After years of battling devastating floods, residents of Ijapo Extension in Akure, south-west Nigeria, say they are finally seeing hope as the state government expands drainage channels to curb flooding. Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Erosion Control, Elisha Ebijimi, said the canal in the area was being widened from 15 to 25 metres…
The Ebonyi Police Command has rebutted the reported abduction of the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Mr Igboayaka Igboayaka, saying that he was in police custody. The rebuttal is contained in a statement issued in Abakiliki by the command’s Spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to newsmen on Monday. Ukandu stated that Igboayaka was…
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles, who needed victory to stay in contention, fell behind midway through the first half when captain William Troost-Ekong turned the ball into his own net under pressure. Calvin Bassey…
