Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has claimed he would honour any coalition agreement which could require that he serves a single term and hand over to the North in 2031.According to Obi, he is not desperate for power and is more interested in character […]
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NCAA grounds Rano Air aircraft after mid-flight engine failure.
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has grounded a Rano Air aircraft with registration number 5N-BZY following an in-flight engine failure during a flight from Kano to Sokoto. In a statement released on Monday, the NCAA confirmed that the flight made an emergency air return after the crew reported the […]
Retired Police Officers Set for Nationwide Protest Over Pension Hardship
Retired police officers in Nigeria will protest nationwide on July 21, demanding pension reform. They call for an exit from the contributory scheme and justice for years of neglect.
Kidnapped Anambra Pig Farmer Found Dead in Nimo, Police Launch Manhunt
Anambra police have discovered the body of Mr. Ozor Augustine Chido, a kidnapped pig farmer from Nimo. The Command assures the public that justice will be served.
95% of Palm Wine in Awka Is Fake – APSON Raises Alarm Over Deadly Counterfeit Products
The Anti-Piracy Society of Nigeria (APSON) has warned that fake and adulterated goods are on the rise nationwide. In Awka, 95% of palm wine is reportedly fake and unsafe.
Anambra Launches Solution Fun City with Flavour, Umu Obiligbo, Others in Grand Style
Governor Soludo has officially opened Solution Fun City in Anambra State—featuring music stars, cultural showcases, and a vibrant recreational complex for all.
Otedola: Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Will Boost Confidence, Investment
Femi Otedola has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s recent tax reforms, calling them a game-changer for economic transparency and investment appeal. The new tax regime, signed into law on June 26, is set to begin in January 2026.
Cybercrime Crackdown: 14 Chinese Nationals Jailed in Nigeria
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced 14 Chinese nationals to one year in prison for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The EFCC confirmed their guilty pleas through plea bargain agreements. The convicts will also forfeit seized items and face deportation to China after serving their terms.
Reps to CBN: Remit N3.64 Trillion in 14 Days or Face Sanctions
The Nigerian House of Representatives has given the Central Bank a two-week deadline to remit N3.64 trillion, part of its unremitted surplus from 2016–2022. Lawmakers insist the bank violated financial laws and must comply for transparency and accountability.
Shettima Calls for Real-World Climate Action, Praises Ethiopia’s 20-Billion Tree Drive
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged African nations to adopt practical climate strategies beyond conference rhetoric, commending Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative aimed at planting 20 billion trees. He emphasized Nigeria’s support and the shared role in Africa’s ecological future.