Category: NEWS
NCAA Warns Foreign Airlines Against Deporting Nigerian Passengers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has cautioned international airlines against deporting Nigerian passengers after transporting them halfway to their destinations. The NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, Michael Achimugu, announced this in a statement on Thursday. According to him, the practice has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of…
President Tinubu Departs Nigeria For France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, on Wednesday on a short working visit, the Presidency has revealed. A statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said that during the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones. He added that Tinubu will also use the retreat to…
Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPCL CEO
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mallam Mele Kyari. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, in the early hours of Wednesday, Tinubu removed all other…
Ladoja’s Show, Prayers For Nigeria: How Eid-el-fitr Celebrations Went Down In Oyo
After 30 days of devotion, perseverance and dedication to the pillars as well as principles of Islam, today, Muslim faithful joined their counterpart around the world to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Oyo Muslim ummahs gathered at various Eid Prayer Grounds across the state to offer prayers of thanksgiving…
Hold Up Muslim Faithful!!! Ramadan May Continue In Nigeria
Muslim Faithful in Nigeria might continue fasting tomorrow even though Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest sites earlier on Saturday announced that the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period will begin on Sunday. This is as the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His…
EFCC Declares Popular Business Mogul Wanted For Alleged Criminal Conspiracy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businesswoman and managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, wanted. In a post on its social media pages on Friday, the Commission said Achimugu is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The post signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, the Commission…
Delta Nursing School Retracts Query Issued To Student Over Refusal To Eulogize Tinubu
Delta State College of Nursing Science has bowed to pressure and withdrawn the query letter issued to a student, Osatohemwen Edobor, over a recorded video of an event that had the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in attendance. Edobor was earlier issued a query by the college for posting the video of the nursing students refusing…
Defence Headquarters Commences Action Against Personnel For Assaulting IKEDC Workforce
The Defence Headquarters has stated that the incident involving some soldiers at the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company a few weeks ago is under review, vowing to sanction anyone found culpable. A viral video from a few weeks ago showed armed men in military uniforms storming the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company in Ikeja,…
Traders Count Losses As Fire Destroys Goods In Anambra Market
An unfortunate fire outbreak at Ifejika Street, by Sokoto Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, has destroyed goods worth billions of naira on Friday. Traders were heartbroken as they watched their goods fizzle out in clouds of flame. Anambra State firefighters have continued making efforts to contain the situation completely with four firefighting trucks on ground working…
BREAKING: Police Ban Durbar Activities in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has prohibited all Durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations, citing security concerns and the need to uphold public order. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori announced the ban during a press briefing at the Bompai Police Headquarters on Friday. CP Bakori stressed the importance of maintaining a peaceful…