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Deborah Nnamdi The runway at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport has been temporarily closed for inspection and clearance after a Max Air aircraft suffered a tire burst while landing on Tuesday night. The incident led to flight disruptions though all 53 passengers and crew aboard were safely evacuated without injuries.…

The Federal Government revealed on Tuesday that it had repatriated 828 foreign nationals to their home countries in 2024. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Interior Minister, announced during a media briefing in Abuja. Although he did not specify the individuals’ offenses, he confirmed that the repatriation was executed by the Nigeria…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, today announced that it has approved the waiver of non-refundable annual license renewal fees for existing Bureaux De Change (BDCs) in the country. The Apex Bank disclosed this in a circular to all BDC operators and stakeholders in the financial services…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed the popular Cemetery market in Aba, Abia State as part of efforts to curb the circulation of fake and substandard wine and beverages in Nigeria. The market is allegedly known as a haven for…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government of Nigeria generated approximately N2.4 billion from marriage contracts through its marriage registry in 2024. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a media chat. According to the minister, over N3.2 billion was generated from expatriate quota applications, marking…

The presidential candidate of the opposition Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Monday, dashed the hopes of some opposition leaders aiming to form a coalition ahead of 2027, distancing himself from such a venture. He emphatically stated: “I’m not interested in coalition for power grabbing.”…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise for various positions across the Federal Civil Service. In a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, on Monday, the Commission invited eligible Nigerians to submit applications…

By Deborah Nnamdi Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed regrets that, for over 12 years, the state-owned Fire Service Stations were left in limbo. Fubara, who spoke through a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, assured that the ongoing rehabilitation will be concluded…

By Sodeeq Kamsela Hope brightens for a peaceful resolution of the legal tussle between Aare Afe Babalola and human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, as the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, wades into the conflict. The Ooni, along with prominent Yoruba traditional rulers in Ekiti State, visited…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, concealed in duvets, packaged for export to the United Kingdom through the cargo shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. According to a statement…