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Air Peace Blames Bird Strike for Gatwick–Lagos Flight Disruption, Defends Passenger Handling 0
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- May 2, 2026
Air Peace has explained the disruption of its London Gatwick–Lagos flight on May 1, attributing the incident to a bird strike that forced the aircraft to be grounded for safety inspections. The airline issued the clarification in response to a viral video alleging that passengers were stranded without proper communication or care. It rejected the
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Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Earnings Climb to ₦68.1bn as Reforms Boost Output and Royalties 0
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- May 1, 2026
The federal government has revealed that revenue from Nigeria’s solid minerals sector rose to about ₦68.1 billion in 2025, with remittances into the Federation Account reaching ₦63.92 billion within the first eleven months of the year. The update was presented as stakeholders gathered in Abuja for the Africa Commodities Conference and Exhibition (ACCE), where proposals
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Umahi Flags Funding Challenges as Abuja–Lokoja Highway Reconstruction Kicks Off 0
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- May 1, 2026
The Federal Ministry of Works has reiterated its resolve to rehabilitate the deteriorating Abuja–Lokoja highway, with Minister of Works, David Umahi, pointing to funding limitations as the biggest hurdle affecting infrastructure delivery across Nigeria. He disclosed this during a high-level meeting with the Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Salam Ozige Deedat, where both federal and
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CSOs, IPAC Slam INEC’s 2027 Election Timetable, Warn of Compressed Schedule and Declining Electoral Competition 0
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- May 1, 2026
Members of the Nigeria Civil Society Coalition have criticised the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 elections, describing it as overly tight and unsuitable for delivering a credible electoral process. Their concerns were raised as the Situation Room on Thursday in Abuja introduced a digital monitoring platform, the Situation
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CAN Condemns Ekiti Church Attack, Raises Alarm Over Rising Killings 0
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- April 30, 2026
The Christian Association of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of a pastor in Ekiti State and warned that increasing attacks on churches and worshippers must not be tolerated. Reacting to the incident in Eda Oniyo Ekiti and related abductions in Kogi State, CAN President Daniel Okoh described the violence as a serious assault on
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Tinubu Urges Plateau Leaders to Take Bold Steps Toward Ending Violence 0
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- April 30, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders from Plateau State to return home and implement concrete actions to break the cycle of violence. Speaking during a high-level meeting in Abuja with a delegation led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the President stressed the need for dialogue, tolerance, and practical solutions. He urged
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