Daniel Otera

Nigeria Airlines to Ground Flights April 20 Over Fuel Costs

  Domestic aviation in Nigeria faces imminent paralysis as airline operators have collectively served notice of operational suspension effective April 20, 2026, following what industry leadership describes as unsustainable economic pressure from fuel procurement costs. The decision, communicated through an April 14 directive attributed to Airline Operators of Nigeria President Abdulmunaf Sarina, positions the sector…

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Hoyos: 20-Year Messi Bond Won’t Bend Discipline

Inter Miami’s elevation of Guillermo Hoyos from sporting director to head coach places a long-standing mentor of Lionel Messi at the tactical helm, though the 62-year-old Argentine insists their two-decade relationship will not compromise training ground discipline. The appointment, announced Wednesday, follows Javier Mascherano’s abrupt departure after just four months—a tenure that nonetheless delivered the…

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FG Flood Alert Lists 33 States, FCT As High Risk Zones

  A comprehensive flood forecast released yesterday by the Federal Government warns that no fewer than 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory will experience high flood risk during the 2026 rainy season, with authorities urging immediate preparatory measures to avert a repeat of previous disaster years. The 2026 Annual Flood Outlook, presented by the…

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Malema Jailed 5 Years for Rifle Discharge

A magistrate’s court in South Africa has handed down a five-year prison sentence to Julius Malema, the 45-year-old leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, concluding proceedings that have traversed eight years since the underlying incident. The ruling, delivered Thursday by Magistrate Twanet Olivier, found that Malema’s discharge of an assault rifle during a 2018 party…

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April 28-30 Fixed for Police Recruitment Computer Tests Nationwide

  The selection pipeline for new constables into the Nigeria Police Force will advance to its cognitive assessment stage between April 28 and 30, 2026, as the Police Service Commission finalises logistical arrangements for the nationwide Computer-Based Aptitude Test. The examination window follows the conclusion of physical and document verification exercises scheduled to wrap up…

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UTME 2026 Kicks Off Nationwide

  Nigeria’s largest single coordinated academic assessment commenced Thursday with the opening session of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, marking the beginning of a seven-day logistical operation spanning 966 accredited facilities nationwide. The examination cycle, administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, will conclude April 22 after processing approximately 2.2 million prospective university…

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CBN Proposes Mandatory Loan Dispute Panel

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed a specialised mediation panel that would serve as the mandatory first point of resolution for disputes arising from secured lending transactions, effectively reducing immediate recourse to litigation in matters involving movable assets used as collateral. The proposal was outlined in a circular issued on Tuesday and signed…

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March Inflation Hits 15.38%

  Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, snapping a year-long easing trend and signalling renewed pressure on household budgets across the country. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed the figures in its Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The increase marks the first time the headline inflation rate…

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No Murder Calls, Just Protection – Barbir

A United States-based humanitarian worker, Alex Barbir, has rejected allegations that his public statements and activities in Plateau and Benue states have fuelled violence, insisting his mission is focused solely on protecting vulnerable communities and supporting reconstruction efforts. Barbir addressed the claims during an interview on TVC News on Tuesday, responding to concerns that his…

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