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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clarified earlier reports of an air crash in Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Air Marshal Ibikunle Daramola Gabkwet, the NAF clarified that the aircraft involved was an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone. Reports emerged that an NAF helicopter crashed …

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Nigerian government. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1633/2023, filed on his behalf by his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, the IPOB leader is seeking N1 billion in damages for alleged violation of …

Vice President Kashim Shettima, last week, stressed that his principal, President Bola Tinubu meant well for Nigeria’s northern region. Another story from the Presidency is also reviewed to entertain those of you who read it. 1. Wearing a washerwoman’s hat On June 26, Shettima said contrary to the views of some critics, Tinubu loves the north, and is not indifferent …

Don’t miss this gripping novel entitled The Alpha and Omega in Another World. Alpha and Omega in Another World – Novel Summary After dying as Nelo Angelo, Vergil found himself in the presence of a Goddess. Initially resigned to his fate of descending into hell, he was stunned to discover that he would instead be transported to another world. The …

  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says that over 71,459 Nigerians have obtained Canadian citizenship between 2005 and 2024. The IRCC is a department of the Canadian government responsible for issues relating to immigration in the North American country, refugees and Canadian citizenship. This number places Nigeria tenth on the list of new Canadian citizens by country of birth. …

Former Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP), Okoi Obono-Obla, has alleged that looted property discovered under former President Muhammadu Buhari was eventually returned to looters. Obono-Obla, who stated this during an interview with Nigerian journalist, Seun Okinbaloye on Mic On Podcast, said all his efforts to bring many looters to justice in …

A member of the House of Representatives for Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in Abia State, Obi Aguocha, on Sunday, appealed to former President Muhammadu Buhari to help secure the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The lawmaker, according to a statement by his media team, visited the former president in Daura, Katsina State, on …

Luciano Spalletti will continue as coach of Italy despite the team’s exclusion from the current Euro 2024. A 2-0 defeat to Switzerland saw Italy relinquish their European champions crown. Following the team’s elimination, there were calls for Spalletti to be relieved of his position as head coach. Read also: Sports Minister Enoh questions hunger of foreign-born Super Eagles players But …

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted six thousand one hundred and twenty five (6,125) cartons of codeine syrup containing one million one fifty thousand (1,050,000) bottles of the opioid worth over seven billion three hundred and fifty million naira (N7, 350,000,000.00) in street value, at Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers State. The NDLEA said Saturday’s …

Hosts Germany qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after defeating Denmark 2-0 on Saturday. Goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala in the second half sealed the victory for the Germans. Nico Schlotterback thought he had given Germany the lead in the fifth minute but after VAR the goal was ruled out for a foul before a corner was …