Author: David Great

The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion for emergency repairs of the Eko Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works. The diversion is expected to start on Monday, September 16, 2024, and last for 8 weeks. The announcement was made in a statement by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday. “The repairs will be carried out in four phases, during which the bridge will be intermittently fully or partially closed, depending on the work schedule,” he said. The commissioner provided alternative routes for motorists to ease traffic congestion. Lagos govt announces traffic diversion for Opebi…

Spain midfielder Gavi returned to training with Barcelona on Thursday, nearly 10 months after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Gavi underwent surgery after suffering the injury in Spain’s EURO 2024 qualifying win over Georgia last November, and missed the rest of the season, along with Spain’s triumph at the Euros. Barcelona posted a video on social media of the player back training with the squad, but Gavi is not expected to make a return to action just yet, and the club’s next game is away to Girona on Sunday. Under new manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona have made a…

Paris Saint-Germain refused Thursday to pay departed striker Kylian Mbappe a disputed 55 million euros (£46.3m) despite a French league (LFP) order to do so earlier in the day. The LFP oversees all matters concerning the top two tiers of football in France, but PSG said they would seek a legal ruling elsewhere. The forward says PSG owe him 55 million euros in wages and bonuses, but the Parisians say Mbappe agreed to waive the money in August 2023. On Thursday, the LFP commission told PSG to pay, reportedly within a week, sparking a response from the Qatari-backed club. Mbappé…

The Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar V.G. Edwin has voiced frustration over the boycott of Dangote Refinery’s products by local marketers, noting that despite the Dangote Refinery’s substantial production capacity, local marketers are purchasing only about 3% of its output. In an X space hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday, Edwin disclosed that despite the refinery’s efforts to offer affordable petroleum products, many Nigerian traders continue to import refined products rather than sourcing from the local refinery. “The whole purpose of doing this refinery in Nigeria was to utilize our local crude instead of exporting raw materials and importing…

Governor Ademola Adeleke and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed their deep sorrow over the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In separate statements posted on X (formerly Twitter), the two leaders paid glowing tributes to the late monarch, acknowledging his significant contributions to the development of Ijeshaland and his influence in Osun State. Governor Adeleke, in his statement, described Oba Aromolaran as a “selfless father” and a “friend of good governance.” He expressed his condolences to the people of Ijeshaland and the monarch’s family, stating, “On…

A first-class Osun State monarch, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, is dead. His death was announced in a statement, signed by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, seen by Chronicle NG on Thursday. Before Fasuyi’s confirmation of the monarch’s passage, there was anxiety over the health of Oba Aromolaran, who was said to be indisposed. In a personal tribute to the late monarch, Fasuyi wrote, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End! “A Monumental History Closes! The Lion Departs The Forest! The Torch Bearer Of Oduduwa Relocates! The Symbol Of Obokun Adimula Transits! The Elegance Of Ijesaland…

A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the GSM Village near Kpata Market in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was reportedly caused by a power surge. Eyewitnesses and residents nearby confirmed that the outbreak began due to a high voltage surge that damaged electrical appliances in surrounding homes. Traders were unable to salvage any goods as the inferno quickly spread out of control. Muhammed Yahaya, one of the affected shop owners, shared his ordeal. “I received a call around 5:30 am, informing me that…

Kylian Mbappé’s representatives announced, on Wednesday, that they had declined the French football league’s (LFP) proposal to mediate between the France captain and Paris Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses. Mbappé claims PSG owes him €55 million, which the club alleges the 25-year-old agreed to waive in August 2023. The amount includes a signing bonus expected in February, the final three months of his salary, and an “ethical bonus” for the period. Lawyers for both parties met on Wednesday after Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this summer, referred the case to the LFP’s legal committee. The league…

Ghana’s Black Stars may play their remaining home qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria, following reports that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rejected their current home venue, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. CAF’s inspection team cited significant structural issues at the Baba Yara Stadium, including poor drainage, an uneven playing surface, and inadequate grass cover, making it unsuitable for hosting competitive matches. Other potential venues in Ghana, such as the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadiums, also failed to meet CAF’s standards, leaving the country without an approved stadium for their upcoming fixtures. As…

The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), on Wednesday, declared support for Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. The deputy coordinator, NANS Zone B, Isaac Ogieva, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin, said the decision was reached after due consultation with relevant stakeholders of the association. Mr Ogieva noted that the stakeholders x-rayed the candidates of various political parties participating in the election before taking the position. He also attributed their decision to support the Ighodalo and his running mate because of their manifesto in education…