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Plans have been concluded for the partial demolition of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos, with reconstruction works set to commence next week as part of efforts to overhaul the ageing infrastructure. The Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria, Mr Thomas Christl, disclosed this on Sunday during an inspection of the bridge by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. Christl explained that structural assessments revealed severe damage to key sections of the bridge, necessitating the replacement of three spans to ensure safety and durability. “Three spans of the existing Iddo Bridge are heavily damaged and must be replaced,” he said.…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, could register more than two million members in the state following the launch of the party’s digital membership registration exercise.Zulum made the projection on Sunday after receiving his APC membership card during the flag-off of the exercise at the party’s state secretariat in Maiduguri. The governor was registered by an agent from his ward, Aiari Unit 003, and presented with his membership card by the Borno State APC Chairman, Bello Ayuba. Also registered during the exercise were the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur, and the APC…

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, neutralised eight terrorists during clearance operations in Kayamla and Sojiri villages in Borno State, military sources confirmed. The development was disclosed on Sunday by security analysts and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle. According to the report, the operation, codenamed Desert Sanity V, involved coordinated patrols and clearance missions targeting insurgents of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS/ISWAP) who were reportedly hibernating in the area. The troops, working alongside Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, personnel, engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, resulting in the neutralisation of eight insurgents. Others reportedly fled,…

The Nigerian national team has received some good news about their players’ fitness as they get ready for their semi-final match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Good news has come about injured defender, Ryan Alebiosu and team captain, Wilfred Ndidi, according to a report from the Super Eagles camp. Alebiosu is improving and moving towards his full recovery. The defender is still following a planned recovery programme, and his physical condition is getting better. The medical staff are keeping a close eye on his condition as he works to get back to full fitness ahead of the semi-final…

The Kano State Government has announced plans to train no fewer than 50,000 youths across the state in 2026 as part of efforts to curb unemployment and promote economic self-reliance. Governor Abba Yusuf disclosed this on Sunday during the distribution of empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes at the Government House, Kano. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Dawakin Tofa, the initiative is aimed at equipping young people with practical skills to enable them to become productive contributors to the state’s economy. Speaking at the event, Yusuf said the programme…

Murtala Sogbade, the brother of Ganiyat, a mother of three who was allegedly murdered by her husband, Ayoola Ayanwale, has described the man as a serial wife beater known only for “smoking weed” and neglecting his family. The incident occurred on Thursday night at Olutayo Alao Street, River Valley Estate, the Ogun State axis of Ojodu Berger. The mother of three sustained fatal injuries and was rushed to Gifted Hospital in Olowora, where she was confirmed dead on arrival. It was gathered that after allegedly stabbing his wife more than four times during a domestic dispute, Ayanwale consumed a substance…

Eric Chelle has hailed the mindset and commitment of his players as the key factor behind Nigeria’s dominant run at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles secured a 2-0 quarter-final win over Algeria at the Marrakech Stadium, with Chelle praising his squad’s discipline, focus, and unity following the performance. In a post-match interview, Chelle highlighted the work ethic of the players and the progress made since his appointment in January 2025. “Other countries can see the work I do. Actually, I feel good. I work with my players, I spend my time with…

One of the inventors of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, argues that Ethereum needs better decentralized stablecoins to truly give people independence from the traditional financial system. “We need better decentralized stablecoins,” Buterin said in a post to X on Sunday, in response to Gabriel Shapiro, a lawyer at crypto investment firm Delphi Labs, who said Ethereum is “tripling down on disrupting power to enable sovereign individuals.”However, Buterin said for this to happen, decentralized stablecoins need to address three problems.Three problems plaguing decentralized stablecoinsOne of the problems is that most stablecoins are pegged to the US dollar. CoinGecko data shows 95% of stablecoins…

The stars were out and coupled up to celebrate the 2026 Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, marking the second awards show of the season. As host Nikki Glaser prepared for her second year at the helm on Sunday, January 11, fans turned their eyes on the red carpet to see which A-listers would slay the event. Couples like Adam Brody and wife Leighton Meester — who wore a Miu Miu gown with Kendra Scott jewelry — didn’t disappoint. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas were among the first to arrive at the Beverly…

The National Forum of APC Young Professionals (NFAYP) has called on President Bola Tinubu and key members of his cabinet to urgently clear outstanding debts owed to indigenous contractors across Nigeria, saying continued delays threaten economic livelihoods and could have political repercussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued Sunday evening and signed by the National Chairman, Lukman Adejobi, and Secretary, Godwin Lukas, the forum expressed dismay at what it described as the federal government’s failure to honour payment commitments to local contractors, despite interventions by the National Assembly and presidential directives. NFAYP’s demand comes against the…