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Aug

13

2025

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Senate Moves To Probe K1, Female Passenger’s Face-Off With Airlines

National Assembly, News Flash, Transportation

Senate Moves To Probe K1, Female Passenger’s Face-off With Airlines The Senate has waded into two recent high-profile incidents involving airline passengers, vowing to investigate and hold all parties accountable. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC, Oyo North), said on Tuesday that the probe would cover operational standards, passenger rights, and discipline in Nigeria’s aviation sector. “We will not allow procedural gaps or lapses in enforcement to undermine safety, professionalism, or public trust in our aviation system,” he said. The committee will meet with regulators, airline operators, security agencies, and public interest groups to review…

Aug

11

2025

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President Tinubu Reappoints Dankaka As FCC Chairman, Names Secretary And Other Commissioners

FGN, News Flash, Prophecy

PRESIDENT TINUBU REAPPOINTS DANKAKA AS FCC CHAIRMAN, NAMES SECRETARY AND OTHER COMMISSIONERS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission for a second five-year term. President Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission's secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner. Oladele, a former House of Representatives member, was appointed by President Tinubu in 2024. He served as the commission's acting chairman following the expiration of Dankaka's first-term tenure. The President renewed the appointment of Lawal Ya'u Roni, Abubakar Atiku Bunu and Eludayo Eluyemi, representing Jigawa, Kebbi and…

Aug

11

2025

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‘Justice Should Be Fair,’ – Obi Faults Arraignment, Remand Of Ibom Air Passenger

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, Personality

‘Justice Should Be fair,’ Obi Faults Arraignment, Remand Of Ibom Air Passenger The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has faulted the arraignment and remand of Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger of the Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, who was accused of assault and unruly behaviour. Obi, in a statement posted on his official X handle, said that while her behaviour towards the airline’s crew members should not be condoned, justice should be fair, equal, and not selective. The former Anambra governor, while making a veiled reference to the incident…

Aug

11

2025

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Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls For Urgent, Decisive Action From IGBO Leaders To Defend Our People

Abia State, National Assembly, News Flash

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE10th August, 2025 Hon. Obi Aguocha Calls for Urgent, Decisive Action from Igbo Leaders to Defend Our People The Honourable Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North & South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha has issued a strong call to Igbo political, cultural, and community leaders to rise in defence of Ndigbo in the face of escalating acts of discrimination and marginalisation across the country—particularly in Lagos State. Hon. Aguocha expressed grave concern over credible reports of: Street names of Igbo origin being erased and replaced with Yoruba names. Lawfully acquired and developed Igbo estates and properties being branded…

Aug

11

2025

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False, I Did Not Start Opposition Coalition With You – Fayemi Counters Amaechi

News Flash, Politics

False, I Did Not Start Opposition Coalition With You – Fayemi Counters Amaechi A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Sunday dismissed claims by ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that they started the opposition coalition together. Amaechi had said he and Fayemi initiated discussions about the opposition coalition before it expanded to other politicians. The former governor of Rivers State made the claim during an X Space on Saturday. “Fayemi and I began the coalition discussion, and we subsequently agreed to broaden it so that it would involve more than just the two of us talking about starting…

Aug

11

2025

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Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel

Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Nigeria’s N54.99 Trillion Budget Suffers Setback As Oil Drops To $66 Per Barrel The execution of Nigeria’s N54.99 trillion budget suffered a major setback as the crude price dropped to $66 per barrel from $70 per barrel, indicating a 5.7 percent decrease, yesterday. This was even as Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate and foreign exchange, stood at 1.8 million barrels per day and more than N1,500 per dollar, respectively. The nation’s budget was based on 2.06 million barrels per day (bpd), N1,500 per dollar, and $75 per barrel oil output, exchange rate, and oil price, respectively. However, in an interview…

Aug

11

2025

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Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Education, FGN, News Flash

Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating online that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service over criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegations as false and without basis. “Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she…

Aug

10

2025

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2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Amaechi

News Flash, Politics

2027: I’ll End Corruption Within One Month If Elected President – Says Amaechi Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed that if elected President of Nigeria in 2027, he will amend the constitution and eradicate corruption within his first month in office. Speaking during an X Space session titled Weekend Politics, Amaechi declared that should he fail to end corruption within that timeframe, he would resign from the presidency. “If I become President, I will change the constitution from indigeneship to citizenship. If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I…

Aug

10

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Condoles With Oden Ewa Jnr Over The Demise Of His Father, Late Prof. Ibiang Oden

Abia State, News Flash, Obituary

IKENNA UKWA CONDOLES WITH ODEN EWA JNR OVER THE DEMISE OF HIS FATHER, LATE PROF IBIANG ODEN The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has condoled with his friend, the Cross River State Honorable Commissioner for Special Duties & Intergovernmental Relations, Honourable Oden Ewa Jnr , over the demise of his father, Late Prof Ibiang Oden Ewa, who was buried today, Saturday 9th August 2025 at his hometown, Ugep in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while conveying his condolence message during the funeral service described Late Prof…

Aug

10

2025

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Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts

Health, News Flash

Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts Medical and nutritional experts have explained why adults aged 40 and above should be cautious in the consumption of cold beverages. The experts who spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday cited possible health implications in certain conditions in separate interviews. The experts spoke against the backdrop of the prevailing cold weather occasioned by persistent rainfall and the penchant of many older adults to consume chilled beverages despite the low temperatures. According to them, while cold drinks are generally safe and hydrating, they could trigger discomfort or worsen…