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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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Bayelsa Stops All Illegal Mining, Warns Community Leaders

Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.

Tinubu’s Benin Intervention Rekindles Debate

Tinubu’s swift move in Benin reignites debate over presidential troop deployment powers and the constitutional limits governing Nigeria’s military actions abroad.

How Remote Work Is Transforming Nigerian Economy

Remote work has shifted from a pandemic necessity to a structural economic force in Nigeria, reshaping hiring, productivity, lifestyle, and global employment access.

Obasanjo Says Boko Haram War Lasts Too Long

Obasanjo warns Nigeria’s Boko Haram war has dragged on too long and urges specialised training, stronger intelligence and modern technology for the military.

WHO Reports Heavy Civilian Deaths in Sudan Strikes

WHO says at least 114 people were killed after Sudan airstrikes hit a hospital and kindergarten, intensifying fears over civilian safety.

Solana Rallies as Altcoin ETF Optimism Builds

Solana gains 5% as renewed ETF optimism drives a broader crypto rally, boosting altcoin sentiment and attracting fresh trading activity across markets.

TikTok Limits Overnight Live Streams in Nigeria

TikTok has restricted late-night live access in Nigeria, tightening streaming rules to improve youth safety and encourage healthier online behaviour patterns.

Pengassan, Dangote Rift Deepens Over Salary Freeze

The salary freeze on sacked engineers has widened the Pengassan–Dangote rift as both sides struggle to settle the dispute through dialogue

Remi Tinubu Says Nigeria May Lend to Nations by 2026

Remi Tinubu said Nigeria is on the path to prosperity and may be strong enough to lend to other nations by 2026

ADC Tells Obi to Decide on 2027 Alliance, Rules Out Zoning Talks

ADC urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition and ruled out zoning discussions in the build-up to 2027.

Anambra on Edge After Gunmen Attack Market Area, Multiple Feared Dead

Gunmen opened fire near Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, killing several people and triggering panic as residents fled the scene.

Hoodlums Attack Anambra Church, Kill Two and Burn Buildings

Gunmen attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lilu, killing two people and burning buildings during an early morning assault.

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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...