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President Bola Tinubu snubbed Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, on Saturday during the inauguration ceremony of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The inauguration event of the completed phase 1, section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in the commercial city, was attended by several dignitaries, including former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno; Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa; and Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River. Tinubu exchanged pleasantries by shaking hands with the dignitaries as he proceeded along the line of officials. However, when Tinubu reached Sanwo-Olu, he ignored the Lagos governor and extended…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday issued a stern warning to property developers and landowners against building on federal infrastructure corridors without proper authorisation, emphasising the irreversible consequences of such actions and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to enforcing urban planning regulations. The President spoke at the official commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The landmark project, which will eventually span 750km, passes through Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River States, respectively. The highway is designed as a six-lane carriageway within a 60-meter corridor. Tinubu stressed that the era of indiscriminate development…

Paris St-Germain’s (PSG) brilliant teenager Desire Doue delivered an inspired display as they delivered a masterclass to thrash Inter Milan in Munich and win the Champions League for the first time. The 19-year-old confirmed his status as one of the game’s new young superstars as Luis Enrique’s side capped a brilliant campaign by sweeping Inter aside in a blaze of attacking football. Doue helped PSG on their way to history by setting up Achraf Hakimi for a simple finish after 12 minutes, adding the second eight minutes later with a shot that deflected off Inter defender Federico Dimarco. Luis Enrique,…

Nigeria needed penalties to see off Jamaica in the final of this year’s Unity Cup on Saturday. The game had ended 2-2 in regulation time. Moses Simon opened the scoring with a fine finish off Cyriel Dessers’ cross, but the Raggae Boys levelled almost immediately through Kaheim Dixon. The Super Eagles again went in front, thanks to a fantastic solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze. Again, Jamaica found an equalizer, with Jon Russell finding the back of the net in the 63rd minute. Nigeria beat Ghana to reach Unity Cup final This win means that Super Eagles win the trophy for…

John Heitinga has left his role as Liverpool’s assistant boss to return to Dutch club Ajax as their head coach. The former Netherlands defender made more than 200 appearances for Ajax before having spells as their reserve team boss and interim head coach. The 41-year-old has rejoined the club on a two-year contract and will be assisted by another Ajax academy product, Marcel Keizer. Heitinga succeeds Francesco Farioli, who left Ajax last week after his sole year in charge ended with an end-of-season collapse. With seven games left Farioli’s team were nine points clear at the top of the Eredivisie,…

Jane Edidiong Ufot, daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, has levelled explosive accusations against her father in a disturbing video circulating on social media. In the emotional clip, she claims her mother—Patience Umo Eno, who passed away in September 2024 after a mystery illness—was “sacrificed” and warns she fears for her own life and that of her young daughter. “I’m not a sacrifice. Mummy was, but I’m not,” Mrs Ufot said in a trembling voice, her anger and fear palpable. She served as a senior special adviser to the governor on health, safety, and environment but now alleges…

Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, says the zonal public hearing on the proposed review of the 1999 constitution will begin on July 11. In a recent statement while unveiling the timeline of the committee on constitution review, Kalu said the public hearing will take place in the six geopolitical zones. He announced that the hearings for the north-east, north-west, and north-central geopolitical zones are scheduled for July 11 to 13, while those of the south-east, south-south, and south-west will hold from July 18 to 20. Kalu, who chairs the house committee on constitution amendment, added that…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and security agencies to intensify ongoing rescue and relief operations in Mokwa, Niger state, following a flood incident that claimed 25 lives and displaced many families. A statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, said the president had been “fully briefed” on the flood disaster and is “deeply concerned” about the loss of lives and destruction of property. “His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), has been fully briefed on the situation and has directed all relevant emergency and security agencies to intensify…

Real Madrid have signed defender Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a deal until 2031, the Spanish giants said on Friday. The 26-year-old England international’s contract at Anfield was drawing to an end but Madrid paid a fee to bring him in earlier so he can play in the Club World Cup. Right-back Alexander-Arnold, who has just won the Premier League title with Liverpool, came through the academy of his boyhood club and won the Champions League in 2019. He also won the Premier League in 2020. The defender joins former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, with the Spaniard…

Liverpool have completed the signing of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for 35m euros (£29.5m) on a five-year deal. Just hours after the Anfield club confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold would be joining Real Madrid in time to play in the Club World Cup, the Premier League champions have ratified their move for Dutch international Frimpong after activating the 24-year-old’s release clause. Versatile right-footer Frimpong is widely viewed as Alexander-Arnold’s replacement in Arne Slot’s squad. He played an integral role in helping Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in 2023-24 and made 53 appearances in all competitions as they finished second in…