Month April 2025

FG to Close Ijora Bridge in Lagos for Repairs

  THE Federal Government has announced full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, starting from April 27, for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known during an inspection of the bridge…

Burnley, Leeds United Promoted to Premier League

BURNLEY beat Sheffield United 2-1 to seal automatic promotion to the Premier League on Saturday with the result also sending Championship leaders Leeds United up alongside them. Leeds had earlier thrashed Stoke City 6-0 to go top of the Championship…

Bayer Leverkusen Permit Xabi Alonso To Join Real Madrid

Amid the ongoing speculation surrounding Carlo Ancelotti’s future at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso has been permitted to leave Bayer Leverkusen for the Spanish giants. While reports indicate that Real Madrid have not made a definitive decision regarding the Italian manager’s fate,…

EFCC Seeks Deeper Collaboration With Police

THE Director of Investigations, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,   Commander of the EFCC,  CE Abdulkarim Chukkol has called for deeper collaboration between officers of the Commission and  the Nigeria Police Force. He made the call in Abuja  while on a…

Encomiums As Olushesi Bows Out of Service

Excitement, pomp and pageantry rent the air as the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC on April 15, 2025 held a colourful pull out parade for its retired Zonal Director, Commander of the EFCC,  CE…

Discover Banjul Before the Crowds Come

AS travellers seek fresh alternatives to Africa’s top tourist spots, Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, is emerging as the next must-see destination. With its scenic coastline, wildlife-rich landscapes, rich culture and affordability, this West African city is drawing growing global…