Ibom Air Bans Passenger For Assaulting Crew Member On Uyo–Lagos Flight

Ibom Airlines Limited has placed a permanent travel ban on a passenger, identified as Comfort Emmanson, after she allegedly assaulted a crew member during a flight. A viral video showed Emmanson repeatedly slapping a Purser after she was reportedly told to switch

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August 11, 2025

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2027: PDP Bows To Wike’s Demands To End Rift

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has agreed to key demands from former Rivers State Governor and current Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. This is aimed at easing internal tensions and boosting its chances in the 2027 elections. Highly placed PDP sources

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August 11, 2025

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Aviation Unions Defer Planned Strike After Minister’s Intervention

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that a nationwide strike planned by aviation unions for Monday has been suspended. In a post on his official X account on Sunday, Keyamo said: “We are happy to announce that,

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August 11, 2025

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Rivers ADC Hits 800,000 Members, Welcomes Amaechi, Omehia, Secondus

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says its membership has surged to over 800,000 in recent months. Speaking at a weekend press conference in Port Harcourt, the party’s spokesperson, Luckyman Egila, announced that prominent politicians, including two former

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August 11, 2025

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Nigerian Airlines Face Turbulence Over New Tax Regime

Nigeria’s aviation sector is bracing for a major crisis as a newly approved tax regime threatens to cripple domestic airlines. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the new tax laws, which include customs duties on imported aircraft and spare parts, along with

by News Editor

August 11, 2025

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Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit $3.23bn In First Half Of 2025 — NEPC

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council says the country’s non-oil exports rose to $3.225bn in the first half of 2025, representing a 19.59 per cent increase compared to the $2.696bn recorded in the same period of 2024. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

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Abia PDP Slams Ude Oko Chukwu’s Record, Says 20 Years In Power Yielded “No Tangible Legacy”

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a scathing assessment of former Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu’s performance during his two decades in the party, following his recent resignation. Chukwu, who served 12 years in the Abia

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

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FEC Expresses Sadness Over The Passing Ex-agric Minister Audu Ogbeh

The Federal Executive Council has expressed sadness over the passing of former agriculture minister, Audu Ogbeh who died at 78. The secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, disclosed this in a statement where FEC described Ogbeh’s death as a

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August 10, 2025

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Only Party-led Coalition Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – Shekarau

Former Kano State Governor and PDP leader, Ibrahim Shekarau, has said that only a coalition driven by political parties not individual ambitions can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. He called on opposition parties to unite and build a stronger political

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August 10, 2025

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Goodluck Jonathan Best Candidate For PDP In 2027 – Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said that if Goodluck Jonathan decides to rejoin the PDP and contest, no southern candidate is a better choice for the party in the 2027 elections than him. “With all due respect to the PDP,

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August 10, 2025

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Nigeria Launches National Solar Initiative To Power Public Institutions

In a significant step toward Nigeria’s energy transition, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). The agreement marks the

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August 10, 2025

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Garba Clarifies Why Ganduje Missed Tinubu’s Condolence Visit To Kano

Malam Muhammed Garba, chief of staff to former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has explained why his boss was absent from Kano State during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent condolence visit to the family of the late Aminu Dantata.

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August 10, 2025

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2027 Can Wait — Nigerians Are Hungry Now

Barely midway into the current administration’s term, the political atmosphere is alreadg thick with 2027 calculations. Party caucuses are sketching out coalitions, former leaders are flirting with comebacks,, and political tacticians are working overtime amassing war chests. But outside these air-conditioned war

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

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Peter Obi Proposes Single Five-Year Presidential Term To End Tenure Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for Nigeria to adopt a single five-year term for the office of president, arguing it would improve governance and end the distractions of re-election politics. Obi made the proposal on Friday during a

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August 9, 2025

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APC Founding Member Recalls Buhari’s Role In Halting Third Term Agenda

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, on Friday recounted how the late former President Muhammadu Buhari actively resisted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s bid for a third term in office, thereby safeguarding Nigeria from becoming a one-party state.

by News Editor

August 9, 2025

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Ibom Air Bans Passenger For Assaulting Crew Member On Uyo–Lagos Flight

2027: PDP Bows To Wike’s Demands To End Rift

Aviation Unions Defer Planned Strike After Minister’s Intervention

Rivers ADC Hits 800,000 Members, Welcomes Amaechi, Omehia, Secondus

Nigerian Airlines Face Turbulence Over New Tax Regime

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Hit $3.23bn In First Half Of 2025 — NEPC

Abia PDP Slams Ude Oko Chukwu’s Record, Says 20 Years In Power Yielded “No Tangible Legacy”

FEC Expresses Sadness Over The Passing Ex-agric Minister Audu Ogbeh

Only Party-led Coalition Can Defeat Tinubu In 2027 – Shekarau

Goodluck Jonathan Best Candidate For PDP In 2027 – Sule Lamido

Nigeria Launches National Solar Initiative To Power Public Institutions

Garba Clarifies Why Ganduje Missed Tinubu’s Condolence Visit To Kano

2027 Can Wait — Nigerians Are Hungry Now

Peter Obi Proposes Single Five-Year Presidential Term To End Tenure Politics

APC Founding Member Recalls Buhari’s Role In Halting Third Term Agenda

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