Helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River, Record Casualties

NewsNigeriaHelicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River, Record Casualties

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 11, 2025

One person has been confirmed dead and two others were rescued from the water after a helicopter crash into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday. The crash occurred near the shore, next to Pier 40, just across the river from New Jersey. The New York Police Department said the conditions of the rescued victims remain unknown. According to CBS News, five people were aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash, including three children...

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17 Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna Regain Freedom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria17 Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna Regain Freedom

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 11, 2025

Personnel from Section 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, of the Nigerian Army have rescued 17 kidnapped victims in Kaduna. According to the Army, the victims were medically examined and treated, profiled and debriefed, and promptly handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, Kaduna State Command, on the same day to facilitate their safe and swift reunion with their families. “This remarkable rescue operation clearly reflects the troops’ commitment and professionalism, whose determination in the face of...

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NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” Over ‘Offensive’ Lyrics

MediaNewsNigeriaNBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” Over ‘Offensive’ Lyrics

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 2025

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has told Nigerian TV and radio stations to stop airing Eedris Abdulkareem’s new song “Tell Your Papa,” calling it “objectionable.” In a memo dated 9 April 2025, the Commission said the song falls short of what it considers decent for public broadcast. The ban was announced by Susan Obi, NBC’s Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring. Even though “Tell Your Papa” is trending on social media, NBC says its message breaches...

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No More Paperwork: FG Moves Visa Applications and Landing Cards Online

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNo More Paperwork: FG Moves Visa Applications and Landing Cards Online

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 2025

In a bid to tighten border security and make travelling into Nigeria easier, the Federal Government has announced the introduction of an electronic visa system and digital landing and exit cards. The announcement came on Wednesday in Abuja during a joint meeting between the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and his Interior counterpart, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Keyam explained that with the new system, visitors can now apply for Nigerian visas online and upload...

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Sir Paul Chukwuma Secures YPP Governorship Ticket

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSir Paul Chukwuma Secures YPP Governorship Ticket

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 11, 2025

Sir Paul Chukwuma was nominated as the Young Progressives Party – YPP candidate on November 8, 2025, in the Anambra State Governorship Election. The nomination exercise held at the State secretariat of the YPP in Awka, was well-attended by leaders and members of the party. The National Chairman of the party, Comrade Emmanuel Bishop Amakiri, and National Secretary of the YPP, Barr. Vidiyeno Bamaiyi, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, other members of the party’s...

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City Controller Chris Hollins Inaugurates Cartoon Showcase at TSU CommWeek

NewsCity Controller Chris Hollins Inaugurates Cartoon Showcase at TSU CommWeek

PilotnewsApril 10, 2025

City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins led a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to officially open the My Humorous Brushstrokes cartoon exhibition, hosted by Texas Southern University (TSU) professor and veteran journalist-cartoonist Dr. Anthony Ogbo. The event, held April 9 at TSU’s MLK Center, was part of the School of Communication’s annual CommWeek celebration. Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, the five-day exhibition showcased over 20 editorial cartoons, digital illustrations, and...

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Incessant Kidnappings Worries Kogi Community

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaIncessant Kidnappings Worries Kogi Community

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

Due to incessant kidnappings and worsening insecurity in Oke-Ere community in Yagba West local government area of Kogi State, some women from the area have staged a protest, calling an end to the menace. According to reports emanating from the community that kidnappings have become a daily affair in the area and that the people have become helpless. The sources said a certain kidnapper (name withheld) came out publicly to denounce kidnapping and mentioned some...

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Osun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaOsun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

Following unrest at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the management  has announced the closure of the institution for one week. The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday. The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups. To this end, the Polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break,...

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Fishermen In Taraba Warned Over Use Of Chemicals, Explosives For Fishing

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFishermen In Taraba Warned Over Use Of Chemicals, Explosives For Fishing

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

Fishermen in Mutumbiyu of Gassol LGA of Taraba State have been warned to desist from using chemicals and explosives to catch fish or face sanctions. The Chief of Mutumbiyu, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammed gave the warning at his palace in Mutumbiyu shortly after the turbanning of Alhaji Bala Jambari as Sarkin Tarun (leader of fishermen) and Alhaji Tukura Julde as Danrimin Mutumbiyu. The monarch blamed fishermen for the sharp decline in fish populations and the extinction...

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Illicit Trade: Customs Deploys AI Scanners, 5,000 Officers At Border Points

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaIllicit Trade: Customs Deploys AI Scanners, 5,000 Officers At Border Points

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 10, 2025

To combat illicit trade and smuggling activities at key border points, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered scanners and forensic tools to tackle illicit trade. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the service announced this on Wednesday while speaking at the 4th World Customs Organisation (WCO) Donors Conference for the West and Central Africa Region in Abuja. The conference brought stakeholders together to align support and investments towards customs...

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