Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade, has reassured Nigerians of the safety of the nation’s airspace following Thursday’s tragic helicopter […]
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House of Representatives Rejects Bill to Broaden Scope of Islamic Law in Nigeria’s Constitution
On Thursday, Nigeria’s House of Representatives dismissed a bill proposing the expansion of Islamic law in the 1999 Constitution. Sponsored by Rep. Aliyu Missau, the […]
Lagos State Disburses N740 Million in Pension Benefits to 348 Retirees, Affirms Commitment to Retiree Welfare
The Lagos State Government has paid N740 million in accrued pension rights to 348 retirees, marking another significant milestone in its commitment to supporting former […]
President Tinubu Sends Condolences to NNPC and Families Affected by Helicopter Crash off Bonny Finima Coast
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), its board, and the families of those affected by the […]
Federal High Court Rejects Rivers State Government’s Request to Halt Suit Blocking Local Government Allocations
The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied the Rivers State Government’s request to stay proceedings in a case aimed at stopping the allocation of […]
Federal Ministry Approves Kogi State’s Plan for New International Airport in Zariagi, Targeting Economic Growth and Job Creation
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the Kogi State Government’s proposal to build an international airport in Zariagi. This milestone approval, […]
Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises to N134.3tn Amid Naira Devaluation, Oversubscribed Domestic Dollar Bond
Nigeria’s public debt stock surged by N12.6tn in the second quarter of 2024, reaching N134.3tn ($91.3bn), largely driven by the naira’s devaluation, according to a […]
VP Shettima Cancels Samoa Trip After Foreign Object Hits Plane in New York
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was canceled after an unexpected incident at JFK Airport […]
Ex-Ondo Speaker Faces Historic Corruption Trial Over Misappropriated Funds Allegations
Former Ondo Speaker, Hon Bamidele Oloyelogun, may become the first ex-Speaker in the state’s history to face jail time for corruption if found guilty in […]
Tragedy Strikes as Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives Off Bonny River
A tragic helicopter crash near Bonny River in Rivers State has claimed the lives of all eight occupants, including six passengers and two crew members. […]