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target=_blank>FCCPC to sanction 5 airlines over alleged price fixing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is considering sanctions against five domestic airlines over alleged price-fixing during the 2025 Christmas travel period. The commission said the action followed complaints from travellers who paid significantly higher fares for domestic flights during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Executive Vice Chairman and
target=_blank>Shooting Stars snatch stoppage-time win over Rivers United in rescheduled NPFL clash
Shooting Stars Sports Club secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Rivers United in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League match at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex on Thursday. A late strike by Qamar Adegoke in stoppage time sealed the win for the Ibadan side in a tightly contested encounter. The fixture featured league leaders Rivers
target=_blank>11 states listed as high-risk for meningitis
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has identified 11 states as high-risk areas for cerebrospinal meningitis, urging residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures. In a public health advisory issued on Thursday, the agency warned that Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe and Borno are currently at elevated risk of meningitis
target=_blank>D’Tigress’ six-game winning streak ends with first defeat at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, suffered a 77–60 defeat to South Korea women’s national basketball team at the ongoing FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in France. The result ended D’Tigress’ six-game winning streak and marked their first loss of the qualifying tournament. Nigeria went into the game on the
target=_blank>FCT: Residents struggle with heat wave amid poor power supply
Some residents of Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have expressed their discomfort while grappling with intense heat as unstable electricity supply continues to worsen living conditions in their communities. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. NAN reports that areas such as
target=_blank>Leading Nigeria Police Force, my highest professional privilege – Egbetokun
The immediate past Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, said his opportunity to lead the Nigeria Police Force was the highest privilege in his professional life. Egbetokun said this on Thursday in Abuja during a pullout parade organised in his honour. He said the office of the I-G was of a continual service and
target=_blank>Uba Sani Distributes Intervention To 5,000 Cooperatives
Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that the objective of his administration is to make Kaduna State the agricultural and livestock capital of Northern Nigeria. The governor who made this known at the flag off of the distribution of Livestock Intervention to 5,000 cooperatives on Thursday, further said that the State will be a centre of
target=_blank>UK shuts down roads, airspace ahead of Tinubu’s visit
Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced security measures, including temporary road closures and extended airspace restrictions, ahead of the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The visit, which will be hosted by Charles III, is scheduled to begin on March 18, with the Nigerian president expected to arrive with the First Lady, Oluremi
target=_blank>OPay denies office closure over alleged tax issues
OPay has dismissed reports circulating online that its offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over alleged tax violations, describing the claims as misleading. In a statement issued by its management, the fintech company said its offices across the country remain open and fully operational, adding that it continues
target=_blank>Era of leaking information over, Gov Yusuf warns cabinet members
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has warned members of the State Executive Council against acts of disloyalty, internal rivalry and leaking of government information. The governor gave the warning during the 38th Executive Council meeting with cabinet members, where he urged them to remain committed to the principles and objectives of the government.
target=_blank>Benue State Security Trust Fund Establishment Bill passes second reading at Assembly
A bill seeking the establishment of the Benue State Security Trust Fund and for other matters connected therewith has passed a second reading at the Benue State House of Assembly. The bill was read for the second time during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Alfred Emberger. Leading the debate on the
Benue State Security Trust Fund Establishment Bill passes second reading at Assembly
target=_blank>FCCPC to announce sanction for five Nigerian airlines found guilty of price fixing
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has found five Nigerian airlines guilty of price fixing. A presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement on X on Thursday, citing the conclusion of a preliminary investigation. According to him, the guilty airlines would be sanctioned and asked to refund the excess charges to customers.
FCCPC to announce sanction for five Nigerian airlines found guilty of price fixing
target=_blank>NAFDAC warns public over fake avastin injection in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has raised an alert over the circulation of counterfeit Avastin vials 400 mg/16 ml and directed its zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance and remove the fake products from circulation across the country. In a statement issued by the agency, NAFDAC identified
NAFDAC warns public over fake avastin injection in circulation
target=_blank>BREAKING: President Tinubu meets service chiefs in Abuja
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with service chiefs amid growing attacks on security personnel and military formations across the country. This was contained in a statement posted on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via X. This comes one day after the Minister of Defence, Christopher
BREAKING: President Tinubu meets service chiefs in Abuja
target=_blank>Nigerian varsity rusticates 20 students over examination malpractice
The Senate of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, FUDMA, Katsina State, has approved the rustication of 20 students found guilty of engaging in various forms of examination malpractice. This is contained in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina on Thursday by the university’s Director of Information and Protocol, Nasiru Abdul. Abdul said the decision was
Nigerian varsity rusticates 20 students over examination malpractice
target=_blank>Government’s inaction fuels mob killings, not Sharia law – Ex-Rep Danmaliki
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Danmaliki, has blamed the rising cases of mob killings linked to alleged blasphemy on the government’s failure to prosecute perpetrators, insisting that Sharia law does not support the killing of innocent people. Danmaliki said Sharia law does not apply to non-Muslims and remains a religious right
Government’s inaction fuels mob killings, not Sharia law – Ex-Rep Danmaliki
target=_blank>‘They are not magicians’ – Lawan demands funding for Nigerian military
The senator representing Yobe North, Senator Ahmed Lawan, has called for improved funding and timely release of resources to Nigeria’s armed forces and security agencies, warning that the country’s security personnel cannot effectively tackle insecurity without adequate support. He stated this while speaking during a plenary session on Thursday. Lawan stressed that soldiers and security
‘They are not magicians’ – Lawan demands funding for Nigerian military
target=_blank>Invitation to City Boy rally in Owerri insult to Igbo youths – OYC
The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC has rejected the official invitation given to it for the City Boy Movement rally in Owerri, Imo State, saying it is an affront on Igbo youths. The OYC, a statement by its National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka on Thursday, also advised all Igbo youths to shun the Owerri rally being
Invitation to City Boy rally in Owerri insult to Igbo youths – OYC
target=_blank>Gunman invade school in US, open fire on students
Two people were injured Thursday morning when a gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. Officials said the gunman was immediately shot dead by security operatives in the area. It was learned that the gunman invaded the school premises at about 11 am and opened fire in Constant Hall. Reports
Gunman invade school in US, open fire on students
target=_blank>Court rules against Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility for another term as governor
The Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, declared that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is not qualified to contest the 2028 governorship election in the state. A judgment delivered by Justice Toyin Adegoke, ruled that allowing Aiyedatiwa to seek another term would violate the constitutional limit of eight years tenure. The court held that
Court rules against Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility for another term as governor
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