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A Max Air Boeing 737 with 119 passengers experienced a tyre burst during takeoff at Yola Airport, en route to Abuja. No injuries were reported. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident, led by Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr. A Max Air Boeing 737, flight...
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulated Dr. Fola David for setting a new Guinness World Record with the largest drawing by an individual. The artwork, titled "Unity in Diversity," spans 850 square meters, surpassing the previous record. Sanwo-Olu praised Dr. David's dedication and...
A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee faces murder charges after allegedly suffocating her cousin during a dispute. Captured on security footage, the incident involved tampering with evidence. Authorities seek to try her in adult court for a lengthier sentence. A tragic incident in Humboldt...
Josephine Adeh, FCT police PPRO, decries the high rate of heartbreaks among Nigerian women caused by men, urging men to avoid leading women on without serious intentions. Delta State PPRO Bright Edafe also comments on relationship expectations. Josephine Adeh, the police public relations...
58 Nigerian women and children have been rescued from human traffickers in Ghana, bringing the total to 105 in three months. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) reports that the victims lured with promises of a better life, are returning to Nigeria for counseling and rehabilitation...
The Federal Government's distribution of 740 trucks of rice as palliatives has been marred by delays, with many states yet to receive their allocated share. States including Katsina, Plateau, and Borno report no delivery, causing widespread anxiety. Meanwhile, some regions like Oyo and Akwa Ibom...
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, face charges of wire fraud in Miami federal court. They are accused of defrauding sellers of high-end goods worth over $1 million. If convicted, they could each face up to 20 years in prison. Kingston is currently on probation for trafficking stolen...
Gunmen have killed Tanimu Kunbiya, chief of Chanchanji, and his son Yusuf in Taraba. The murder occurred as they returned from a funeral in Takum. Governor Agbu Kefas has called for an immediate investigation, emphasizing the need to address lawlessness and ensure those responsible are swiftly...
A fish trader led a gang in a gold heist in Abuja, stealing valuables worth ₦60 million. The gang broke into multiple homes, targeting a fourth residence where they accessed a safe containing gold and cash. Additionally, 16 suspects involved in motorcycle and tricycle thefts in Plateau were...
Afam Osigwe has been elected as the new National President of the Nigerian Bar Association, securing 20,435 votes in the 2024 NBA National Officers Election. Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, will succeed Yakubu Maikyau. Other elected officers include Sabastine Anyia, Bolatumi Animashaun...
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