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Fire Outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Prompts Flight Diversions
Flight operations at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos have been redirected to the D Wing following a fire incident at the facility. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) took swift action in response … Continue Reading
119 Inmates Escape in Suleja Correctional Centre Amid Rainstorm
In a dramatic turn of events, 119 inmates have fled the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, following severe damage caused by a rainstorm on Wednesday night.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Corrections Command Public Relations Officer, … Continue Reading
Nigerian Government Revokes 924 Mining Licenses Over Alleged Racketeering, Reveals Dele Alake
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revoked a total of 924 inactive mining licenses.
In a statement released by Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, he said the nullified licences are 528 exploration licences, 20 mining leases,101 … Continue Reading
FCCPC Unseals Abuja Chinese Supermarket Following Owner’s Appearance Before Tribunal
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intervened regarding the Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce on Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Road in the Federal Capital Territory
The supermarket, which garnered attention for … Continue Reading
JAMB Arrests Father For Taking UTME Exam For his Son
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has intensified efforts to combat examination malpractice, particularly cases of impersonation, as revealed by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede.
In a recent address in Kaduna, Prof. Oloyede emphasized the board’s commitment to upholding … Continue Reading
Yahaya Bello Moved Kogi’s $720,000 from kogi state’s account for child’s tuition – EFCC Chairman
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, alleged on Tuesday that investigations by the anti-graft agency uncovered a withdrawal of $720,000 from the state coffers by the embattled former governor of Kogi State, … Continue Reading
President Tinubu Greenlights Launch of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the commencement of the first phase of the highly anticipated Consumer Credit Scheme.
Consumer credit, deemed as the lifeblood of contemporary economies, has received a significant boost with this approval.… Continue Reading
Cabinet Resignation Rock Fubara’s Government Amid Rivers Crisis
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, faced another blow to his administration today as Prof Zacchaeus Adangor, the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, tendered his resignation letter.
In a dramatic turn of events, Prof Adangor cited his recent redeployment … Continue Reading
University of East Anglia Offers £37,150 in Scholarships to Nigerian Master’s Students
In an effort to promote global education and diversity, the University of East Anglia (UEA), situated in Norwich, UK, has unveiled a lucrative scholarship opportunity for Nigerian students pursuing master’s programs.
Valued at £33,150 (approximately N44.3 million), … Continue Reading
Ogun State Government Seals Three Churches for Noise Pollution Violations
In a bid to uphold environmental regulations, the Ogun State Government has taken decisive action against three religious centres for breaching laws on noise pollution.
The affected centres include the Christ Apostolic Church, Fountain of Faith District Headquarters in … Continue Reading