Buyers Beware: Forestry Commission Says Forest Reserve Land Transactions Are Invalid
In a press release signed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, Rt. Hon. George O’Ben-Etchi, the agency expressed concern over the activities of some communities, individuals and groups allegedly involved in illegal forest land transactions.
Major Boost For Commuters As Ramat Park Flyover Reaches 95 Percent Completion
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Project Manager of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), Mr. Lee Eric, has announced that the Ramat Park Flyover project has reached 95 percent completion, with only final finishing works remaining before it is opened for full public use. Eric disclosed this while addressing journalists during an inspection tour of ongoing […]
Kano Unveils N1.5 Billion Budget For Wedding Of 1,500 Muslim Couples
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Kano State Government has set aside N1.5 billion for a mass wedding programme involving 1,500 couples across the state. Speaking at a press briefing, the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said the initiative fulfills Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s campaign promise to support marriages and strengthen family […]
Mbappe Makes History as France Ease Past Senegal in Group I opener
Kylian Mbappé etched his name permanently into French football folklore on Monday as he became France’s all-time leading goalscorer, moving clear of Olivier Giroud on 58 goals. The first in the 66-minute drew him level with Giroud, before a wonder goal from outside the yard deep into stoppage time sealed both the record and the […]
World Cup: Messi Bags Hat-Trick as Argentina Open Defense with Demolition of Algeria
Lionel Messi opened Argentina’s World Cup title defense in the most emphatic fashion possible, scoring his first ever hat-trick in the tournament to lead the defending champions to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in a Group J opener at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday. With the milestone treble, the 38-year-old has officially tied Germany’s […]