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The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Zaria–Sheme Road project after inspecting the construction from Sheme, Katsina State, on Sunday in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the project forms part of the dualisation of Zaria-Funtua-Sokoto road in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states, a vast route executed by no fewer than four contractors across the states. Goronyo explained that “Mothercat Nigeria Limited was handling phases one and two from Sheme to Zaria, while CBC covered about 105 kilometres to Talatan Mafara in Zamfara.” He said Triacta was…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has foiled an armed robbery attempt in the Kado area of Abuja, arresting one suspect and recovering several exhibits. In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the incident occurred on Friday, January 23, 2026, at about 6:15 am. According to the statement, a distress call was received at the Mabushi Divisional Headquarters reporting that armed robbers were attacking motorists near the MRS Filling Station in Kado. “Upon receipt of the report, a police response team from Mabushi Division swiftly mobilised to the scene,” Adeh said. She explained that…

The naira closed the week on a weaker note across both official and parallel market segments, with analysts pointing to supply constraints and demand pressures in the foreign exchange market. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, the local currency shed recent gains to settle at N1,421.63 to the dollar from N1,417.94/$ in the previous week. The parallel market also reflected the pressure, with the naira falling to N1,487.00/$. According to AIICO Capital, trading during the week was characterised by volatility within a relatively narrow range, largely shaped by supply-demand imbalances at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. “At the start…

Ex-Man United midfielder Roy Keane has praised the club’s improved performances following their dramatic 3-2 win over Arsenal but insisted Michael Carrick is not the right man to take the manager’s job on a permanent basis. According to Sky Sports on Monday, Keane stated this after the match on Sunday. “Two great performances but anyone can win two games,” Keane said on Sky Sports following the dramatic 3-2 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. “If United win every game until the end of the season, I still wouldn’t be giving him the job. I still wouldn’t be convinced he’s…

The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.The UK’s financial watchdog is entering the final stages of its consultation process for a host of key proposed crypto regulations as the agency continues to work on the government’s crypto roadmap. The Financial Conduct Authority said on Friday that it is now seeking feedback on 10 crypto regulatory proposals, marking the “final step” of its consultations on potential rules for the sector.“These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people…

Erin Andrews’ sidelines looks are continuing to command attention after her faux fur coat viral moment. Andrews, 47, rocked a black leather coat with dark brown fur trim while reporting at the Sunday, January 25, NFC Championship Game, styling her hair down. (The Seattle Seahawks took on the Los Angeles Rams in Seattle, Washington, for a spot in the 2026 Super Bowl during the matchup.) Fans quickly took to social media to praise Andrews’ look. “Erin Andrews wearing another fire coat this week,” one user wrote via X, while another added, “Erin Andrews putting on all her coats this postseason.”…

The Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the Zaria–Sheme Road project after inspecting the construction from Sheme, Katsina State, on Sunday in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project forms part of the dualisation of the Zaria-Funtua-Sokoto road in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states, a vast route executed by no fewer than four various contractors across the states. Mr Goronyo explained that Mothercat Nigeria Limited was handling phases one and two from Sheme to Zaria, while CBC covered about 105 kilometres to Talatan Mafara in Zamfara.…

The Chief Executive of Shell Plc, Wael Sawan, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership for creating a healthy climate for investments to thrive and restoring investor confidence. At a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Mr Sawan said Shell is deepening and expanding its investments in Nigeria, and the company is ready, alongside its partners, to invest an additional $20 billion, primarily because of the robust and bold leadership of the President. He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies. Highlighting Shell’s recent investments, such as…

“Who are you to think you can advise the president? What do you know about governance to delude yourself that you have anything concrete to offer?” Over the years, I have received reactions like the above from political Rottweilers and provincial vuvuzelas who insist that the president is an omniscient Kabiyesi who is not answerable to any mortal. But I believe that there is a lot to be gained if we harness the vibes of all manner of brain frequencies (ask your neighbour for the meaning of “orí tútù, orí gbígbę, orí yíyan and orí òfóòrò”). To make myself as…

The Prostate Clinic (TPC) Lagos has performed what it described as West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery. The procedure, carried out on Sunday, marked the clinic’s expansion of robotic surgery from male-focused treatments to women’s health interventions. Consultant Robotic Surgeon and TPC Medical Director, Kingsley Ekwueme, said the move reflected a commitment to innovation in Nigeria and the sub-region. “Following our tradition of leading innovation, we introduced the first surgical robot in West Africa last year. “Today, we are proud to extend that innovation to women’s surgeries,” he said. Mr Ekwueme explained that the patient, a young woman with an…