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AfDB to Fund Ethiopia’s $7.8bn Bishoftu Airport

Ethiopian Airlines will contribute 20 per cent of the funding from its own resources, while…

EFCC Nabs 93 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abeokuta

The arrests have generated public interest, given the location of the operation within the iconic…

Senate Receives 61 State Creation Requests, Pledges Due Process

The Senate and the House of Representatives will hold a comprehensive public hearing to allow…

KWAM 1 Apologises, Clarifies Abuja Airport Incident

He explained that the flask was empty during two separate security screenings and was only…

Super Eagles Showdown: Ndidi Joins Osimhen in Turkish Rivalry

Ndidi’s arrival adds further Nigerian flair to the league and sets the stage for a…

Why Sowore Is Still in Custody, CP Shogunle Speaks on Detention, Petitions

Shogunle revealed that two separate petitions had been filed against the activist. “One borders on…

Only 1 in 3 Nigerian Babies Exclusively Breastfed for Six Months – UNICEF

Despite the low exclusive breastfeeding rate, Chiluwe noted with optimism that over 90% of Nigerian…

16,000 Telecom Sites Risk National Blackout Over Diesel shortage, ALTON Warns

The blockade stems from an ongoing dispute following IHS Towers' allegations of diesel misappropriation involving…

OPINION: The Folly of Fame: KWAM 1, ValueJet, and the Danger of Celebrity Privilege

It was a baffling move - punishing professionals trying to enforce safety standards, while the…

JAMB Introduces Stricter Screening for Underage High Scorers

JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced the new measures during a virtual meeting with vice…

Military Airstrike Kills Terrorists at Wedding in Zamfara

Adewusi said the terrorists had gathered for a wedding, offering the military a rare opportunity…

Super Falcons Hold 36th Spot in FIFA Rankings Despite WAFCON Triumph

Despite this record-setting achievement, Nigeria’s global position has remained unchanged since March 2024. Their all-time…

Over 24,000 Nigerians Missing Amid Northeast Conflict, Says ICRC

Borno State bears the heaviest burden, accounting for about 9,000 of the 16,000 missing persons…

ADC Slams APC for Early Campaigning as Nigerians Face Inflation, Insecurity

“For months now, the APC has been holding rallies and putting up billboards calling for…

Native Doctor, Two Others Arraigned Over Kidnapping and Murder in Enugu

Obieze was arrested at the Badagry-Seme border while attempting to flee Nigeria. His arrest followed…

FAAN Accuses Kwam 1 of Violating Aviation Rules, Disrupting Flight

An airline security officer requested the musician to step aside for clarification, but he allegedly…

OPINION: Assessing LASTMA’s Traffic Control at 25 – A Mixed Report Card

Now at 25, it is only fitting to critically assess the agency’s performance, balancing its…

WAEC Records Sharp Decline in 2025 Exam Performance

Only 754,545 candidates out of 1,969,313, representing 38.32%, obtained credits and above in at least…

Zamfara Terror Kingpin Releases Hostages, Halts Attacks After Clerics’ Mediation

As part of the truce, Turji reportedly released 32 captives - women and children -…

Data Breach Scandal: Lawyers Demand Accountability in BVN/NIN Sales

The scandal highlights systemic failures among data controllers like the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)…