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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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Nigeria Receives One Million Meningitis Vaccines to Combat Deadly Outbreak in Northern States

KEY POINTS Nigeria receives 1 million doses of advanced meningitis vaccine to combat deadly...

FIRS Staff Forfeits Abuja, Kano Properties to FG

EFCC secures final forfeiture of two properties linked to a senior FIRS staff member, Aminu Sidi Garunbabba

FG Plans to Open More Gemstone, Jewellery-Making Centres

FG to establish gemstone and jewellery-making centres to boost entrepreneurship and support local value addition

Anxiety Grips Bayelsa Over Planned Rally

Tensions rise in Bayelsa as Governor Diri warns against a rally planned by George Turnah’s group, fearing it could escalate the political crisis from neighboring Rivers State.

The Future of Renewable Energy in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges

KEY POINTS Nigeria has vast potential for renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind...

Lawmaker Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls for State Police

State lawmaker Dachung Bagos criticizes the Plateau killings alongside his appeal to accelerate state police legislation for enhanced security protection.

Court to Hear Suit Against Tinubu, Ibas on April 10

A suit against President Tinubu and Vice Admiral Ibas concerning the suspension of Rivers' Governor and the appointment of a Sole Administrator will be heard on April 10.

Isioma Nwosu Tops LASU’s 2023/24 Graduating Class with 4.93 CGPA

Isioma Nwosu is LASU’s top graduate for 2023/24 with a CGPA of 4.93, marking a key achievement in the university's convocation ceremony

INEC Rejects Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha

KEY POINTS INEC rejected the recall petition against Senator Natasha for lacking 29,146 signatures...

Oyo Court Arraigns Two Men for Possession of Human Head, Body Parts

KEY POINTS Two men, Ridwan Bello (42) and Fatai Adeleke (70), were arraigned in...

Former NYSC Director General Recounts Terrifying Kidnap Ordeal with Hyenas, Snakes

Key Points General Tsiga was held captive for over two months in a dangerous...

Nigerian Law Firm Demands Tinubu’s Removal as ECOWAS Chairman Over Rivers Crisis

KEY POINTS A Nigerian law firm accused President Tinubu of violating ECOWAS treaties by...

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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...