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Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has ordered Ethiopian Airlines to stop the collection of unauthorised charges forthwith. The order was contained in a statement signed by Mr Sam Adurogboye, NCAA General Manager, Public Relations, on Sunday in Lagos. Adurogboye said these unauthorised charges referred to as “refundable deportation fee” is put at between $75 and $150. According to him, all South Africa bound passengers on Ethiopian Airlines are compelled to pay this amount before boarding. He noted that the authority had been inundated with several complaints from many passengers that have suffered this fate. “According to investigation by NCAA, all…
In its latest effort to develop its ballistic and nuclear weapons, North Korea fired a medium-range missile Sunday that appeared to be similar to one the country tested earlier this year, U.S. and South Korean officials said. The rocket was fired from an area near the North Korean county of Pukchang, in South Phyongan Province, and flew eastward about 500 kilometers (310 miles), said South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The U.S. Pacific Command said it tracked the missile before it landed in the sea. White House officials traveling in Saudi Arabia with President Donald Trump said the system that…
Nigerian Army may have begun an internal search for soldiers and officers suspected to be engaging in political meetings, a top military source has revealed. The source said that some arrests may have been made, but that the information was being kept as top secret so as not to add to public tension. Some other sources who spoke with our correspondent on Saturday also noted that the establishment of an army unit in Daura, Katsina State, on Friday, named Muhammadu Buhari Forward Operation Base, by Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, was an effort to fortify the president’s…
Top military officers in the country are mounting pressure on political big wigs and influential top retired military generals for appointment as Chief of Defence Staff and service chiefs of the Nigerian Army, the Navy and the Nigerian Air Force. A top security source, who confided in our correspondent, said that top military officers from the rank of Major General, Rear Admiral and Air Vice Marshal are making underground moves to occupy the top four positions in the military. Investigations revealed that some of the officers of the rank of Major General in the army and its equivalent in the…
Federal University, Oye Ekiti, has been re-named Adeyinka Adebayo University, after the late military governor of the defunct Western Region. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo made this known on Saturday at the funeral service held for the late leader at All Saints Anglican Church, Iyin-Ekiti. According to Prof Osinbajo, the resolve to honour the late general was as a result of his exemplary leadership qualities and his astute belief in the peaceful existence of the country. Osinbajo recalled how Gen Adebayo’s advice to the then military government helped to put federal troops ahead of Biafra rebels during the civil war in…
President Donald Trump basked in Saudi Arabia's lavish royal welcome Saturday as he left behind, at least temporarily, the snowballing controversies dogging him in Washington. Trump rewarded his hosts with a $110 billion arms package aimed at bolstering Saudi security and a slew of business agreements. "That was a tremendous day, tremendous investments in the United States," Trump said during a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef. The visit to the kingdom's capital kicked off Trump's first foreign trip as president, an ambitious, five-stop swing that will take him through the Middle East and into Europe. He is the…
President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Iran's presidential election displayed the Islamic Republic's willingness to interact with the international community. In his first speech after winning re-election, Rouhani said the vote on Friday showed that Iranians rejected calls by his hardline opponents to stop reforms. In his live speech, carried by state TV, Rouhani also praised former president Mohammad Khatami, in defiance of a ban imposed against mentioning the reformist leader or publishing his pictures. Reuters 
Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan Oyo State government has directed residents in the state especially students in private and pubic schools as well as workers in the state to turn out in indigenous attire on Monday, May 22nd in commemoration of 2017 World Culture Day. The government also enjoined people across the state to celebrate the World Culture Day not only by wearing our traditional clothes but also join in this celebration by eating our indigenous food, play our traditional games and listen to our local music, emphasizing that it is the collective responsibility of all and sundry to promote our cultural…
The 82 Nigerian schoolgirls recently released after more than three years in Boko Haram captivity reunited with their families for the first time Saturday, as anxious parents looked for signs of how deeply the extremists had changed their daughters' lives. Images from the scene showed brightly dressed families rushing through the crowd and embracing outdoors. One small group sank to their knees, with a woman raising her hands as if praising in church. Others were in tears. "I am really happy today, I am Christmas and New year, I am very happy and I thank God," said mother Godiya Joshua,…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has directed the resumption of 24-hour operations at the Apapa Port and banned outright touting by officials or unofficial persons at any port; be it air, land or sea ports in Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo had on Thursday signed three Executive Orders dealing with the business environment, local content in public procurement and timely budget submission. The Orders took effect immediately. The Acting President said in the Order that, “the Apapa Port shall resume 24-hour operations within 30 days of the issuance of this Order and there shall be no touting whatsoever by official or unofficial…
November 23, 2024

NNPC not delivering quantity of crude oil agreed on, Dangote refinery says

The federal government's plan to sell crude priced in the local currency is faltering, with…
November 24, 2024

PDP governors urge Tinubu to review economic policies amid rising hardship

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on President…
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Older adults opened up about things they ‘took for granted’ in their 20s and 30s

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Influencer eats pig feed in extreme attempt to save money

Popular Douyin streamer Kong Yufeng recently sparked controversy in China by eating pig feed on…
November 22, 2024

FG excited as pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland on terrorism charges

Simon Ekpa, the controversial leader of the pro-Biafra faction Autopilot, was arrested by Finnish authorities…
November 24, 2024

What to know after Day 1004 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war…
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Nigeria comes top in instant payment system inclusivity index in Africa

Nigeria’s instant payment system is projected to advance to the maturity inclusion spectrum ahead of…
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Nigeria awarded 3-0 win over Libya after airport fiasco

Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their…

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