By Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja — Tension flared at the National Assembly on Wednesday as members of the Joint Committee on Works confronted the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over aspects of the Ministry’s proposed ₦2.215 trillion 2025 budget, questioning contract awards, project quality and overall management during the budget defence session. Presenting the proposal, […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Suspected bandits abducted a Catholic catechist, his heavily pregnant wife, and about 30 other residents during a midnight attack on Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, around 2 a.m. on Monday, forcing residents to flee their homes amid rising insecurity. Residents of the affected […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed that an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registered 5N-MJF, en route from Lagos to Port Harcourt on Wednesday, diverted to Benin Airport after experiencing an in-flight engine anomaly during the cruise phase of the flight. The incident occurred mid-air, prompting the crew to take […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Wednesday in Abuja condemned alleged plans by certain individuals to violently subvert Nigeria’s democracy, warning that perpetrators would face the full wrath of the law. He spoke during a meeting with Branch Chiefs and Commanders to mark his first 100 days […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), neutralised 16 ISWAP terrorists and rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Borno State on February 9, 2026, following coordinated counter-offensives to dismantle terrorist networks and protect civilians. The operation involved soldiers working in synergy with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, February 11, 2026 – Raymond Dokpesi Jr, Chairman of the Board of DAAR Communications Plc, apologised on Tuesday to Tony Akiotu and other former management members for how their exit was handled, while defending the leadership changes implemented after his father’s death. He made the remarks during a press briefing in […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, on Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, urged the immediate strengthening of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), warning that the armed forces lack sufficient manpower to sustain long-term security gains […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, concerns are mounting over the Senate’s role in shaping the country’s electoral framework. At the centre of the controversy is the Electoral Act 2022, passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President, which critics say failed to clearly mandate the real-time electronic […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo United Nigeria Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world aviation practice by providing structured industrial training opportunities for engineering student, He outlines how eligible students will undergo hands-on training with the airline under the Student Industrial Work […]
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Ugbo Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has confirmed he is open to joining any club after mutually terminating his contract with South African side Chippa United, a decision taken recently as he looks to secure the right sporting project for the next phase of his career. The 29-year-old’s exit brings an end to […]
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