Tinubu returns to Abuja after overseas trip to France

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu returns to Abuja after overseas trip to France

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 7, 2024

President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja Tuesday night after spending nearly two weeks in Paris, France.  The President’s jet touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 9:00 p.m. local time. On the day of his departure, Tinubu’s spokesman Ajuri Ngalale said he was embarking on a “private visit” and availed Nigerians no further information. On his arrival, the President was received by the Chief of Staff, Femi...

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“Submit your weapons” Ekiti’s new CP warns criminals

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria“Submit your weapons” Ekiti’s new CP warns criminals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 7, 2024

The newly-posted police commissioner in Ekiti State, Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, assumed office on Tuesday with a warning to criminals to steer clear of the territory. Addressing local media upon arrival at Ekiti State Police headquarters, Adeniran said his deployment was a call to serve given the upswing in insecurity. Last week, Pilot News reported the assassination of two traditional rulers along with the abduction of schoolchildren in the Southwest State. The new Commissioner of Police...

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NAFDAC bans alcoholic beverages in sachets, bottles of 200ml and below

NewsNigeriaNAFDAC bans alcoholic beverages in sachets, bottles of 200ml and below

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets, and bottles of 200ml and below have become illegal in Nigeria effective 1 February 2024. The director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced this at a press conference on Monday. “Alcoholic drinks in sachets, PET and Glass bottles are pocket-friendly and can easily be carried around, by the under-aged (including primary and secondary...

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Tinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

…asks the military to step up the fight against terrorism President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, commissioned two TK129 ATAK helicopters and a King Air 360i aircraft acquired by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) while tasking the security agencies to do more in the fight against terrorism in the country. The new military choppers were inducted in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. President Tinubu, who is away in France, was represented by Vice President...

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High Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

NewsNigeriaSoccerHigh Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa has urged Nigerian visitors in the Southern African country to maintain “good conduct” before, during and after the Super Eagles’ clash with Bafana Bafana on Wednesday. On Saturday, 3 February, South Africa outscored Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time in the last quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2023. A day earlier, Nigeria also clinched the semi-final ticket after beating...

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First Lady gives Nigerians hope, says “hardship will soon fade away”

NewsNigeriaFirst Lady gives Nigerians hope, says “hardship will soon fade away”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu is full of hopes that the economic challenges in Nigeria will soon be history, and she wants Nigerians to share in her optimism. “The hardship situation is temporary; it will soon fade away,” said Mrs Tinubu on Monday when she hosted the wives of State governors in the State House, Abuja. Nigerians are faced with soaring prices of gas, food and transportation. Tinubu is still struggling to bring...

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Nigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The five Nigerian nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards were left empty-handed at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Asake were all tipped for various award categories, but the awards slipped through their fingers. Burna Boy led the pack of Nigerian artists with four nominations: Best Global Music Album for his latest album, “I Told Them…”, Best African Music Performance for “City Boys”, Best Global Music Performance for...

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Bandits abduct 2 catholic priests from parish rectory in Plateau

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits abduct 2 catholic priests from parish rectory in Plateau

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian Missionaries) is appealing for the safety and freedom of two members who were kidnapped by bandits on Thursday, 1 February. In a statement issued on 2 February, the provincial secretary of the Claretian Missionaries (CMF), Rev. Fr Dominic Ukpo announced with “sadness” the abduction of Rev. Fr Kenneth Kanwa and his assistant, Rev. Fr Jude Nwachukwu. Fr Kanwa is the parish priest of...

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National grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness

NewsNigeriaNational grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The power outage that persisted for several hours on Sunday is as a result of the collapse of the national grid, according to electricity distribution companies (discos). The Abuja Electricity Distribution, AEDC, said the grid collapsed at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, leading to a nationwide blackout. “The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) wishes to inform its valued customers that the power outage being experienced is a result of a system failure from the...

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Asisat Oshoala exits FC Barcelona for US club, Bay FC

NewsSoccerSportsAsisat Oshoala exits FC Barcelona for US club, Bay FC

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 2, 2024

Asisat Oshoala, the six-time African women’s footballer of the year, has officially bid farewell to Spanish giants FC Barcelona after five solid years. The Super Falcons forward announced her departure for Bay FC, a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, via a social media post on Thursday. Bay FC also released a statement confirming her signing following a “transfer fee” between the American club and FC Barcelona Femení. “To have the opportunity to add...

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