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Aircraft Crashes Near Owerri Airport After Mid-Air Emergency
Drama unfolded in the skies over Imo State on Tuesday evening as a Skypower Express light aircraft was forced into an emergency crash landing near the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport. The Cessna 172, registered as 5N-ASR, was originally traveling from Kaduna to Port Harcourt when the crew declared an in-flight emergency, prompting an urgent diversion to Owerri. The incident occurred around 8:00 PM local time near the approach area of Runway 17, immediately putting…
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Trump Hits Nigeria with New Travel Restrictions Over Security and Visa Compliance
The United States has once again tightened its borders as President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of travel restrictions targeting Nigeria and several other nations. Citing the move as a fundamental step toward protecting American national security and public safety, the White House issued a proclamation aimed at countries with “persistent and severe deficiencies” in their security screening and information-sharing protocols. For Nigeria, this development marks a significant shift in diplomatic relations, signaling a…
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President Tinubu Holds Late-Night Talks With NLC Leaders Ahead Of Nationwide Protest
In a high-stakes move to steer Nigeria away from the brink of a nationwide shutdown, President Bola Tinubu hosted a late-night, closed-door emergency meeting at the State House on Tuesday. With the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) steadfast in its plan to launch mass protests on December 17, the President gathered a powerful coalition of leaders, including the Minister of State for Labour and several key governors, to engage directly with NLC President Joe Ajaero. This…
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Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup Hope Revives As DR Congo Faces Possible Sanctions
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received a lifeline after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) formally challenged DR Congo’s participation in the African play-offs. The NFF alleges that DR Congo breached player eligibility rules by fielding between six and nine players who may not have complied with the country’s constitutional requirements on nationality. While the players reportedly held valid Congolese passports and were cleared under FIFA rules, the NFF argues…
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Niger Governor Sacks 30 Special Advisers in Administration Reshuffle
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has relieved 30 special advisers of their duties as part of efforts to restructure his administration. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. According to the statement, the announcement was made during the governor’s first council meeting with newly inaugurated commissioners at the Government House in Minna. The move, Ibrahim said, is aimed at reviewing, realigning…
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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Dies at 71
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has passed away at the age of 71. He reportedly died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, just two weeks before his 72nd birthday on December 31. His death was confirmed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In a condolence statement, NAMLAS described his passing as a monumental loss to the Nigerian judiciary, the legal profession, the Muslim community,…
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EFCC: Stop shedding fake crocodile tears – Adeyanju tells former AGF, Malami
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has rejected former Attorney General Abubakar Malami’s claim that his arrest by the EFCC is politically motivated, describing it as “fake crocodile tears.” Adeyanju urged the anti-graft agency to thoroughly investigate and prosecute Malami over alleged financial improprieties linked to his time in office, including issues surrounding the Abacha loot. He stressed that public office is a position of trust and said Malami should face the same scrutiny he once…
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“Approval Doesn’t Mean Agreement” — Abaribe on NASS and Tinubu’s Govt
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South, has accused the National Assembly under Senate President Godswill Akpabio of failing to properly scrutinise the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Abaribe attributed the situation to what he described as “state capture,” where the legislature and other arms of government have become overly submissive to the executive. Responding to questions on why lawmakers now criticise policies they previously approved, Abaribe…
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‘Nigeria’s leaders should apologize to Abacha’s family for insecurity to end’ – Prophet
Prophet Haruna Musa, the General Overseer of Kingdom Dominion Outreach Ministry International (Grace Land Church), has issued a striking mandate to Nigeria’s political class. Speaking to journalists in Jos, Plateau State, Musa claimed he received a direct message from God Almighty, instructing that the nation’s leaders ranging from former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar all the way up to the present administration must publicly apologize to the family of the late military ruler, Gen.…
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High Stakes for Former Minister: Chris Ngige Remanded as Bail Decision Nears
The legal drama surrounding former Minister of Labour and Employment and former Governor of Anambra State, Chris Ngige, intensified on Monday as the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, ordered his remand at the Kuje Correctional Center. This decision came shortly after arguments were heard for and against his bail application following his arraignment last Friday on an eight-count charge of alleged corrupt practices, to which he pleaded not guilty. The fate of…
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Supreme Court upholds President’s power to declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered a crucial ruling, affirming the President’s constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent the collapse of law and order or a descent into anarchy. In a six-to-one split decision, the apex court held that under the provisions of Section 305 of the Constitution, the President is empowered to deploy extraordinary measures to restore stability. This includes the ability to suspend elected state…
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FRSC Vows to Prosecute TikTok Star Peller Over Reckless Driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is sending a clear and strong message: road safety laws apply to everyone, regardless of fame or followers. In a significant move, the Corps has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a recent road traffic crash allegedly linked to his reckless behaviour behind the wheel. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has publicly expressed deep concern over a worrying trend: the rise of…
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