BA diverts to Spain after Nigerian ex-Air Chief dies mid-flight

A British Airways flight from London to Abuja was diverted to Barcelona in the early hours of Monday after a retired Nigerian Air Vice Marshal reportedly died mid-air, prompting a…

Army arrests 16 officers over misconduct

As part of efforts to uphold professionalism and discipline within its ranks, the Nigerian Army has arrested 16 officers accused of misconduct and violation of service rules. Director of Defence…

“The pot is not only empty but cracked — and the people remain hungry” – Atiku reacts to Tinubu’s 65th Independence speech

Former Vice President, and the PDP 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has responded to the 65th independence speech delivered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, stating that “the pot…

Nigeria @ 65: Subsidy removal, other reforms sole solution to economic crisis, Tinubu insists

In his Independence Day speech on Wednesday, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s economic challenges demand swift and effective intervention to avoid future collapse.… He admitted that his government’s reforms, such as…

Tinubu appoints new heads for NBMA, others

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new heads for three federal institutions, in a move the Presidency says is aimed at strengthening critical agencies and boosting service delivery.……

Kano set to vaccinate 7.8m children in landmark campaign

Kano State is set to roll out one of West Africa’s largest immunization campaigns in October, with over 7.8 million children between 9 months and 14 years expected to receive…

APC knocks Jonathan’s return bid, cites poor legacy

Nigerians won’t forget his poor record, says APC As the 2027 race gradually heats up, driven by what the APC describes as the opposition’s desperation against President Bola Tinubu’s economic…

PenCom, TUC to deepen partnership on pension compliance

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has pledged closer collaboration with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to strengthen pension administration and improve compliance with the Contributory…

PENGASSAN orders members to shutdown power plants

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members to close thermal power plants due to ongoing rift with Dangote Refinery. Daily Trust reports…

Nigeria secures AfDB support for SAPZ expansion at UNGA80

Nigeria has obtained renewed funding support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to expand the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, designed to boost agro-industrial growth…