Cab operators threaten to shut Lagos, Abuja airports over FAAN policies
By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 200 cab operators, Monday, threatened to ground operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, in nine days if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, fails to reverse what they described as anti-operator policies. The drivers, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Private […]
JD Vance hails ‘good foundation’ for Iran deal after direct talks
Tehran has agreed for inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog to return to the country, Vance said, a year after Iran suspended some cooperation and blocked inspectors from key nuclear sites bombed by the US and Israel in 2025’s 12-day war.
Make Nigeria your second country,UN envoy, Ibrahim tells Dominican students in New York
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chairman of the UN Budget Committee, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim , has urged students from the Dominican Republic to make Nigeria their second country, describing the nation as a land of opportunity and growing global relevance. Ambassador Ibrahim made the call while hosting a delegation of Dominican students […]
FG to engage cement producers July 1 over high prices — Umahi
Umahi noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is investing heavily in critical infrastructure nationwide, creating unprecedented opportunities for manufacturers and investors.
‘Starmer was terrible Prime Minister’ – Badenoch reacts to resignation
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his announcement that he would step down as Labour leader after less than two years in office.
Oyo abducted pupils, teachers will regain freedom soon — DIG Fayoade
“The update is that all agencies, including government, are working very hard. And I can assure you within the shortest possible time, the children and their teachers will be free,” he said.
‘It’s nobody’s business’ – Watkins defends Doku over World Cup baby departure
England striker Ollie Watkins has leaped to the defence of Belgian winger Jérémy Doku, who is facing intense public backlash over his decision to temporarily leave the World Cup next month for the birth of his first child.
Katsina Govt extends automatic jobs to first-class graduates
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has extended the offer of automatic employment to indigenes of the state who graduate with first-class degrees from higher institutions across the country.
Okada, tricycle riders defy Plateau govt, security agencies’ ban in Jos
The riders were seen conveying passengers and goods after 7 p.m., contrary to the government directive restricting commercial motorcycle operations within designated areas.
Security’s national duty, not ethnic battle, Igboho fires back at critics
Dismissing the group’s position as a deliberate misrepresentation of his long-held stance, the activist described the demand as a distraction from the urgent challenge of rising insecurity confronting communities across the country.
Onitsha set for annual Ofala festival on October 16
By Vincent Ujumadu The Palace of the Obi of Onitsha has announced that the prestigious annual Ofala Onitsha Festival will hold on Friday, October 16, 2026, with the theme, “From Resilience to Progress.” Chairman of the Ofala Steering Committee, Okechukwu Mike Areh, said the theme reflects the collective spirit, determination and aspirations of the Onitsha […]
