FAAN shuts Lagos airport runway as aircraft skids runway
Barely 16 days after Dana Air was shut down by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another aircraft belonging to XEJET Airlines also skidded off the runway and landed in the grass at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Following…
Gunmen shoot FIRS official dead in Abuja
Some unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a middle-aged man, identified as Khalid Bichi, in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night. Bichi, said to be an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, was reportedly killed by his attackers just before…
‘I made a mistake, but will correct it,’ Wike tells Rivers people
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has told the people of Rivers State that he made a mistake and he is ready to correct the mistake at the appropriate time. The former governor of Rivers State who…
Two Oyo private varsity guards arrested for raping female student
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, on Saturday, announced the arrest of two members of its vigilante group for allegedly raping a female student of the institution. The management, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, said the…
Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah misses out on AMVCA wins
The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Saturday was a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding achievements in African film and television. However, for Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke…
Runway Incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport: XEJET Airlines Aircraft Veers Off Course
Just 16 days after Dana Air was grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another Nigerian aircraft, operated by XEJET Airlines, experienced a runway incident, veering off course and landing on the grass. Following this occurrence, the Federal Airports Authority…
Osun Poly students protest EFCC arrest, vandalize vehicles
Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, have staged a protest against the arrest of their peers by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Eyewitnesses reported that the students engaged in vandalism late on Thursday, targeting various buildings…
NIMC uncovers syndicate selling fake NIN
The National Identity Management Commission on Friday said it had uncovered a syndicate of individuals posing as employees of the commission and issuing fake national identity numbers to unsuspecting Nigerians. It said some suspects had been arrested and were undergoing…
Actor Yomi Fabiyi’s Ongoing Support for Baba Ijesha
Despite the swirling controversy and ongoing legal battles surrounding the allegations of sexual assault against a minor, actor Yomi Fabiyi remains unwavering in his support for his embattled colleague, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. Here’s a detailed examination…
Afenifere celebrates Fasoranti at 98
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed gratitude to God for the life of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who clocks 98 today (Saturday). Various activities were lined up to commemorate the birthday including church services and social…