Ribadu said the revelation made by Tiani came as a shock and surprise to them. The Nigerian government has refuted allegations made by General Abdourahamane Tiani, the head of state in Niger Republic, claiming that Nigeria is collaborating with France to establish a military base in its northern region to […]
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Air Peace Chairman Accepts FG Sanctions, Pledges Compliance
Air Peace Chairman Accepts NCAA Sanctions, Pledges Compliance with Aviation Regulations Lagos, Nigeria — The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has accepted sanctions imposed on his airline by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following violations of consumer protection regulations. Onyema acknowledged the infractions by his staff and pledged to […]
NCC Approves MTN Disconnection Over Unpaid Charges
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network over the non-settlement of interconnect charges. In a public notice issued Friday and signed by the NCC’s Public Affairs Director, Reuben Muoka, the commission explained that the action would remain in effect […]
Northern Elders, Others Knock Tinubu For Insisting On Tax Bills
Northern leaders have expressed displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that there will be no reversal on the controversial tax reform bills. The leaders, comprising members of the National Assembly, the League of Northern Democrats, and the Northern Elders’ Forum, criticised the President’s firm position, describing it as unilateral and […]
Nigeria Missing Among Top African Countries With Highest Debt To IMF In 2024
As several African nations continue to grapple with economic instability, many have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, resulting in significant debt obligations. These loans, while intended to stabilize economies, often come with stringent conditions that can hinder long-term development. The latest data, updated on December […]
NLC Hails Dangote Refinery For Fuel Price Cut
The Nigeria Labour Congress has commended Dangote Refinery for its recent reduction in fuel prices, describing it as a timely economic relief for Nigerians. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Funmi Sessi, the NLC Chairman for Lagos Council, noted that the refinery’s operation has come at the right time. Sessi expressed […]
Drug Lord Fabio Ochoa Walks Free In Colombia After 20 Years In US Prisons
Drug lord Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia after 20 years in US prisons One of Colombia’s infamous drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States. […]
Enugu State Flags Off Training Programme For Farmers On Livestock Production
In its effort to ensure food security in the state, the Enugu State government, weekend, flagged of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support, L-PRES, programme on the training of farmers in the state on livestock production. Performing the ceremony at the Master Skills Development and Service Ltd, im Agbani. Nkanu […]
In 1822, An Arrow Shot In Africa Landed In Northern Germany
In 1822, An Arrow Shot In Africa Landed In Northern Germany—A Biologist Tells The Story. By the 1800s, bow and arrow technology was quite sophisticated–the sturdiest recurve bows of the time could send an arrow soaring distances of over 400 yards and could pierce armor at distances greater than a […]
FG Commits ₦180 Billion To Agric Varsities, Research Institutes In 2025
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has proposed spending N180bn on Federal Universities of Agriculture and research institutes in the 2025 proposed budget. Of this amount, N54.38bn is allocated specifically to Federal Universities of Agriculture, as part of the ministry’s total N636bn allocation. The allocations were disclosed in […]