HomeNews

News

Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots detected abnormal engine readings mid-air. The crew shut down the affected engine and landed without incident; no injuries were reported. The NSIB has launched a formal investigation, with a preliminary...

Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman and CEO. The appointment requires Senate confirmation, with a request sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Yusuf will replace Abdullahi Usman, who resigned after about 14 months in office President Bola...

Keep exploring

Court Frees Teenager Who Blocked Peter Obi’s Convoy Ahead of 2023 Elections

KEY POINTS 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, who stood in front of Peter Obi’s convoy during...

70 Percent of Nigerians Hold Grievances Against Government, Rich

70 percent of Nigerians express grievances against the government and rich elites, according to a new Edelman Trust Barometer report.

Attack on Senator Natasha’s Family House Sparks Concerns Over Political Violence

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked the family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi State,...

Civil Society Groups Petition National Assembly Over Alleged Impunity by Rivers Administrator

KEY POINTS 35 civil society organisations in Rivers State petitioned the House of Representatives,...

UK Court Upholds $380 Million Award Against Nigeria LNG

The UK Appeal Court dismissed NLNG’s claim and upheld a $380 million award for Taleveras over a gas supply deal dispute.

Reps Probe Utilization of Take-Off Grants, Bailout Funds from 2015 to Date

The House of Representatives investigates take-off grants and bailout funds, with a focus on transparency and accountability

President Tinubu Inaugurates Committee for Upcoming National Census

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee to oversee Nigeria's upcoming population...

Nigeria Launches 90-day Plan to Prevent Floods During Rainy Season

Nigeria has launched a 90-day plan to prevent floods during the rainy season, focusing on early action and local preparedness.

Government Cracks Down on Ponzi Schemes After CBEX Collapse

CBEX’s collapse highlights the ongoing Ponzi scheme crisis in Nigeria. SEC warns against unregistered trading platforms.

EFCC Launches International Hunt for CBEX Operators

KEY POINTS EFCC partners with Interpol to hunt CBEX operators and recover funds for...

Yahaya Bello Seeks Police Action Against Senator Natasha Over Alleged Defamation

KEY POINTS Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello petitions the IGP to arrest Senator Natasha...

2027: I Have Capacity to be President, Says Makinde

Seyi Makinde discusses his capacity to lead Nigeria as president in 2027, focusing on rebuilding the PDP

Latest articles

Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots...

Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman...

Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...

Nigeria’s Capital Importation Surges 75% to $21 Billion in First Ten Months of 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s capital importation soared to $21 billion in the first ten months...