The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has explained that the United States Federal Aviation Administration delisted Nigeria from Category One Status of the International Aviation Safety Assessment programme over the lack of Nigerian airlines to ply the United States direct routes for two years. This means that Nigerian carriers will not be able to operate directly…
Demonstrators on Monday, stormed parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to protest the lingering fuel crisis in the country. The protest follows the recent admission by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPC Limited that it is indebted to suppliers, a development it acknowledged is hindering regular fuel supply. The protesters chanted solidarity songs and…
A terrifying incident has occurred along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway, as sea pirates have abducted at least 10 travelers. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday morning, with the victims believed to be traveling between Bonny and Port Harcourt. Israel Pepple, the district Chairman of the MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria Rivers State…
Turkish giants Galatasaray have confirmed that they are in negotiations with Napoli to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on a loan deal. The 25-year-old, who has been a target for several top clubs including Chelsea and Al-Ahli, is expected to move to Istanbul after failing to secure a permanent transfer away from Napoli. Osimhen has…
The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with eleven players already in camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Ola Aina are among the early arrivals. Caretaker head coach Augustine Eguavoen and his assistant Fidelis Ilechukwu are also in Uyo, ready to…
New yam festival, in Igbo land, is one of the oldest traditional and cultural festivities that portrays and promotes the Igbo identity in grand styles. As one of the biggest Igbo cultural festivities marked annually, the festival often comes in stages, beginning with its celebration at community level by traditional rulers of various towns, after…
The matriarch of the Yar’adua family, Hajia Dada, has passed away at the remarkable age of 102. She was the mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, as well as late Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the current Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army. Hajia Dada’s passing occurred on Monday…
The Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who was arrested on Monday risks a potential two-year prison sentence in the country or deportation if found guilty of calling for violence against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent The suspect appeared in court on monday following her arrest by Toronto Police on September 1, 2024, for allegedly…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate Ozee has promised to give his colleague, Onyeka 10 per cent of the reality show’s prize money if he emerges as the winner. Organisers of the show dissolved the pairs on Sunday, leaving the housemates to compete solo for the grand prize. During a conversation with Onyeka on…
The three leading opposition figures in Nigeria – Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (Labour Party), and Rabiu Kwankwaso (NNPP) – are exploring a potential merger to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election. According to PDP deputy national spokesman Ibrahim Abdullahi, the opposition leaders are willing to put aside personal…
