The Italian government has declared a five-day period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The flags in front of public buildings are flying at half-mast. Strict security measures are in place in the Italian capital ahead of the funeral services and burial on Saturday. Top-level dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend. Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 […]

Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy. The celebrity boxing match […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the indefinite suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area. According to a statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the suspension follows a series of kidnapping and killing incidents within the monarch’s domain, and is aimed at addressing growing insecurity in the area. In a related development, the traditional […]

The Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27 2025. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. While acknowledging the disruption the closure may cause, she emphasized that the move is critical for ensuring the safety of commuters and preventing further deterioration of the Ijora Bridge. Kesha emphasised the […]