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Wipe Our Debts Or Flights Stop As Jet Fuel Soars 300%

23.04.2026

Nigerian airlines, on Wednesday, demanded a total cancellation of debts owed to aviation agencies, warning that a 300% spike in jet fuel prices has pushed domestic carriers to the brink of shutdown. The ultimatum came during an emergency meeting convened by Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo, as operators threatened to ground all flights...

Boko Haram’s Been Degraded, Security Improving, Says Akume

23.04.2026

…as Fulbe group pledges support for Tinubu’s reelection The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has said that the Boko Haram insurgents have been significantly degraded, adding that the security situation in the country has improved. The SGF said this on Thursday when he received members of the Renewed Hope...

Police, NSCDC To Combat Security Challenges

23.04.2026

The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Muhammad Bello, has on Thursday paid a visit to the Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) aimed at strengthening the existing synergy, revitalising the relationship, inducing better energy, networking and partnership in combating violence, crimes and criminality in the state. Speaking during the...

Sanwo-Olu Urges Govs To Strengthen Revenue Agencies For Higher IGR

23.04.2026

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday called on state governors across Nigeria to empower their Internal Revenue Services (IRS) with the autonomy and resources needed to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and drive sustainable development. Sanwo-Olu made the call at Lagos House, Marina, while receiving members of the Joint Revenue Board, who were...

Why I Distributed Cars, 287 Motorcycles To Constituency

23.04.2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said that he distributed 47 Sharon’s Cars and 287 Boxer Motorcycles to the Kano North Senatorial District All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmen, their Secretaries and others. This is contained in a statement issued by the State Coordinator of the Renewed Hopes Agenda, Mallam...

Group Petitions Tinubu Over ‘Blocked’ Military Pension Board Appointee

23.04.2026

The Security and Public Affairs Analysts Forum has petitioned President Bola Tinubu over what it described as the “Unlawful obstruction” of a presidential appointee, retired Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu, from assuming office at the Military Pensions Board. In a letter addressed to the President in Abuja, the group alleged that despite Adamu’s appointment...

FG’s Neglect Of Indigenous Experts Responsible For Economic Woes – Eleazu

23.04.2026

The outgoing President of the Nigerian Association of Economists (NAE), Prof. Innocent Eleazu, has said that the continuous refusal of the Federal Government to take advice from indigenous experts, especially those in international development finance and economic management, has been a major setback to the nation’s economy. Prof. Eleazu, a United States of America (USA)-based...

Wumi Toriola Praises Audience Support Amidst Cost Of Films

22.04.2026

Nollywood actress and producer, Wumi Toriola, has taken to her social media page to decry the economic and financial strain associated with filmmaking, revealing that they affect creative vision. This is as the actress expressed her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to her audience for their continued support of her projects. The actress highlighted the need...

Agric Expert Warns Against Raw Materials Export, Seeks Homegrown Industries

22.04.2026

The Chief Executive Officer of Davidorlah Nigeria Limited and Founder of Davidorlah Farms, Segun Alabi 0n Wednesday, made a strong case for a structural shift in Africa’s agricultural model, warning that the continent must urgently move from exporting raw materials to building value-driven industries. Alabi, who gave the warning while addressing National Assembly correspondents, said,...

Obi Calls For Urgent Investment In Education, Warns Nigeria Risks

22.04.2026

…Warns Nigeria Risks Falling Behind Former Anambra State governor and African Democratic Party (ADC) presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, warning that continued underinvestment could further weaken the country’s global competitiveness. Obi, a 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), made this call while delivering a lecture...