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NSIB Opens Probe Into Mid-Air Engine Failure on Abuja-Accra Flight

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a flight bound from Abuja to Accra that reportedly lost one of its engines mid-air. The incident occurred on December 7, 2024 and according to NSIB officials, the

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December 8, 2024

News·Politics

Ghana’s Former President Wins Presidential Election

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Maham has secured a decisive victory in Ghana’s presidential election, marking a significant political comeback. He made a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account saying “I have, this morning, received a congratulatory call from my brother

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December 8, 2024

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Oil Marketers Partner NNPCL for Efficient Yuletide Product Distribution

Oil marketers and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have signed an agreement to ensure the smooth distribution of petroleum products during and after the Yuletide season. This was disclosed by the National Public Relations Officer of the Petroleum Retail Operators Association

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December 8, 2024

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France Pledges Increased Support, Collaboration with NDLEA Against Drug Trafficking

The French government has pledged to enhance collaboration and support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the battle against drug trafficking and abuse. This assurance was made by French Police Attaché in Nigeria, Philippe Crespo, during a courtesy visit

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December 7, 2024

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Federal Government Issues Alert Over New Covid-19 Variant

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has issued a warning to hospitals to be on high alert and vigilant, following the detection of the new XEC COVID-19 variant. This advisory comes as health authorities

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December 7, 2024

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Kano Govt Blames FG For Emir’s Palace Barricade

The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the barricade of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by security operatives on Thursday. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, made the claims

by News Editor

December 7, 2024

Politics

LP Threatens Legal Action Against Reps Who Left for APC

The Labour Party (LP) has threatened legal action against four members of the House of Representatives who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the LP. Recall on Thursday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas announced the

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December 7, 2024

Politics

Ugochinyere Expelled by PDP Amid Claims of Indiscipline, Anti-Party Actions

The member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere has been expelled by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect over alleged gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. The expulsion was conveyed in a letter by

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December 7, 2024

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Akpabio Declares DisCos a Failure

The Senate on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), since the privatization of the power sector. The upper chamber described the privatization of the power sector as a failure,

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December 6, 2024

Economy

Transcorp Appoints Atinuke Kolade as Group Company Secretary

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) announced the appointment of Ms. Atinuke Kolade as the new Group Company Secretary, effective December 3, 2024. This development was disclosed in a notification signed by the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication Deshola Shittu to the Nigerian

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December 6, 2024

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Security Forces Surround Emir Sanusi II’s Palace, Limit Access

Tension is rising in the ancient city of Kano as police have barricaded the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. This restriction has prevented him from attending a royal ceremony in the Bichi Local Government Area. The event was

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December 6, 2024

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Bookstores Run Out of Stock of Dele Farotimi’s Book

Bookstores have reportedly run out of stock of the book “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System” written by activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. Global retail giant Amazon has also listed the book as its number-one best-seller in global politics. Published in July

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December 5, 2024

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FG sacks Togo, Benin degree holders from MDAs

The Federal Government has fired some civil servants with degrees from private tertiary institutions in Benin Republic and Togo. The directive affected federal workers who graduated from the institutions from 2017 to date. The Director of Information and Public Relations in the

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December 5, 2024

Economy·News

2024 Banker Awards: Zenith Bank Crowned ‘Bank of the Year’ in Nigeria

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award, announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom, during the awards ceremony held in London on December 4,

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December 5, 2024

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Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, and over 100 other passengers narrowly escaped a tragic incident when a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri International Airport. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday when the

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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NSIB Opens Probe Into Mid-Air Engine Failure on Abuja-Accra Flight

Ghana’s Former President Wins Presidential Election

Oil Marketers Partner NNPCL for Efficient Yuletide Product Distribution

France Pledges Increased Support, Collaboration with NDLEA Against Drug Trafficking

Federal Government Issues Alert Over New Covid-19 Variant

Kano Govt Blames FG For Emir’s Palace Barricade

LP Threatens Legal Action Against Reps Who Left for APC

Ugochinyere Expelled by PDP Amid Claims of Indiscipline, Anti-Party Actions

Akpabio Declares DisCos a Failure

Transcorp Appoints Atinuke Kolade as Group Company Secretary

Security Forces Surround Emir Sanusi II’s Palace, Limit Access

Bookstores Run Out of Stock of Dele Farotimi’s Book

FG sacks Togo, Benin degree holders from MDAs

2024 Banker Awards: Zenith Bank Crowned ‘Bank of the Year’ in Nigeria

Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

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