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Nigeria Customs’ first female pilot earns commercial licence in US

  The first female pilot of the Nigeria Customs Service, Nafisat Balogun, has secured…

APGA releases 2027 primary election timetable, fixes nomination fees

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance has unveiled a provisional…

Iran threatens strait of Hormuz closure amid US tensions escalate

Tehran has issued a fresh warning that it could once again shut down the…

FCCPC denies banning airtime, data borrowing services

  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has dismissed widespread claims that it…

Pope Leo XIV celebrates largest African mass in Cameroon tour stop

Pope Leo XIV has presided over the largest Mass of his African visit so…

Airtel suspends airtime, data advances over regulatory alignment

  Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit…

Lagos sets vaccination plan for 1,600 intending hajj pilgrims

  The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has finalized arrangements for the vaccination…

United Nigeria Airlines records third bird strike in 48 hours

  United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed another bird strike involving its Embraer 190 aircraft,…

Japan backs Israel-Lebanon ceasefire amid reports of violations

Japan on Friday expressed support for the recently announced 10-day ceasefire between Israel and…

Macron, Starmer lead talks on multinational force for Strait of Hormuz security

French President, Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, are set to convene…

Arab nations welcome Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, back Lebanese sovereignty

Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Oman on Friday voiced support for the 10-day ceasefire…

Edo gov approves full scholarships for late general’s Braimah children

  The Edo State Government has approved full educational scholarships for the three children…

Dangote, Trump, make TIME 100 most influential list

  Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among the world’s most influential…

United Nigeria airline suffers sixth bird strike in four months

  United Nigeria Airlines has reported another bird strike involving one of its aircraft,…

Senate orders NNPC to account for N210trn, summons Kyari for April 29

  The Senate has set April 29, 2026, as the deadline for the management…