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ValueJet Responds To NCAA Pilot Suspension
ValueJet has issued an official statement addressing the recent incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which resulted in the suspension of two of its pilots by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). According to preliminary findings by the NCAA, a ValueJet pilot initiated departure procedures from the designated bay without obtaining the required pre-departure clearance. The aviation authority...
Ebonyi Rice Farmers Raise Alarm Over Flood Threat To Harvest
Rice farmers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, have voiced serious concerns over continuous rainfall, which they say is endangering the 2025 rice production and harvest. Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the farmers reported that persistent downpours have caused widespread flooding and waterlogging, damaging crops across key rice-growing areas in the state. Mr. Emmanuel Nwali,...
Uk Charity Watchdog Exonerate Prince Harry Of ‘Bullying’ In African Charity Row
The UK charity watchdog Wednesday cleared Prince Harry of accusations of bullying in a row with an African charity he founded, but deplored that the bitter internal dispute was played out in public. The charity Sentebale was at the centre of an explosive boardroom dispute in March and April when chairperson Sophie Chandauka publicly accused Harry, the youngest son of...
“We’re Not Connected With Proposed Protest At INEC Headquarters” – LP Chair
The national leadership of the Labour Party has dissociated itself from a planned protest scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja. A statement issued on Tuesday by Mr Ken Asogwa, the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Interim National Chairman of the party, Senator Nenadi Usman, said the party...
Ministry Clarifies Position On Allegations Against UBEC Executive Secretary
The Federal Ministry of Education has responded to recent media reports alleging financial and administrative misconduct against the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry said it is aware of the allegations and has reviewed the...
Lekki Borehole Users Likely Consuming ‘Shit Water’ — Lagos Govt
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mahmood Adegbite, has raised serious concerns over the quality of borehole water in the Lekki area, warning that residents may be unknowingly consuming contaminated water. Speaking during a recent stakeholders’ meeting, Adegbite highlighted the health risks posed by untreated wastewater in the area and stressed the...
Gov Adeleke Travels To US For Davido’s Wedding
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has travelled to the United States to attend the wedding of his nephew and internationally acclaimed music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Davido earlier confirmed that he and his wife, Chioma Avril Rowland, would hold their white wedding in Miami, Florida, in August 2025. He made the announcement during an interview on The...
First HoldCo Plan To Dispose Shares After Otudeko’s Exit
First HoldCo Plc has announced plans to sell a 25 per cent stake in the company that was recently transferred to a special purpose vehicle, RC Investment Management Ltd. According to Bloomberg, the Managing Director of First HoldCo, Wale Oyedeji, disclosed the development during an investor conference call held in Lagos recently. “We will be disposing of those shares, and...
Kano APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu Second Term Bid
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Similarly, they reaffirmed their loyalty to a former National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, endorsing him as the leader of the APC in Kano State. The endorsement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Ganduje’s residence on Tuesday. Speaking during...
WAEC Announces 2025 WASSCE Result As Worst Performance In Decade
The West African Examinations Council announced on Monday the worst performance of candidates in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination in a decade, sparking widespread concern among stakeholders over the state of education, the rising influence of malpractice, and the readiness for full digital transition in national examinations. Unwrapping the results, head, National Office, WAEC Nigeria, Dr Amos...
