Syria receives first European flight in 13 years
The Dan Air flight from Bucharest arrived in the morning with 138 passengers on board.
Oil prices fall, gold rises as Israel-Iran strikes extend into fourth day
Gold prices rose back towards a record high thanks to a rush into safe havens but equities were mixed amid hopes that the conflict does not spread.
FCCPC summons Air Peace over consumer complaints
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned the management of Air Peace Limited over a plethora of consumer complaints from across Nigeria with regards to the non-refund of ticket fares, even in instances where the airline cancelled its flights.
Saving Little Hearts: How one surgery gives 2 lives second chance
When 32-year-old Emmanuella walked into a hospital in Abuja last August with her two-year-old daughter, she thought she was dealing with a stubborn fever.
Two friends jailed 12 months each for stealing clothes
An Area Court in Jos on Monday sentenced friends Michael Auta and Gabriel Sunday to 12 months imprisonment each for stealing clothes valued at N488,000.
Guiness World Record: Gov Aiyedatiwa, 5 ministers, Seyi Tinubu to attend 154hrs longest premium haircuts attempt by T-Jos
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Guinness World Records 154 hours longest premium haircuts attempt by Nigerian barber, Joshua Aiyeniro, popularly known as T-Jos, is set for grand finale at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, five ministers, and the son of the president, Seyi Tinubu […]
Man to die by hanging for killing 18-year-old student in Ebonyi
The deceased, until his death, was a student at Community Secondary School, Amachi, in Izzi Local Government Area of the state.
Delta host community kicks against registration of AMU-HCDT
Kokodiagbene, a host community to the Otunana (Utulala) oil field in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has issued a warning to Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, to cease its divide-and-rule tactics by allegedly colluding with the Itsekiri ethnic group to register the above oil field as Abiteye, Makaraba and Utonana, AMU-HCDT, under the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, at the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, for Itsekiri benefitting communities.
NARD condemns killings in Benue, mourns young Pharmacist
By Chinedu Adonu The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, describing them as tragic and unacceptable. The association expressed deep sorrow over the brutal murder of more than 200 persons, including a young pharmacist, Matthew Lormba. In a statement issued by its President, Dr. Osundara Tope, […]
Trump orders deportation drive targeting Democratic cities
US President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal authorities to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities, doubling down on a politicized anti-immigration drive after major protests in Los Angeles.
Abdulrazaq seeks collaborative approach to health funding as Kwara hosts 27th confab of Nigeria’s health educators
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday restated the administration’s commitment to strengthening health systems through investments in health promotion, prevention care and community engagement. He said the government has greatly invested in the renovation and equipping of many primary and secondary healthcare facilities in the state and will do more. The Governor spoke in […]
