NAF constitutes 12-member board to probe aircraft crash
By Kingsley Omonobi Following the tragic accident involving its ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, at Igbokoda, Ondo State, on 5 October 2026, the Nigerian Air Force has convened a specialist Aircraft Accident Investigation Board to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident, determine its causes and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. Also, the Chief of […]
NCDC reports 1,138 lassa fever cases, 268 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,138 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 268 deaths across 24 states, with the case fatality rate standing at 23.6 per cent.
Ex-Liverpool defender Carragher settles tax debt to avoid bankruptcy
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher will not be declared bankrupt after settling an unpaid tax debt to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military
Foreign nationals seeking opportunities to serve in a foreign military can apply to join the armed forces of several countries, although eligibility depends on nationality, immigration status, military experience and the recruitment programme available.
NUC introduces post-accreditation monitoring, admission checks to varsities
Ribadu also announced plans to develop a national artificial intelligence roadmap and policy framework for the Nigerian University System, alongside efforts to strengthen research commercialisation and translate university research into practical solutions for national development.
Petrol Discount: NNPCL gesture to Nigerians helpful, beneficial to citizens – CGG
The Coalition for Good Governance (CGG) has described the ongoing N66-per-litre petrol discount offered by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as a timely and welcome gesture that is providing meaningful relief to ordinary Nigerians. In a statement signed by Comrade Danjuma Bello on Monday, the group said the temporary price reduction at NNPCL […]
