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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the government will probe the project reports of the suspended national carrier, Nigeria Air, and concession of airports. He stated that the government was looking to uncover red flags relating to the projects before a decision is made following the announcement of the suspension on August 31. Recall that the …

The Nigerian Navy (NN) has rescued a Cameroonian fishing vessel that drifted off its course last month. The vessel, MFV AFKI, drifted off its course with two crew members on board on October 24. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja, that the Nigerian Navy received a distress call about the …

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has jerked up the price of electricity meters. In a circular signed and dated 5 September 2023 by the commission’s Chairman and Commissioner Legal, Licencing and compliance, Sanusi Garba and Dafe Akpeneye, respectively, it stated that a single phase pre paid meter would now cost N81,975.16k from the N58,661.69k while …

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said its Special Forces on night patrol on 6 August 2023, near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna state, rescued 7 kidnapped victims comprising 6 females and a male, in the early hours of 6 August 2023. A statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, disclosed that the female victims on interrogation, revealed that they …

In its ruling on Mr. Peter Obi’s petition contesting the proclamation of Bola Tinubu as the victor of the February 25 presidential election, the presidential election petition court on Wednesday wiped out a few paragraphs containing claims of irregularities and corrupt practises. The affected paragraphs were struck down by the five-member panel because they “failed to meet the requirements of …

Men on the Move Conference 2024 By Rev. Gbeminiyi Eboda feat. Olakunle Soriyan, Peterson Okopi We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume …

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) in Liberia on Monday evening declared the Unity Party candidate, Joseph Boakai, as the winner of the country’s presidential election. The commission’s chairperson, Davidetta Lansannah, who announced the results in Monrovia, said the former vice president garnered 814,481 votes (50.64%) to edge out the incumbent president, George Weah, who polled 793,914 votes (49.36%) in the …

The Delta State government has earmarked the sum of N714 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. The state’s Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this during the 2024 budget defence meeting by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Friday in Asaba. Ekedayen said N393 billion would be set aside for capital expenditure and N321 billion as recurrent spending. …

Nigeria women’s football team, the Super Falcons have been defeated by the Three Lionesses of England in a thrilling knockout game at the Women’s World Cup on Monday. England thought they had scored earlier in the game but the goal was disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The Lionesses were down to 10 women after Lauren James was shown …

Security agents, stationed outside the Presidential Election Petition Court {PEPC} have been busy controlling the large crowd of Nigerians that thronged the Court of Appeal, Abuja venue of the PEPC. Several groups, including those from the Niger Delta, carrying placards with various inscriptions, were seen milling outside the court premises. See pictures from outside the PEPC READ ALSO:All eyes on …