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11 Dec
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air. A statement signed by NSIB Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji stated that the incident occurred at approximately 10:06 AM local…
1 Nov
Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the treatment of protesters, including minors, who were brought to court under degrading conditions. Obi emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution upholds citizens' rights to protest against government actions that negatively impact their livelihood. In a post on his X account on Friday, Obi urged…
6 Oct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will probe oil and gas firms over their failure to comply with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) audit. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede issued this warning to oil and gas firms during his address as a special guest while presenting the NEITI Report on…
3 Oct
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Isa Rabiu, has asked former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to be patient and allow an investigation into his eight-year administration in the state. Rabiu spoke in Kaduna on Wednesday, advising the former Governor against attempting to swear with the Quran that he did not loot…
25 Sep
Former female soldier Private Ruth Ogunleye, who was discharged after accusing senior officers of sexual harassment, has urged the Nigerian Army to release the findings of its investigation into the matter. In January 2024, Ogunleye alleged via TikTok that Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, along with Colonel G.S. Ogor and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo, had made her…
22 Sep
The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruq Bahago, has cautioned all district heads and turbaned chiefs in his kingdom to remain neutral and refrain from commenting on issues on his behalf without seeking his prior approval and clearance. The Emir's warning was contained in a statement signed and issued to journalists by the Secretary of…
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The Labour Party (LP) has denied zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to any region, countering earlier remarks by its National Chairman, Julius Abure, suggesting the South-East might retain the party’s backing.
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has canvassed stronger economic ties with the Middle East and the Nigerian Diaspora community in the region.
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The bulls seem to have reinforced their dominance as six companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) have recorded an average of 83.2 per cent year-to-date (YTD) gains, reflecting strong investors’ confidence.
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Senator Aminu Tambuwal (PDP, Sokoto South) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of using coercion, propaganda and economic distress to force defections from the opposition.
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it has disbursed over N22 billion as loans to over 200,000 students. NELFUND disclosed this, as it announced the closure of the 2023/2024 application process and the opening of the 2024/2025 application portal.
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The recent visit of the ILO chief, Gilbert Houngbo, to Nigeria was not his first. Still, it was the first as the substantive Director-General and the importance of the diplomatic shuttle was not lost on the government, labour and employers.
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Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lafarge Africa Plc for collection of non-recyclable combustible wastes from landfill sites and all locations, including Lafarge Africa's Ewekoro Plant in Ogun State.
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The Osun State Caucus in the National Assembly has faulted the forceful takeover of the council secretariats statewide.The caucus accused the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of allegedly masterminding the move.
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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed over 3,000 drug shops in Lagos and confiscated 24 truckloads of fake drugs in Anambra and Abia states.
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The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has said the massive defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a clear endorsement of Nigerians of the performance of President Bola Tinubu in office.