Abuja Runway Excursion: NSIB Commences Investigation On B737-400 Cargo Aircraft 

NewsNigeriaAbuja Runway Excursion: NSIB Commences Investigation On B737-400 Cargo Aircraft 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 12, 2024

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said it has commenced an investigation into the runway excursion involving a Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration and nationality marks 5N-JRT, operated by Allied Air on Wednesday in Abuja. According to reports made available to journalists, the incident occurred at approximately 10:06 AM local time at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The aircraft, operating as flight AJK206 from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, skidded off the right side...

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Warri, Kaduna Refineries Still Idle Despite $2.9 Billion Allocation – CSOs

BusinessNewsNigeriaOil & GasWarri, Kaduna Refineries Still Idle Despite $2.9 Billion Allocation – CSOs

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 12, 2024

Human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana (SAN) and a coalition of 145 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed concerns over the $2.9 billion reportedly allocated for the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s three local refineries, Warri, Kaduna, and Port Harcourt. The coalition has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, to address the pressing questions surrounding the utilization of the funds. They are demanding detailed...

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Goodluck Jonathan-led West African Elders Felicitate Mahama

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGoodluck Jonathan-led West African Elders Felicitate Mahama

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 12, 2024

…Laud Ghanaians Over Credible Polls Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan led West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has congratulated the President-elect of Ghana, Mr. John Mahama, and commended Ghanaians for the largely peaceful and orderly conduct of the December 7, 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. The Elders whose mission left Ghana on Wednesday following the official announcement of the election results by the Electoral Commission of Ghana described the election as transparent, stressing that Ghana has...

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Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Hits 1.48 Million BPD in November, OPEC Reports

NewsNigeriaNigeria’s Crude Oil Production Hits 1.48 Million BPD in November, OPEC Reports

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 11, 2024

…NUPRC Confirms 11.43% Increase in Oil Production Nigeria has maintained its position as Africa’s largest oil producer, recording a notable rise in crude oil output for the month of November, according to reports from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). OPEC, in its latest monthly report released on Wednesday, revealed that Nigeria’s oil production rose to 1.48 million barrels per day (bpd) in November, up...

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Boko Haram Kills 14 Nigerian Fishermen Seeking Refuge in Niger

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBoko Haram Kills 14 Nigerian Fishermen Seeking Refuge in Niger

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 11, 2024

Boko Haram insurgents have killed 14 Nigerian fishermen in Niger Republic, according to reports from the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), a militia group assisting the Nigerian military. The fishermen, originally displaced from Malam Fatori and Doron Bago towns in Borno State, had sought refuge in Niger’s Diffa region to escape frequent Boko Haram attacks. They were fishing on Sunday when the jihadists struck, killing them in the Bosso area near the Nigerian border. “All...

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Police Seize Fake Notes Worth N129 Billion in Kano

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Seize Fake Notes Worth N129 Billion in Kano

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 11, 2024

…Three Suspects Nabbed The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the recovery of fake currencies totalling N129,542,823,000 in Kano State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, revealed that the arrest of three suspects led to the major breakthrough. The suspects were identified as Nura Ibrahim, Muhammad Muntari, and Usman Abdullahi. According to the statement, “Recently, in Kano, the police successfully recovered the sum of N129,542,823,000 in counterfeit currencies,...

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Human Rights Secures Release Of 50 Inmates

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHuman Rights Secures Release Of 50 Inmates

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre, HRCRC in Ebonyi State has secured the release of over 50 inmates in different Correctional Centers across the state. George Etamesor, Executive Director of the centre disclosed this on Tuesday in Abakaliki during a programme to commemorate the International Human Rights Day, explained that the feat was achieved through the collaboration of the National Human Rights Commission, Legal Aid Council, Ministry of Justice, Correctional Service, Nigerian Bar Association...

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UNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

NewsNigeriaPoliticsUNODC Praises Nigeria On war Against Corruption

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has expressed delight that Nigeria was making progress in fighting corruption, with more citizens demanding accountability. Mr Cheikh Toure, Country Representative of UNODC, who stated this at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Abuja on Tuesday, highlighting the recent national corruption survey showing encouraging signs of progress. Toure stressed that in spite of the positive developments, there was still much work to be done, stressing...

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10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Arrested In Nigeria – Interior Minister

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria10 Wanted Interpol Suspects Arrested In Nigeria – Interior Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Security operatives in Nigeria have arrested 10 persons on INTERPOL’s watch list while entering the country. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex. The data complex comprising the command and control centre (regular migration), NIS Data centre, ECOWAS biometric card production centre, interior Data Centre, and a 0.5KW solar power plant were among the facilities unveiled by...

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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

NewsNigeriaPoliticsZamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal Debunks Kidnapping Of 50 Persons

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 11, 2024

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has debunked reports of kidnappings by bandits in the Maradun Local Government Area of the state. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal described the news as false and inaccurate. “I am not aware of that incident. I am here in Zamfara State, and I haven’t heard about that incident. “I am not aware that 50 people were kidnapped in Maradun Local Government. Whoever gave you that information,...

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