Saudi Airlines abandons passengers
Saudi Airlines has come under criticism after abandoning 401 Kano-bound passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for close to 48 hours, triggering tension and security concerns. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that bad weather in Kano forced the airline to divert to Abuja but said it failed to make adequate arrangements for […]
Regina Daniels confirms warrant on family after brother’s arrest over alleged $40k theft
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has confirmed that a warrant has reportedly been placed on her and her family over an alleged theft of $40,000, following the arrest of her brother, Samuel Daniels. In a live video shared online, Regina said she had confirmed the existence of the warrant, which she claims is being used to target […]
PDP, APC fight for control of Osun LG secretariats
The All Progressives Congress in Osun State has rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party and a network of civil society organisations that its chairmen are illegally occupying local government council secretariats across the state. The Network of Civil Society Groups, speaking through its convener, Stephen Olanrewaju, called on chairmen currently running council areas to […]
Trump slams tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being […]
Fubara: Crack in Rivers Assembly as members seek withdrawal of impeachment order
There appears to be a sharp division in the Rivers State House of Assembly as two lawmakers called on other colleagues to stay action in the impeachment threat to governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu. In what turned out to be a huge shock to many, Hon Sylvanus Nwankwo, the house minority […]
Court remands 52 over Ekpoma protest
A Benin High Court on Monday ordered 52 persons remanded at Ubiaja Correctional Centre over last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan-West LGA, Edo Some Ambrose Alli University students were among those arrested and remanded following the violent protest in Ekpoma. The suspects were arraigned through an Exparte Motion filed by Police Counsel, Polycap Odion, but […]
