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Aircraft with 248 passengers forced to make emergency landing in Lagos
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Aircraft with 248 passengers forced to make emergency landing in Lagos

Vanessa Onah

A technical malfunction on Friday compelled an aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members to make an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. According to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency…

NCAT risks shut down as aviation unions issue 14 days ultimatum
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NCAT risks shut down as aviation unions issue 14 days ultimatum

Vanessa Onah

Four aviation sector unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, Zaria, Kaduna State, over what they described as its failure to review staff conditions of service. The unions cautioned that should the…

80 militants surrender arms to Nigerian Army in Cross River
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80 militants surrender arms to Nigerian Army in Cross River

Asare Asare

No fewer than 80 militants operating in the Calabar creeks and parts of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered arms and ammunition to the Nigerian Army. The surrender took place on Friday at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK in…

Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career
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Seun Kuti denies using Wizkid’s name for clout to revive career

Sunny Green Itodo

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has denied using Grammy-winning singer Wizkid’s name for clout to “revive” his career. Kuti has been accused of chasing clout with Wizkid’s name after he repeatedly criticised the Starboy boss and his fans during recent livestreams. Reacting to the…

Zamfara APC debunks reports of Gov Lawal’s defection from PDP
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Zamfara APC debunks reports of Gov Lawal’s defection from PDP

Mikal Attah

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied reports claiming that Governor Dauda Lawal submitted a letter indicating his intention to defect to the party. Lawal was elected governor of Zamfara State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic…

Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema
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Why I prefer stylish women to rich ones – Rema

Sunny Green Itodo

Nigerian Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has hinted at his ideal woman. In a recent interview with People Gallery, the 25-year-old stated that he prefers a stylish and fashionable woman to a rich one. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker explained that he is…

NGX rebounds with N30bn gain after SEC hikes capital requirements
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NGX rebounds with N30bn gain after SEC hikes capital requirements

Ogaga Ariemu

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) rebounded on Friday as investors’ portfolios gained N30 billion following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to raise the minimum capital requirements for capital market operators. Friday’s NGX bullish run was propelled by…

AFCON 2025 sets new highest goals scoring record ever
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AFCON 2025 sets new highest goals scoring record ever

Don Silas

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, Morocco 2025 has rewritten the tournament’s history after becoming the highest-scoring edition ever, with 120 goals already scored. This is coming ahead of the AFCON third-place playoff between Nigeria and Egypt, and also the final…

TCN announces planned power outage in parts of Sokoto
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TCN announces planned power outage in parts of Sokoto

Mikal Attah

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a planned power outage in parts of Sokoto metropolis to enable it carry out scheduled maintenance at the Sokoto Transmission Substation. TCN disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its General…

Benue set for takeoff of first national food city complex
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Benue set for takeoff of first national food city complex

Winner James

The rollout of Nigeria’s maiden national food city complex is set to begin in Ogyoma community, Benue State, with Governor Hyacinth Alia calling on locals to guarantee the protection of foreign contractors and project assets. The governor’s charge came during the formal…