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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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Stray Bullet from VIP Convoy Kills Pedestrian in Abuja Amid Traffic Chaos

KEY POINTS A stray bullet from a VIP convoy killed pedestrian Timothy John in Abuja...

Ghana Police Debunk False Arrest Rumours Involving Billionaire Benedict Peters

Ghana Police confirm Benedict Peters was not arrested, clarifying traffic-related misunderstanding in Accra.

All You Need to Know About Former Oyo Governor Olunloyo

KEY POINTS Dr. Victor Olunloyo, former Oyo governor and mathematics scholar, died at 89,...

NDLEA Nabs Brothers with Cocaine Hidden in Suitcases at Lagos Airport

KEY POINTS Two brothers were arrested at Lagos airport with 5kg of cocaine hidden...

Six Companies, One University Exit National Grid Over Outages

Six Nigerian firms and Nile University gain approval to generate and distribute their electricity over persistent national grid failures

New Alaafin Vows to Rebuild 200-Year-Old Palace

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade, plans to restore the 200-year-old palace while empowering youths and preserving the cultural legacy of Yorubaland

Anambra Law Targets Fake Pastors and Native Doctors to Reduce Crime

Anambra State's new law is cracking down on fake pastors and native doctors who fuel crime, ritual killings, and illegal practices across the state.

Take-It-Back Protest: Police Commands on Alert Ahead

Police across Nigeria are on high alert as the Take-It-Back Movement stages a nationwide protest today, defying warnings over security and timing.

State Teaching Jobs: Kwara Shortlists 1,800 Candidates

Kwara shortlists 1,800 for teaching jobs across 16 LGAs, requiring drug tests, medical certificates, and a six-year non-transfer bond.

Education Minister Proposes Extending NYSC Service Period to Two Years

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s education minister has proposed extending the NYSC program from one to...

Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists, Destroys 70 Bandit Camps in Taraba Operation

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army destroys 70 bandit camps in Taraba, killing three terrorists and...

Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio From Media Comments on Pending Case

KEY POINTS Federal High Court imposes media blackout on all parties in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's...

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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...