six NPA, NIMASA Directors
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, appointed six new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri…
Lagos Issues Travel Advisory Ahead Of Third Mainland Bridge Closure
Ahead of the January 9, 2024 closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs, the Lagos State Government on Thursday issued a travel advisory on how road users can navigate…
Brentford Would Need ‘Unbelievable’ Offer To Sell Toney
Brentford manager Thomas Frank said only an “unbelievable” offer would persuade the club to consider selling England striker Ivan Toney during the January transfer window. Arsenal and Chelsea have been…
Vatican Defends Its Same-Sex Blessings, Suggests ‘Prudence’
The Vatican sought on Thursday to clarify the Catholic Church’s recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples, denying it had strayed from doctrine while urging “prudence” in certain countries. The…
By-Elections: Don’t Hand Nominations To Highest Bidders, YIAGA Urges Parties
Ahead of the February 3, 2024 by-elections, advocacy organisation, YIAGA Africa, has urged political parties to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 as they conduct primaries to…
N50bn Of N61.55bn FCT Supplementary Budget Released — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the Federal Government has released N50bn of FCT’s supplementary budget to complete ongoing projects. The minister disclosed this on…