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In 1980, Alhaji Lateef Jakande started the construction of the then non-existent Lekki-Epe Expressway, to connect the Eastern axis of Lagos State by road to the rest of Lagos. By December 1983, when Muhammadu Buhari & his band i of coupists struck, he had completed it to up to 53km, at Ibeju-Agbe town. Buhari ordered […]

The former editor of an Orthodox Jewish newspaper in New York City — identified two years ago as a member of the Jan. 6 mob by POLITICO — was charged Thursday with two felonies for his actions at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Elliot Resnick, who had drawn controversy prior to Jan. 6 for incendiary […]

Ron DeSantis would seem to have everything going for him in the Republican presidential primary. There’s just one small question: Will the good vibes now result in election doom later? As the Florida governor cast out to early nominating states in recent days, even some of his supporters could see a problem brewing for him […]

Vice President Kamala Harris joined lawmakers from both parties in criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ comments earlier this week that supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia is not a vital national security interest. “If you really understand the issues, you probably would not make statements like that,” Harris said Wednesday night on “The Late […]

The best-selling author Marianne Williamson has built a career preaching love and forgiveness. It is the cornerstone of her second Democratic campaign for president which she launched on March 4. But those who have worked with Williamson as she has moved into the political realm say her public persona is at odds with her private […]

Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic will out for the rest of the season because of a thigh injury. Bajcetic, 18, has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Anfield, making 19 appearances and scoring his first senior goal at Aston Villa in December. He suffered an adductor problem in training and was ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League […]

Manchester United and Juventus have qualified for the quarter-finals of this season’s Europa League, after recording away wins against Real Betis and Freiburg respectively on Thursday. After securing a 4-1 first leg win at Old Trafford, United edged Betis 1-0 in the reverse fixture to advance 5-1 on aggregate. Marcus Rashford got the only goal […]

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori and Roma forward Tammy Abraham have been left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad for the qualifiers against Italy on Thursday, March 23 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and Ukraine on Sunday, March 26 at the Wembley Stadium. The Serie A duo have not had a good run […]

QPR defender Osman Kakay says Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been destined to play in the Play in the Premier League. Recall that the Nigerian international has been sensational for Napoli this season and again was on the scoresheet in last night’s Champions League win against Eintracht Frankfurt. The Nigeria international scored twice as […]

Ahead of the West Africa Little League tournament, Oba Dr. Adesola Olubayo Windapo, Alara of Ara Kingdom and League President Alara Little League has reiterated the importance of hosting the tournament, saying it will expose children early to the baseball and softball game. The Little League Nigeria South West District is hosting West Africa Little […]

 36 views,  3 views today The Presidency on Monday said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has no reason not to comply with the Supreme Court order on naira redesign on the excuse of waiting for directives from President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement, said […]

 33 views,  3 views today   Barebari Village in Sankara Ward, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State has been hit by a fire incident, destroying many houses, local silos, animals, and other valuable items. The incident happened on Saturday morning, according to Shehu Sule Udi, the local government Chairman. In his statement to newsmen, Mr. Udi […]