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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has demolished a concrete water duct said to have been illegally constructed in a waterway designated as a green area in Utako, Abuja. A concrete water duct is the construction of a shallow concrete boxlike channel in a waterway, for the purpose of building a structure on top of it. Chief Felix Obuah, the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, AMMC, supervised the demolition along with other directors and head of agencies under the council in Abuja on Thursday. Obuah told journalists that the green area, located behind the former Tauba Hotel, Plot 1001, Ibrahim…
The House of Representatives has issued a one-week ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside the leadership of their respective State Houses of Assembly, to appear before its Committee on Public Petitions. This follows the controversial suspension of several lawmakers in both states. The ultimatum comes after the failure of the invited parties to attend a hearing held Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja. The committee is investigating a petition submitted by the Guardians of Democracy, a coalition of lawyers, over the alleged unlawful suspension of 13 lawmakers in Benue…
Amid ongoing defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Shehu Sani has warned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could secure a landslide victory in the 2027 elections unless Nigeria’s opposition parties unite in a coalition. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Sani—who represented Kaduna Central in the 9th Senate—argued that internal divisions are weakening the opposition and making it impossible to challenge the ruling party effectively. “There is no way you can evict a ruling party without a coalition,” he said. “Only through unity can opposition parties set aside narrow interests for the greater good of democracy.” Sani…
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has admitted he is “worried” about picking up new injuries in his squad ahead of the Europa League final. The 40-year-old also warned his players that they have won nothing yet after they setting up an all-English affair against Tottenham in Bilbao. Spurs ensured their own spot with a 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in Norway, while United came from behind to win 4-1. The two Premier League clubs will now look to salvage their terrible seasons with silverware and a Champions League ticket. “I’m just worried about the next game, trying to not get any…
The North West Development Commission (NWDC) has officially announced the cancellation of its foreign scholarship scheme, citing a new directive from the Federal Government that prioritises investment in local educational institutions. In a statement issued by the commission’s management on Thursday, the NWDC said the decision aligns with recent guidance from the Federal Ministry of Education, which calls for the redirection of educational development resources toward strengthening domestic capacity. “In line with the federal government’s recent directive to prioritise local education in Nigeria, the North West Development Commission announces the cancellation of applications for foreign scholarships,” the statement read. This…
The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission, JSC, has ordered the compulsory retirement of Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele, a judge in the Area Court system. This was the resolution of the commission at its 136th meeting held on Monday, 5th May 2025. The judge was found to have purchased a building—being the subject matter of litigation before him—after ordering its sale, and thereafter refused to make full payment for the property. Similarly, Magistrate Tanimu U. Muhammed was suspended from performing adjudicatory duties as a magistrate for a period of two years, and is also to be issued a letter of warning. He…
Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique, has insisted that the departure of Kylian Mbappé from the club was a shame. Enrique spoke following PSG’s 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. Speaking after the match, Enrique also pointed out that he feels the current PSG squad is stronger now than when Mbappé was part of the team. Mbappé left the Parisians last summer to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. “I think I was very brave last season when I said that we were going to have a better team without…
The Kwara House of Assembly has resolved to wield the big stick against illegal and unregistered cooperative societies operating within the state. This action follows a motion titled “Need To Curb The Illegal Activities of Unregistered Cooperative Societies in Kwara State”, moved by Hon. Odetundun Olushola (Irepodun) and seconded by Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi (Ilorin South). In its resolution on the motion, the legislature urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to direct the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology to commence the immediate identification of all unregistered cooperative societies and enforce their registration. Failure to comply, it stated, should attract the closure…
Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. The Red Devils have qualified after coming from behind to defeat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 on Thursday night. Ruben Amorim’s side came into the tie with a 3-0 lead from the first leg in Spain. But it was the LaLiga side who stunned Old Trafford with the opening goal in the first half, after Mikel Jauregizar beat Andre Onana from distance with a stunning effort. Mason Mount came off the bench to curl home a glorious equalizer for the hosts, before Casemiro’s looping header and Rasmus Hojlund’s close-range finish…
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of a fire incident that ravaged two residential buildings in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. DAILY POST reports that the two incidents occurred at separate locations on Wednesday and Thursday. The first incident occurred at Arije Ishola Layout, Amuda, Ojere Basorun, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The fire affected two rooms and a parlour self-contained apartment on the upper floor of the building. It was learnt that the second incident occurred at SW9/201, Surulere Street, Oke-Ado area of Ibadan. It was further gathered that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed…