A passenger aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members made a safe emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, following a technical fault while in flight. The incident occurred on Thursday, prompting the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other emergency responders to be on high alert on the runway. Dr. Olufemi

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Former Nigerian midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has alleged that ex-Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi exercised significant influence over the national team, reportedly affecting squad selections and preventing certain players from being called up. Onazi shared his account during the Home Turf podcast, citing Tony Nwakaeme as one of the players who allegedly missed out on

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Top Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Davido were notably absent at this year’s AFRIMA Awards, despite being among the event’s biggest winners and headliners. Burna Boy took home Album of the Year but did not attend the ceremony to receive his award, while Davido’s absence was also conspicuous, leaving fans from across Africa disappointed.

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Tension lingers in the Super Eagles camp following Samuel Chukwueze’s missed penalty against host nation Morocco, with the upcoming third-place match against Egypt doing little to ease frustrations. According to sources, several players have expressed displeasure at Chukwueze’s demeanor during and after the penalty. Observers noted that the Fulham loanee appeared nonchalant, even chewing gum

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has praised President Bola Tinubu for laying a strong foundation for sustainable growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria. Idris made the remarks while receiving members of the Grassroots Advocacy for Tinubu (GAT) 2027 during a courtesy visit in Abuja, as stated by the minister’s Special

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Four unions representing aviation sector workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the management of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, over what they described as the institution’s failure to review staff conditions of service. The unions warned that if the management does not conclude the review within the stipulated timeframe, they would

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Rivers State lawmakers have accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of attempting to manipulate their constituents to recall them from the Assembly, rather than engage in dialogue to resolve the state’s ongoing political crisis. Hon. Looloo Opuende, representing Akuku Toru Constituency 11, said during a press briefing at the temporary Assembly complex

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled March 9 for judgment in a fresh lawsuit questioning President Bola Tinubu’s authority to remove elected state officials during a state of emergency. The case, filed by Civil Society Observatory for Constitutional and Legal Compliance (CSOCLC), challenges the president’s actions following the state of emergency declared in

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Tragedy struck in Lagos on Friday as a 103-year-old woman lost her life in a fire that engulfed her apartment at No. 8, Bola Street, off Kadara Street, Oyingbo, in the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident, noting that the

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The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) and a lawyer from Agunese Mmaku Community, Enugu State, have raised concerns over the detention of Mr. Ifeanyi Okeke amid conflicting accounts surrounding the death of 19-year-old Nnamdi Chidi. They are calling for an independent, transparent, and credible investigation. Speaking at a joint press briefing in

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