BRITISH foreign secretary James Cleverly has commended Nigerian start-up company Metro Africa Xpress (Max) for its initiative in launching the manufacture of electric motorcycles and tricycles in the country.

INDIGENOUS People of Biafra (Ipob) leader Nnamdi Kanu has accused the Nigerian government of bankrolling the activities of Finland-based Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa as part of a grand plan to destabilise the southeast geo-political zone.

ENGLISH Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Nigeria and Gent striker Gift Orban as a replacement for England skipper who may be leaving to join Bayern Munich this summer.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Probably the only policy of former President Buhari I loved was his romantic affair with Niger Republic. No matter how long we delay things, ultimately Nigeria and Niger Republic need to merge one day

DEPARTMENT of State Services (DSS) officials have confirmed that Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) leader Nnamdi Kanu was recently allowed out of detention to receive medical treatment and access to his personal doctors.

ENGLISH Championship side Coventry City have handed Nigerian-born central defender Zamar Sanusi trials with a view to a possible transfer ahead of the forthcoming 2023/24 football league season.

FORMER Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike is currently being screened by the Nigerian senate after he was the first ministerial nominee to arrive at the National Assembly today as the ministerial screening exercise commenced.

NIGERIA'S Super Falcons look set to face England in the Round of 16 in the ongoing Women's World Cup after they qualified for the knockout stages of the tournament this morning following a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final group game.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Nigeria will have a high speed rail network that will be constructed across the country over the next 20 years linking all 36 states tow national network

[2] Road maintenance is to be given back to the states. The Federal Ministry of Works will ensure funds are disbursed to state governments to cater for stretches that fall within their domains

ARSENAL's Nigeria-eligible teenage central defender Zach Awe has agreed terms with English Championship side Southampton after he was released by the north London side at the end of last month.