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The Mediterranean has claimed at least 22 more lives in a harrowing display of the risks facing those fleeing to Europe. Survivors of a rubber boat adrift for six days told Greek authorities that those who perished were thrown into the sea on the orders of a people smuggler. The vessel, which departed from Tobruk,…
Nigerian students have dominated the 2026 African Spelling Bee in Harare, Zimbabwe, taking the top spot in the Junior category. Oluwadamilola Adeolu, of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado-Ekiti, emerged as the continental champion after navigating a series of grueling elimination rounds. Fellow countryman Abdurrahman Yusuf, representing Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, secured third place. These individual…
In a definitive shift for Nigeria’s fiscal federalism, the 36 state governments saw their share of Value Added Tax (VAT) soar to ₦551.77 billion in January 2026. This represents a 30.4% increase from the previous month and marks the first distribution under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025. Under the new framework, the Federal Government’s take…
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three siblings by a recently arrived tenant in the Igbeagu community of Izzi Local Government Area. The victims, Favour, Obinna, and Kamso Okeoha, were taken on Saturday from their home in Nwezenyi village while their parents were away. The suspect, a woman who had moved…
The second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival (ETF 2.0) concluded on Friday, drawing an unprecedented 53,000 physical participants to the Enugu International Conference Centre. The four-day event, held from 24 to 27 February, exceeded its initial target of 50,000 attendees and trended globally on social media. Convener and State Commissioner for Innovation, Dr. Prince…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered an immediate safety audit following a fire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. He directed the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to reconvene for a joint inspection of Terminal 1. Authorities will begin the evaluation by 9:00 am to guide recovery efforts….
Danang, Vietnam — Unauthorized drones forced the delay of 54 commercial flights at Danang International Airport last week, authorities confirmed. The incidents occurred during the Lunar New Year holiday, one of the busiest periods in Vietnam’s aviation calendar. Airport operations were significantly disrupted, forcing pilots into holding patterns while air traffic controllers assessed potential risk….
ILORIN — Violence and chaos overshadowed a major philanthropic exercise in Oke-Onigbin, Irepodun Local Government Area, as organized thugs disrupted a high-value empowerment programme. Chief Adejoke Mistura Adeyemi, a United Kingdom-based philanthropist and House of Representatives hopeful, organized the event for All Progressives Congress (APC) members. The intervention targeted 1,500 beneficiaries drawn from Isin, Oke-Ero,…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in detention under the watch of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, as his legal team challenges the search of his Abuja residence. Authorities confirmed late Thursday that El-Rufai spent a second night in ICPC custody. However, the commission refused to disclose the exact allegations…
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of Mining Licence 11810 in Plateau State. Authorities acted after suspected toxic gas exposure reportedly killed several miners. The affected site lies within Wase Local Government Area. Officials identified the operator as Solid Unit Nigeria Limited. Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake directed an immediate investigation into…
