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Over 100 Nigerian Airlines Closed in Four Decades: Why the Aviation Industry Faces Such Crisis
The Nigerian aviation industry has witnessed an astonishing rate of airline closures, with more than 100 airlines shutting down over the past four decades.
Nigerian Airlines- During a recent event marking Air Peace’s 10th anniversary, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace … Continue Reading
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $2M, Seven Properties Linked to Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele
In a landmark ruling, Lagos court mandates the forfeiture of multimillion-dollar properties tied to ex-CBN chief, Godwin Emefiele, citing suspected unlawful gains.
In a decisive ruling on November 1, 2024, the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the final … Continue Reading
Why South Africans Demand Chidimma Adetshina’s Disqualification
Amid citizenship controversies and a petition to block her participation, Chidimma Adetshina’s Miss Universe journey exposes deep-seated debates on nationality, representation, and identity in South Africa.
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old Soweto-born South African citizen, gained attention when she reached the … Continue Reading
Activist Comrade Phils Raises Concerns Over Verydarkman’s Safety Amid Police Detention
Thomas stressed the responsibility of the police to ensure VDM’s protection and fair treatment while in custody, highlighting that any deviation from this could provoke significant public outrage.
Lagos, Nigeria – Digital journalist and prominent activist Philip Thomas, widely … Continue Reading
Al Jazirah State, Sudan: Over 100 Women Resort to Mass Suicide Amid Ongoing Sexual Violence [VIDEO]
Over 100 women allegedly commit suicide in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state to evade horrific violence amid brutal RSF assaults
As Sudan’s violent conflict deepens, tragic reports reveal that over 100 women in Al Jazirah state have committed suicide, fearing rampant … Continue Reading
Bobrisky Re-arrested While Attempting Board flight to Amsterdam
Social media crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, faced a sudden detainment by immigration officials on Thursday night while attempting to board a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam. The well-known cross-dresser took to Instagram to inform his followers about … Continue Reading
NAFDAC Issues Alert on Potentially Harmful Nivea Roll-on Deodorant Recall
NAFDAC Issues Recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on Deodorant Amid Health Concerns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a recall of the Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, … Continue Reading
Ekiti Landowners Compensated with N300 Million for Airport Construction
Ekiti Government Disburses N300 Million Compensation to Landowners for Cargo Airport Construction
The Ekiti State Government has allocated N300 million in compensation to 377 landowners whose properties were appropriated for the development of the State Agro Allied Cargo Airport in … Continue Reading
Nigeria Lands N2.8 Billion Grant from Google to Drive AI Growth
Nigeria Secures N2.8 Billion Grant from Google to Enhance AI Talent Development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully obtained a grant of N2.8 billion from Google, aimed at bolstering artificial intelligence (AI) talent development in the country. This initiative … Continue Reading
The Fallout Continues: Miss Universe Contestant, Chidimma Adetshina’s South African Citizenship Revoked Amid Nationality Scandal
South Africa’s Government To Revoke Citizenship And ID Documents Of Miss Universe Contestant And Her Mother After Withdrawal from Pageant Amid Xenophobic Backlash
South Africa is set to revoke the citizenship and national id documents of Chidimma Adetshina, a former … Continue Reading