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By Abiola Olawale Air Peace, one of Nigeria's major carriers, is experiencing widespread flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations nationwide, following the withdrawal of three aircraft by a major lessor, SmartLynx Airlines. The operational setback, which has been ongoing for the past week, has impacted the airline's schedule, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and prompting…
November 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is alive and in good health, his former Commissioner for Information, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, has confirmed. The announcement comes in direct refutation of rumours circulating on social media suggesting the former governor had passed away. Adinuba dismissed the reports on Friday, describing them as…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under pressure to urgently tackle the growing waste crisis in Abuja amid warnings of a looming public health emergency. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, raised the alarm in a post on X…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend its national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, Justice Peter Lifu restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa A tragic incident cast a pall over the 70th birthday celebration of the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, on Thursday, as the Odogwu (Chief Warrior) of Asaba, Obi Nwanze Oduah, collapsed and reportedly died during the reception. Witnesses said the respected traditional titleholder suddenly slumped at…
November 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The political spotlight in Nigeria has shifted to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, is set to hold its elective National Convention on Saturday, November 15th, and Sunday, November 16th, 2025. The New Diplomat reports…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa, who first assumed the NDLEA chairmanship under former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, previously led…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The controversy surrounding the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Commissioned naval officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, has continued to generate attention, with former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd), warning that disrespecting uniformed personnel amounts to undermining the authority and sovereignty of the…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Oil marketers and downstream operators have applauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to shift the implementation of the proposed 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel to the first quarter of 2026, describing the move as timely, pragmatic, and crucial in preventing a fresh wave of fuel price increases and inflation.…
November 14, 2025
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By Abiola Olawale Air Peace, one of Nigeria's major carriers, is experiencing widespread flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations nationwide, following the withdrawal of three aircraft by a major lessor, SmartLynx Airlines. The operational setback, which has been ongoing for the past week, has impacted the airline's schedule, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded and prompting…
November 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is alive and in good health, his former Commissioner for Information, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, has confirmed. The announcement comes in direct refutation of rumours circulating on social media suggesting the former governor had passed away. Adinuba dismissed the reports on Friday, describing them as…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under pressure to urgently tackle the growing waste crisis in Abuja amid warnings of a looming public health emergency. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, raised the alarm in a post on X…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to suspend its national convention slated for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, Justice Peter Lifu restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa A tragic incident cast a pall over the 70th birthday celebration of the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, on Thursday, as the Odogwu (Chief Warrior) of Asaba, Obi Nwanze Oduah, collapsed and reportedly died during the reception. Witnesses said the respected traditional titleholder suddenly slumped at…
November 14, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The political spotlight in Nigeria has shifted to Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, is set to hold its elective National Convention on Saturday, November 15th, and Sunday, November 16th, 2025. The New Diplomat reports…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa, who first assumed the NDLEA chairmanship under former President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, previously led…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The controversy surrounding the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Commissioned naval officer, Lt. A.M. Yerima, has continued to generate attention, with former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd), warning that disrespecting uniformed personnel amounts to undermining the authority and sovereignty of the…
November 14, 2025
By Obinna Uballa Oil marketers and downstream operators have applauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to shift the implementation of the proposed 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel to the first quarter of 2026, describing the move as timely, pragmatic, and crucial in preventing a fresh wave of fuel price increases and inflation.…
November 14, 2025
