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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...

February 12, 2026

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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...

February 12, 2026

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NGO, NCoS Launch Farming Initiative to Train Inmates

NGO and NCoS partner to train inmates through a farming initiative designed to tackle food insecurity and promote rehabilitation.

October 15, 2025

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UniCal Evicts Senior Staff from Quarters Over Misuse Allegations

UniCal evicts staff from residential quarters over allegations of rent racketeering, sparking protests and claims of abuse by senior staff.

October 15, 2025

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Reps Launch Probe Into Excessive Bank Charges

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into arbitrary deductions by commercial banks and directed the CBN to publish a clear list of approved charges.

October 15, 2025

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Army Chief Warns Enemies, Says ‘Your Time Is Up’

Army chief Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has warned criminals that their time is up as artillery units train in Kaduna to boost precision firepower and combat readiness.

October 15, 2025

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Finance Minister Wale Edun Travels to UK for Medical Care

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun has travelled to the United Kingdom for medical care amid illness reports, though the Presidency insists he is not suffering from a stroke and will not be replaced.

October 15, 2025

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Gift Olalusi Wins U.S. Research Award for Study in Healthcare

Gift Olalusi, a Nigerian scholar at Wayne State University, wins a U.S. award for groundbreaking health communication research addressing bias in healthcare.

October 15, 2025

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Dollar To Naira Rate Steadies Amid Market Pressure

The dollar to naira exchange rate steadied on October 15, 2025, with official and parallel market rates showing minimal movement.

October 15, 2025

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FG Reforms Admission Rules, Drops Maths for Arts Students

Mathematics not compulsory for Arts students as FG reforms admission rules to expand access and create fairer opportunities across institutions.

October 15, 2025

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Nigeria Losing Billions to Illicit Financial Flows, Says IMF

The IMF says illicit financial flows are worsening Nigeria’s revenue crisis as it pledges renewed support to track illegal fund movements.

October 15, 2025

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Mbah’s Move to APC Can’t Weaken PDP, Says Ologunagba

PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba says the party remains strong despite Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

October 15, 2025

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Nigerian Student Deported for Breaching UK Visa Work Limit

Nigerian student deported for breaching UK visa work limit after father’s death pushed her to overwork to pay tuition fees.

October 14, 2025

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Wike Denies Nominating Anyone for INEC Chairmanship

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denies nominating anyone for INEC chairmanship, dismissing boycott rumors and crediting President Tinubu for Abuja’s progress.

October 14, 2025