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Court Sets April 30 Ruling on Petrocam’s Bid to Unfreeze Accounts in N9bn Dispute

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed April 30, 2026, to rule on an application by Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited seeking to lift an order freezing its bank accounts over an alleged N9.05 billion...

NAFDAC Destroys N939m Fake Drugs in Anambra Crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit and substandard products worth over N939 million in Awka, reinforcing its nationwide enforcement campaign against unsafe goods.Officials carried out the exercise on Friday at a...

Foiled Maiduguri Hospital Bomb Plot: Teen Suspects Use Food Flask, 23 Killed in Explosions

A suspected terror plot at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in Borno State has left at least 23 people dead and over 100 injured after security operatives stopped teenage suspects attempting to smuggle explosives into the facility. How...

Oyebanji Moves to Boost Ekiti Airport Security with Nigerian Air Force Partnership

The Ekiti State Government has stepped up efforts to deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force to strengthen security and expand operations at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport.Governor Biodun Oyebanji disclosed this during a working visit to...

Man Dies After Flogging Over Alleged Abuse of Minor in Ekowe

A 47-year-old man identified as Emi Sigah has died after a mob flogging in Ekowe community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, following allegations that he abused a minor.The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, March 26, has...

FG to Open 15km Enugu–Onitsha Expressway Before Easter

The Federal Government has confirmed plans to open a completed 15-kilometre section of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway to motorists before Easter, aiming to ease traffic congestion and stimulate economic activity across Nigeria’s South-East.Speaking during an inspection tour in Enugu, Minister...

Kwankwaso Set to Join ADC as Political Realignments Deepen in Kano

Strong signals have emerged that former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, may officially register with the African Democratic Congress on Wednesday, marking a potential shift in Nigeria’s opposition landscape. Registration Expected in Kano According to party insiders, Kwankwaso plans to obtain...

Justice Salami Questions Obi’s 2023 Candidacy, Raises Concerns

A former President of the Court of Appeal, Isa Ayo Salami, has argued that Peter Obi should not have contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party Nigeria. Salami Flags Alleged Legal Gaps Speaking in Ilorin, Kwara State, Salami said...

Tinubu Secures French Military Support After Talks with Macron

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced fresh military support from France following a high-level phone conversation with President Emmanuel Macron, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to combat growing security threats. France Backs Nigeria’s Security Push Speaking in Lagos during the Eid al-Fitr...

Enugu Keeps Transport Affordable Despite Rising Fuel Costs

 Even as fuel prices surge across Nigeria and global transport costs climb, the Enugu State Rapid Bus Service has maintained stable fares, offering relief to commuters.The state government has deliberately held prices steady to shield residents from rising living...

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Binani Air Marks 30 Days of Operations, Targets Growth and Customer Satisfaction

Nigeria’s newest indigenous carrier, Binani Air, has marked its first 30 days of commercial operations, describing the milestone as...