Cessna 172 aircraft crashes at Owerri airport
"Efforts are ongoing to recover the distressed aircraft from the crash site for a detailed wreckage examination"
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first richest man to cross $600bn
The Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, has broken global wealth records, emerging the first person in history with a net worth of $638 billion, according to data from Bloomberg Billionaires Index, BBI.
10:20 pm
NCAA directs airlines to provide fare filings amid rising passenger complaints
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has ordered domestic airlines to submit their fare filings to the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation.
10:14 pm
Emergency Rule: PDP, ADC differ with AGF over S/Court ruling
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri & Luminous Jannamike LEADING opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, differed with the Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over Monday’s Supreme Court judgment that the president has powers to declare emergency rule, and suspend elected governors and […]
10:11 pm
Duke, Ogunbiyi, media titans grace Sam Amuka’s art exhibition
FORMER Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke; Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, President and Vanguard Newspaper Editor, Eze Anaba; Pioneer Editor of Vanguard, Mr Muyiwa Adetiba, and Renowned Artist, Mudiare Onabrakpeya, yesterday, graced the highly anticipated grand opening of the Uncle Sam Amuka (USA) Exhibition.
10:11 pm
Tenancy Bill: Lagos govt proposes jail term for landlords’ harassment
THE Lagos State government, yesterday, disclosed that it is taking steps to end illegal evictions of tenants, landlord harassment and arbitrary rent hikes with a new legislative proposal.
12:39 am
Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
The Blues responded emphatically in the 82nd minute when Neto took Joao Pedro’s pass and drilled a low deflected strike
11:54 pm
Cessna 172 aircraft crashes at Owerri airport
“Efforts are ongoing to recover the distressed aircraft from the crash site for a detailed wreckage examination”
11:27 pm
US imposes partial travel restrictions on Nigerians over security concerns
The White House explained that the decision was based on a periodic review of countries’ compliance with U.S. security and vetting requirements.
11:27 pm
Scholarship, life savings fund my children’s education – NMDPRA boss replies Dangote
By Obas Esiedesa The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed has said allegations over the funding of his children’s education ignore both verifiable financial facts and the nature of his role as an independent petroleum sector regulator. Ahmed, in a statement signed by him, said […]
10:42 pm
Tinubu mourns former CJN, Tanko Mohammad
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.
Politics
Stop promoting individual interests over party ideology, Ogun APC tells PDP
"Maybe this rift will help us in luring Dapo Abiodun back to the PDP so that we can rehabilitate him for him to fit into the ideologies of PDP"
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Edo NLC factions differ on planned nationwide strike
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE two factions of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State on Tuesday differed on Wednesday’s planned nationwide protest against insecurity and other national issues. While the caretaker committee set up by the national leadership of the Union of Comrade Joe Ajaero led by Professor Monday Igbafen pledged […]
Metro
Family, hospital tango over woman’s death after childbirth
The family of Mrs Akubo Lovelyn John and the management of Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lagos are now at loggerheads over the death of the woman some hours after giving birth at the health facility.
Entertainment
Police arrest social media influencer ‘Peller’ over alleged attempted suicide, reckless driving in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained a 20-year-old social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, over an alleged attempted suicide and reckless driving that resulted in a serious road crash in Lagos.
Web3
UK govt plans crypto regulation from 2027
Britain's government on Monday said UK laws on regulating cryptocurrency firms will come into force from 2027, with the "firm and proportionate" rules supporting the industry while protecting consumers.
Detty December
‘I had to stop the show’ — Fola apologises after safety scare at debut headline concert
Rising music sensation Fola has issued a public apology following backlash over safety concerns at his first-ever headline concert.
ICYMI
Ex-CJN Ibrahim Muhammad is dead, Bauchi Governor mourns
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who passed away at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.
Business
Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as board chairperson
Dr. Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of the current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, with effect from January 01, 2026.
Sports
Chelsea battle into League Cup semis to ease pressure on Maresca
The Blues responded emphatically in the 82nd minute when Neto took Joao Pedro's pass and drilled a low deflected strike
Special Report
Why Netizens think Matawalle should also resign as old video trends again
“Not all of them are criminals, some are good citizens, but due to some circumstances, they subscribe to such criminality”
Kidnap Terror Returns: From Abuja to North, communities live in fear again
IN just two weeks, Nigeria has been gripped by a wave of coordinated kidnappings from the Federal Capital Territory to the far North-West
Aeropolitics: Without policy backing, partnerships, Nigerian airlines can’t thrive internationally — Demuren
Stakeholders in the air transport sector gathered in Lagos to hear former NCAA D-G,Demuren, assess Nigeria’s position in international aeropolitics
Why we still don’t open our businesses on Mondays — South-East residents
Despite improved security situation in the South-East, some commercial cities in the area are still not opening for businesses on Monday
Technology
Verve surpasses 100m issuances, forges alliance with top global tech brands
Payment card brand Verve has officially surpassed the milestone of 100 million cards issued across Africa.
Shakara Trybe: Lagos gets first 30 Feet Xmas tree made of local fabric
Technology, culture and entertainment will fuse together to produce a colourful 30-foot Chrismas tree at the heart of Lagos metropolis on Christmas eve.
Konga unveils shopping festival for yuletide shoppers
Composite e-commerce platform, Konga, has has lifted part of the christmas spending weight off its existing and potential shoppers with the unveiling of the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring value, convenience, and festive cheer to shoppers.
TikTok suspends nighttime livestreams in Nigeria amid rising sexual exploitation reports
TikTok has suspended access to its late-night LIVE feature in Nigeria following a surge in livestreams containing explicit sexual content, including cases of users engaging in real-time sex acts before large online audiences.
Education
Lumumba canvases adequate funding of African universities to achieve true devt
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Former Director, Kenya Anti-corruption Commission and international mediator, Prof. Patrick Lumumba has said that African universities must be respected and adequately funded if true and effective development must be achieved on the continent. He, however, condemned the current developments whereby “Africa remains the only continent where academics are undervalued while politicians […]
Prof Okeke bags international award for ground-breaking works
By Adesina Wahab The first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa, Professor Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke has been conferred with the prestigious Life Time Achievement in Optimistic Climate Impact Advocacy for his exceptional leadership impacts in Climate Change advocasies and vision for Africa’s future. The award was conferred on him at the Africa Intercontinental […]
Why KASU has become varsity of choice — VC
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna State University (KASU) has evolved into one of the most progressive centres of higher learning in academic delivery, research and has expanded its infrastructure. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa, further said that the university has widened opportunities for Kaduna State’s youths to attain academic excellence. Prof. Musa who made this known […]
Commissioner announces 21st edition of Spelling Bee Competition
By Elizabeth Osayande The Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has announced the commencement of the 21st Edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition. Addressing journalist recently , the Commissioner stated that this year’s edition promises to be exceptional, aligning with the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. […]