‘Why we couldn’t rescue Air Force aircraft crash victims’ – lgbokoda residents
"We have tried our best to rescue them, but the aircraft was deeply buried inside the swamp. Our people here have tried a lot"
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50-year-old murder suspect slumps, dies during trial in Bayelsa
A medical personnel was subsequently called to examine him, after which his body was taken to a hospital for further confirmation.
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Christa Pike awake, talking after botched execution attempt – Report
Christa Pike is awake and communicating after surviving a botched execution attempt in Tennessee last week, according to her attorneys.
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Libya’s parliament speaker ousted after 12 years
Libya’s parliament speaker, a supporter of eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar, was ousted on Tuesday after 12 years in the post, in what experts said may be a sign of a shifting political balance.
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Ondo Crash: ADC questions NAF aircraft maintenance funding
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has questioned the implementation of defence budgets for the maintenance of Nigerian Air Force aircraft following Monday’s crash of an ATR-42 aircraft at Igbokoda, Ondo State.
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Go out, collect your PVC irrespective of who you want to vote — Makinde
According to him, Nigerians should not allow their political preferences to discourage them from participating in the electoral process.
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Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walk-out
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.
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WADA seeks tough anti-doping stance from Kenya
Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday.
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‘2026 is the new 1789’: French students take school anger to Paris streets
As drums pounded and chants rang out, 16-year-old Yanis, flanked by a knot of friends, rattled off why he had joined tens of thousands surging through the streets of Paris on Tuesday to demand better learning conditions.
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Benue govt, PDP clash over threat to pull down billboards
The government, however, said it was giving billboard owners the opportunity to comply rather than immediately commence enforcement.
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Rival clubs demand title stripping, transfer bans for Man City
Rival Premier League clubs are calling for Manchester City to face a range of punishments, including title stripping and transfer bans, if the club’s appeal against its financial breaches verdict fails, according to the BBC.
Politics
2027: ‘You can’t contest without structure’ – Sowunmi tells Peter Obi
Sowunmi also cited the Federal Government’s infrastructure projects in the South-East, particularly the work of the Minister of Works, as a factor that could influence political calculations in the region.
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EFCC opposes Diezani’s plea to present evidence of UK court judgment acquitting her
The commission argued that the purported acquittal of Diezani by a foreign criminal court was not material or relevant to the specific issues for determination before the instant court.
Metro
Nigeria Air Force crashes timeline
Here are some major air crashes involving the Nigeria Air Force, which has one of the strongest militaries on the continent.
Entertainment
BBNaija: I’ll remain in Nigeria for at least two years — Temi Nkem
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, Season 11 winner, Temi Nkem, has said she plans to remain in Nigeria for at least two years despite her intention to travel and explore other parts of Africa and the Middle East.
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Unlike Buhari, I’ll be in charge and fight corruption if elected president – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he would fulfil his anti-corruption pledge if elected president in the 2027 general election. Obi spoke in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) African Service published on Tuesday via X. The former Anambra State governor, while discussing his anti-corruption agenda, said […]
Business
Reforms: Nigeria on path to sustainable economic growth — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said Nigeria is on a path towards greater economic stability, increased competitiveness and sustainable growth following ongoing monetary, financial and foreign exchange reforms.
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walk-out
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.
Special Report
Patience Ndidi Key (PNK): YPP vice presidential candidate positioning as visionary leader, change agent
Patience has worked with U.S. Congress members to address insecurity and human rights abuses in Nigeria. Also led a delegation to educate students at the U.S. War College
IGP Disu: Recent figures point to rising Policing
The move placed the IGP at the centre of one of the country’s most consequential policing debates, how to bring policing closer to communities while maintaining national standards and accountability.
2027: Why Nigerians must vote for working system
Thirty weeks pregnant and home alone, she felt what she thought was labour pain and dialled UK a emergency number. In less than three minutes, she said, four medics were at her door
Donald Duke: From Cross River record to PRP’s 2027 presidential gamble
Donald Duke is asking voters to reconsider an old proposition: that competence, institutional discipline and performance should matter more than political loyalty
Technology
Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
Trust still big issue holding back AI growth
*SAS floats Trustworthiness Index to measure business impact *As businesses still search for AI profit By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence, AI, to drive efficiency, innovation and faster decision-making, trust has emerged as one of the biggest issues threatening the technology’s ability to deliver greater business value. A new […]
Xiaomi plugs Nigerian phone users’ greatest pain point with REDMI Note 17 Series
*10,000mAh battery promises up to three days of power *Xiaomi says new series built to withstand years of daily use By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Poor and epileptic power supply remains one of the greatest problems confronting Nigerians, including manufacturers and businesses whose operations depend heavily on electricity. For such businesses, the solution has often […]
Swift grabs Unified Access licence, returns to Nigeria’s telecom big league
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nearly three decades after it made first appearance in the Nigerian telecoms space From umbrella-and-table calling spot, Swift Telephone Network Limited, STN, has made a remarkable comeback, grabbing the coveted Unified Access Services licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The company, which first opened shop in 1998, has now […]
Education
Salary arrears: SSANU gives FG 14-day ultimatum, threatens indefinite strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to pay outstanding salary arrears.
Meet Prof. Raheemat Adeniran: First Professor of Mass Communication at Fountain University
By Elizabeth Osayande History has been made at Fountain University, Osogbo, with the appointment of Dr. Raheemat Adefolake Adeniran as the institution’s first Professor of Mass Communication. A product of the Lagos State University School of Communication, Prof. Adeniran also made history as the first Professor in the College of Management and Social Sciences, where […]
JAMB lifts ban on SIM swap, email change for candidates
However, JAMB said the emergence of stronger identity authentication and biometric verification systems had enabled it to review the policy without compromising the integrity of candidates’ records.
NIMPS Nigeria honours 58 fellows
By Aniche Chiamaka The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Institute of Management and Professional Studies, MIMPS, Nigeria, has honoured 58 Distinguished Fellows during their last executive workshop and fellowship investiture held recently at the University of Lagos, Akoka. The Registrar of the Institute, Dr Okeoma Alphonsus, admonished the newly-inducted Fellows that they were honoured not […]