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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...

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Police Intensify Efforts to End Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’

The Anambra police force has augmented their operations to stop disruptive Monday 'sit-at-home' orders and revive the local economic activities primarily in Nnewi and Ihiala.

Borno Governor Warns of Growing Boko Haram Threat as Military Posts Fall

KEY POINTS Boko Haram has recaptured multiple military positions in border communities, marking a...

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Nwaebonyi for N5bn Over Defamation

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N5 billion defamation suit against Senator Nwaebonyi for making false and harmful claims about her personal life.

Benedict Peters: Championing African Economic Renaissance Amidst Groundless Controversies

KEY POINTS Benedict Peters has faced and overcome baseless allegations, maintaining a focus on...

Take It Back Movement Stages Nationwide Protests Against Cybercrime Act, Rivers Crisis

KEY POINTS Nationwide protests erupted as the Take It Back Movement demonstrated against the Cybercrime...

US Supreme Court Delays Deadline for Man Mistakenly Deported

US Supreme Court halts deadline for Kilmar Garcia’s deportation after administrative error, granting temporary reprieve

Police Arrest Eight Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms

Lagos police have detained eight armed robbery suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition, with investigations ongoing into additional arrests.

DHQ Clarifies Military Role in General Tsiga’s Release

DHQ denies claims of ransom payment and highlights the military's critical role in General Tsiga’s successful release through coordinated operations.

Gunmen Kill Over 40 in Plateau Community Attack

Gunmen attacked Hurti community in Plateau, killing over 40 people and displacing 1,000, with authorities promising more security and relief efforts.

Police Arrest Protesters Marching Against Free Speech Attacks

Police arrest protesters in multiple Nigerian cities during a nationwide demonstration led by Omoyele Sowore’s ‘Take It Back’ movement against bad governance and free speech attacks.

Dele Momodu Clarifies False Arrest Report About Nigerian Billionaire Benedict Peters

KEY POINTS Dele Momodu debunked false arrest rumors about Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters. He...

INEC Denies Rumours of Mahmood Yakubu’s Dismissal by President Tinubu

KEY POINTS INEC denies rumours of Chairman Mahmood Yakubu’s dismissal, clarifying that he has...

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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...