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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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Obi Accuses Tinubu of Chasing Politics While Violence Rises

Peter Obi criticises President Tinubu and the ruling party for focusing on political fights while kidnappings and attacks continue across Nigeria.

Army Chief Urges Troops to Sustain Push Against Terrorists

Army chief Waidi Shaibu orders heightened vigilance and sustained aggression as North-East security operations intensify against entrenched terrorist groups.

Labour Warns Senate Ban on Sachet Alcohol Will Cripple Industry

Labour warns that the sachet alcohol ban crisis could trigger massive job losses, collapse local manufacturers and worsen Nigeria’s already fragile economic climate.

Kwankwaso Urges Federal Probe as Insecurity Deepens in Nigeria

Kwankwaso calls for an urgent federal probe as kidnappings, military killings, and bandit raids highlight Nigeria’s deepening insecurity crisis nationwide.

Nigeria Ranks States On Health Commitments Progress

Nigeria’s health ministry ranks states on their progress in implementing National Council on Health resolutions, showing sharp differences in execution and funding readiness

Kebbi Schoolgirls: Widow Describes Daughter’s Narrow Escape from Abduction

Bandits kill Kebbi school vice principal and abduct 25 girls. Widow recalls her daughter’s quick thinking that saved her life.

Nigeria Plans National University Ranking for 2026

Nigeria schedules its next national university ranking for October 2026 as NURAC outlines plans to boost quality and align with global standards.

UNFPA Seeks Stronger Political Will on Maternal Mortality

UNFPA says Nigeria must strengthen political will and overhaul health systems to reduce soaring maternal and neonatal deaths.

CAN Stands Firm on Claim of Widespread Christian Genocide in Nigeria

CAN warns of ongoing attacks on Christian communities in northern Nigeria and urges immediate national and global action to stop the violence.

Bandits Kill Three and Kidnap Worshippers During Kwara Church Service

Bandits attack a church in Eruku during evening prayers, killing three people and abducting several worshippers as residents seek protection.

Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Climbs Above Inflation

Nigerian Treasury bills yield climbs above inflation as investors position for a major auction and markets anticipate softer monetary policy.

Naira Weakens as Dollar Demand Pressures Persist

The naira weakened at the official market as dollar demand surged, prompting fresh calls for deeper intervention from the Central Bank.

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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...