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Ibom Air Bans Unruly Passenger After Assault On Crew Members

The Ibom Air incident comes days after Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde aka K1 De Ultimate, assaulted Value Jet officials in Abuja. A Nigerian domestic carrier Ibom Air has placed a travel restriction... Read more »
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FG must make loan spending ‘visible, verifiable’ – Group

Civic-tech platform Citizen Monitors on Monday demanded that the Federal Government open its loan books to public scrutiny as Nigeria’s public debt hit ₦149.39 trillion ($97.24 billion). Amid that, the Senate recently... Read more »
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Unauthorised Disclosure Of Classified Documents To Attract Fine, Jail – FIRS

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Act has introduced new penalties for the unauthorised disclosure of confidential information and documents by staff members. The NRS Act is among the four bills recently signed... Read more »
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NiMet Predicts 3-Day Thunderstorms, Rain from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday over the... Read more »
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Obasanjo Library condemns EFCC night invasion, threatens legal action

The management of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library has condemned the invasion of its premises around 2 am on Sunday by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Our correspondent learnt that... Read more »
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Happening Now: Ozubulu Agog as APC Leaders Storm Grand Finale of Azuka Okwuosa’s Thank-You Tour

The atmosphere at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, was electrifying on Sunday as top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged for the... Read more »
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NYSC Denies Withholding Certificate from Corps Member Over Government Criticism

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it denied Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, with state code number LA/24B/8325, a Certificate of National Service because... Read more »
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EFCC conducts a raid at Obasanjo’s hotel, arrests internet fraud suspects

Agents from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have allegedly invaded the Green Legacy Hotel, situated within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library grounds in Abeokuta, Ogun State, apprehending several young individuals... Read more »
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D’Tigers set eyes on men’s Afrobasket championship

D’Tigers have unveiled their final line-up for the Men’s AfroBasket Championship, set for Angola from August 12 to August 24. Nigeria’s men are chasing a second continental crown, a decade after lifting... Read more »
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Lagos orders mandatory inspection of all e-hailing vehicles

The Lagos State Government has ordered a comprehensive inspection of all vehicles operated by licensed e-hailing platforms in the state, citing safety risks and poor service delivery. In a statement on Sunday... Read more »
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Diaspora group seeks urgent action on insecurity in Benue, others

The Mutual Union of the Tiv in the United States has called for immediate and concrete measures to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where persistent violence has displaced... Read more »
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FCT Police Command Arrests Members of Once Chance Gang

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested six members of a notorious one-chance armed robbery gang, neutralised one suspect during a gun battle, rescued a victim, and recovered the gang’s... Read more »
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Jonathan, Oyebanji, others pay last respect to ex-minister, Olubolade

Eminent Nigerians on Saturday paid their last respects to the late former Minister of Police Affairs, Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (retd). They included former President Goodluck Jonathan; Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji;... Read more »
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Lagos Govt Shuts Down Lekki Estate Over Sewage Pollution

The Lagos State Government has sealed Myca 7 Court, Van Daniel Estate, off Orchid Road, Lekki, for allegedly discharging sewage into public drains. This was contained in a message by the state... Read more »
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Police Arrest Six in Abuja ‘One Chance’ Gang Operation

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a “one chance” robbery syndicate. The operatives noted that one of the suspects died from fatal wound, and it rescued... Read more »
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NDLEA Boss Calls for Collective Action Against Drug Abuse

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has called for collective action by families, religious institutions, and community leaders to tackle substance abuse, cultism,... Read more »
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ASUU Gives Ultimatum to Govt to Avoid Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Saturday warned the Federal Government to act immediately to prevent a looming strike across government-owned universities. ASUU said the government had pushed it to the... Read more »
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APC Defectors Won’t Get Automatic Tickets, Minister Warns

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has advised intending defectors to the All Progressives Congress, Enugu State, to perish the thought of automatic ticket or hijacking the party structure.... Read more »
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Dr. Aminu Maida’s Transformative Strides as NCC EVC – By Pastor Abel Ogwu

Since his appointment as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has demonstrated visionary leadership and a firm commitment to deepening the impact of digital... Read more »
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Gov Yusuf Dismisses Aides for Misconduct, Exonerates Another

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has approved the immediate dismissal of two Senior Special Assistants following findings from investigative committees probing separate cases of misconduct. This was contained in a statement... Read more »