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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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US Military Drafts Airstrike Plans for Nigeria After Trump’s Warning

The U.S. military prepared airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump’s order to protect Christians from extremist violence.

Food Imports Surge 45% as Local Production Struggles to Keep Up

Nigeria’s food imports jumped 45% in H1 2025 as insecurity and weak agricultural output hurt local production capacity.

31 U.S. Congress Members Commend Trump for Nigeria’s CPC Tag

U.S. lawmakers praise Trump for reinstating Nigeria’s CPC tag, citing protection of Christians and global defense of religious freedom.

Osinbajo Calls for Social Justice at Core of Africa’s Development

Osinbajo calls for a people-first approach to Africa’s growth, saying true progress begins when social justice drives development.

China Rejects Trump’s Military Threat Against Nigeria

China rejects Trump’s military threat to Nigeria, condemning U.S. interference as Nigeria and ECOWAS unite to dismiss genocide claims.

IHVN Reports 95 Percent HIV Testing Among Pregnant Women

IHVN reports over 95 percetn HIV testing acceptance in Rivers, citing community engagement and expanded PMTCT services as key to eliminating infant HIV.

FCT Resident Doctors Continue Strike Despite Partial Payments

The ARD-FCTA strike continues despite partial salary and training fund payments, as doctors press for all outstanding demands to be fully addressed

Nigerians to Pay Nearly N1 Trillion More for Petrol as 15% Import Tariff Takes Effect

Nigeria’s new 15% fuel import tariff will add nearly N1 trillion yearly to petrol costs for consumers nationwide.

Abuja Farmers Count Losses as Food Prices Fall, Consumers Celebrate Relief

Farmers in Abuja lament huge losses from falling food prices, while residents celebrate cheaper staples after years of high costs.

Six Soldiers Killed as Bandits Attack Lawmaker’s Convoy in Niger

Gunmen ambushed lawmaker Jafaru Mohammed Ali’s convoy in Niger, killing six soldiers, while the lawmaker escaped without injury.

Lekki Zone MD: Nigeria Remains Investor-Friendly

Lekki Free Zone MD Val Attah insists Nigeria remains viable investment destination, backed by reforms and strong investor confidence.

EU Insists on Respect for Nigeria’s Sovereignty

The EU reiterates that Nigeria’s sovereignty must be respected even as strategic partnership expands.

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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...