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The federal government has begun the construction works on Phase II of the Rehabilitation of Babban Lamba–Sharam Road in Plateau state, restating its avowed intention to deliver critical infrastructure that promotes economic growth, regional connectivity, national development, and integration. At the event, President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, described the project as a strategic investment that will drive economic growth, create jobs, boost tourism and culture, and strengthen regional integration.  He noted that the road forms part of the present administration’s infrastructure renewal programme being implemented across…

Bumblebees appear to like the taste of sugarDawn Monrose/Alamy Bees seem to show when they are pleased and like something, rather than just needing it, in one of the strongest signs yet that insects have subjective experiences. In recent decades, it has become clear that bees are capable of more complex behaviours than we previously thought, such as counting and demonstrating a sense of rhythm. But discerning whether they have inner states akin to our emotions is more difficult. For one thing, insects don’t have the flexible facial musculature of mammals, which we use to communicate our feelings. “How can…

As Mohamed Salah savoured the feeling of Egypt’s historic victory over Australia, the narrative had already moved on. The former Liverpool forward could not contain his delight after his scuffed penalty helped to seal a redemptive shootout triumph in Dallas for the Pharaohs on Friday.“I decided last minute. I am more experienced than others and I wanted to give them confidence,” said Salah, who had missed in Egypt’s last two shootouts, including the World Cup qualifying playoff against Senegal four years ago.“I don’t know if it’s my last World Cup, but I had to do it. Today was one of the…

Paul McCartney just gave Taylor Swift the ultimate wedding gift. He sang one of the Beatles’ most beloved tunes, for the first time since 1964, the classic hit “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” According to reports in People, he serenaded Travis Kelce and Taylor with this love song at their wedding on July 3, at Madison Square Garden. Busting out the Beatles’ first U.S. Number One for the first time in 62 years? What a mind. The Beatles stopped playing “I Want To Hold Your Hand” live in their early days, and for some reason, Paul has never revived…

A former personal assistant to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has deleted Facebook posts in which he accused the lawmaker’s media team of operating fake Facebook accounts to influence public opinion. Ugochukwu Nwankwo confirmed deleting the posts during a telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, a day after this newspaper reported his resignation and the allegations against Mr Kalu’s media team. However, Mr Nwankwo declined to explain why he removed the posts and insisted he was under no obligation to account for his actions. ‘It is within my right’ Asked why he deleted the posts after a…

England captain Harry Kane was left almost speechless after the Three Lions produced a courageous display to edge Mexico 3-2 in a pulsating FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, sealing their place in the quarter-finals after one of the tournament’s most dramatic encounters. Fresh from celebrating with his teammates by singing Wonderwall in the dressing room, Kane struggled post-match to put into words the emotions of a remarkable night at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, where England overcame fierce opposition, a hostile atmosphere and a second-half red card to book a last-eight meeting with Norway. “It was a…

France captain Kylian Mbappe has launched a scathing attack on Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she made racist remarks targeting his origins and education following France’s victory over Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Amarilla, a member of Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted the comments on X after France defeated Paraguay in the Round of 16. Responding on social media, Mbappe described the senator as “despicable” and said she was unworthy of holding public office. “Madame Celeste Amarilla, you are a despicable woman and unworthy of your position. “You do not represent Paraguay, that country which has sweated passion…

On September 28, 2025, French naval commandos made additional discoveries after boarding the Boracay off the French coast—possibly because of the ship’s suspected link to the drone incidents over Denmark. The French commandos found that the ship had a Chinese captain but also happened to be carrying two Russians employed by the Moran Security Group, a Russian private military company founded by former Federal Security Service officers. One of the Russians also previously worked for Russia’s Wagner Group private military company. Interviews revealed that the Russians were charged with “gathering intelligence, protecting the vessel and ensuring the captain strictly adhered…

One of the UK’s most horrific and shocking child custody scandals was collectively ignored for decades because the victims were working-class boys from the north of England, a government minister has said.The sentencing and youth justice minister, Jake Richards, has announced he is implementing a number of recommendations to prevent abuse such as that which took place between 1961 and 1987 at Medomsley detention centre in County Durham from ever happening again.It was at Medomsley that the paedophile Neville Husband, one of Britain’s worst ever sex offenders, raped and tortured boys over three decades.His reign of terror was revealed in…

Mary Smith of New South Law, which acted on the landowners’ behalf, said her clients had been “vindicated”.She added the case would have implications for other communities affected by infrastructure projects from energy schemes to road-building in future.”Your home is your sanctuary. That sanctuary has been disrupted over and over again by an energy company that has shown minimal regard for our clients’ welfare, the impact on their businesses and family life, and the safety of their livestock,” she said.”It should not have taken a high court case brought by a community group and charity on behalf of hundreds of…