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Freight Forwarders Fret Over FAAN’s New Charges On Cargoes

04.02.2026

Airport freight forwarders on Tuesday raised the alarm over what they described as an arbitrary and unilateral increase in charges by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) without stakeholders’ consultation. They warned that the decision, if not reviewed through dialogue, could disrupt cargo operations across airports nationwide and further depress government revenue. The position...

Police Nab Two Suspects, Foil Kidnapping Attempt In Edo

04.02.2026

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two men suspected to be members of a kidnapping syndicate and thwarted another attempted abduction along the Auchi–Igarra axis of the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, the arrests were made during routine patrols conducted by operatives of the Igarra...

Abia Govt Approves Establishment Of SME Village, Innovation

04.02.2026

Abia State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the establishment of a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Village and Innovation Hub in the commercial city of Aba to boost the economy of the State. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who announced the approval in Umuahia, said the establishment of the SME Village is a...

Ikeja Electric To Sue Online Media Over Smear Campaign

04.02.2026

Ikeja Electric has announced plans to commence defamation proceedings against the authors and publishers of what it described as a false and malicious online publication targeting the company and its top leadership. The statement, signed by Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, identified the circulating material as a coordinated disinformation campaign. The company alleged that...

‘Angela Okorie Has Not Been Rearrested’-Management

04.02.2026

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has debunked claims that she was rearrested following her release from the Suleja Correctional Centre as false. Debunking the purported news report, her management, “The Moving Train Entertainment”, said such information is not only inaccurate but also misleading. In a statement shared on Okorie’s Instagram story, her management clarified that the actress...

Biggest Nigerian Players Who Moved During The 2026 Winter Transfer Window

04.02.2026

The 2026 winter transfer window produced major movements involving Nigerian footballers across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From established Super Eagles stars seeking fresh challenges to younger players going out on loan for game time and development, the window reflected the wide reach and continued relevance of Nigerian talent in global football. AJIBADE OLUSESAN,...

C’River Assembly Suspends Vice Chairman Of Ogoja LGA

04.02.2026

The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, for a period of ninety days. The suspension followed an impeachment notice forwarded to the House and signed by the Leader of the Ogoja Legislative Council, Dr Elizabeth Mbim, alleging gross misconduct and abandonment...

Senate Wants More Revenues For FG, Moves To Alter Allocation Formula

04.02.2026

A Bill seeking an upward review of the Federal Government’s share in the existing revenue allocation formula yesterday passed its first reading at the Senate. In the current revenue sharing formula, the Federal Government is allocated 52.68 per cent, states receive 26.72 per and local governments 20.60 per cent. However, notwithstanding the disparity amongst the...

Expert Calls For Early Detection

04.02.2026

As the world marks World Cancer Day 2026, a healthcare expert says new data continues to highlight cancer as a major public health challenge in Nigeria, affecting both men and women and often detected too late for effective treatment. Dr Emmanuel Iyere, Head of Diagnostics Services at PPC Limited, stated that analysis of data from...

Energy Leaders, Regulators Push For Regional Collaboration To End Africa’s Power Crisis

04.02.2026

Energy leaders and regulators have urged African countries to abandon siloed national approaches and embrace regional collaboration as the surest path to solving the continent’s persistent electricity deficits, unlocking stranded gas resources and driving sustainable economic growth. They agreed that Africa’s emerging unified voice already evident in global climate negotiations and the African Continental Free...