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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into Thursday’s runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport, Edo State, pledging to determine the cause of the accident and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. The accident involved an Embraer E170 operated by Enugu Air on flight 4264 from Lagos to Benin. The plane skidded off …

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army structure from eight to twelve divisions – a key move to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. According to Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, this endorsement underscores the President’s continued commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving …

Here are the top stories from around the country today. 1. The court handed down life sentences to three convicts in the Oyo school kidnapping case A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment in connection with the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State.Read more 2. Tinubu expands …

According to official reports released on Thursday, Nigerian security forces have rescued 11 abducted people and arrested 21 suspected terrorists, collaborators, logistics service providers and drug dealers in a series of coordinated operations in Borno, Zamfara and Kogi states. The operations, conducted under the umbrella of Operation HADIN KAI, Operation Fansan Yamma and Operation MESA, took place between 21 and …

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Fresh pressure emerged in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market as Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday resumed gantry loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in naira after a week-long suspension. The company however increased the ex-depo price by N140 to N1,215 per litre, a move that is expected to trigger other adjustments in petrol pump prices across the country. The increase is …

Over 20,000 students of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) since the beginning of the program, said Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Sani Nefaye Abdullahi. He further stated that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has been substantially instrumental in the growth of the university and has had a positive impact …

In recent media reports, former governor, Rotimi Amaechi is said to have stated that the Igbo people should recognize him before he again identifies himself as an Igbo person. This statement ranks among the most extraordinary political statements ever made by a prominent figure in Nigeria – not because it settles the debate over Amaechi’s ethnicity, but because it raises …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an increase in prize money for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with tournament winners receiving $2 million. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe confirmed the expanded prize fund ahead of the competition, which will take place in Morocco from July 26 to August 16, 2026. The champions’ reward represents a …