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Aviation: Nigerian lawmaker claims some pilots smoke Indian hemp before flying aircraft

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Abia North Senator, Orji Kalu, on Wednesday, alleged that some pilots flying aircraft in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and get 'high' before operating flights. He said this was one of... Read More


Sowore plans protest for Nnamdi Kanu's release, presidency kicks

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has begun mobilisation for the planned peaceful protest against the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of th... Read More


JUST IN: Senate begins screening of new INEC chairperson

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Senate has commenced the screening and confirmation process for the new Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. The exercise began... Read More


NCAA refutes Orji Kalu's claim that Nigerian pilots smoke Indian hemp before flights

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has debunked the allegations made by the senator representing Abia North and a former airline owner, Orji Uzor Kalu, that some Nigerian ... Read More


A little too late: ICC's first Darfur conflict conviction

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- On 6 October, the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Ali Abd-Al-Rahman (known as Ali Kushayb) on 27 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This was the ICC's ... Read More


Army commences disciplinary action against soldier for killing Ondo driver

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigerian Army said it has commenced disciplinary proceedings against a soldier involved in the death of a commercial bus driver in Akunu, Akoko North East Local Government Area... Read More


Reno Omokri, former US mayor, disagree on alleged genocide against Nigerian Christians

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has challenged members of the United States Congress to publicly identify Nigerians allegedly sponsoring terror attacks that have led to cl... Read More


Police arrest eight suspected cultists, armed robbers in Lagos

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight suspected cultists and armed robbers during a targeted raid in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu. The Command's spokesperson, Abimbol... Read More


Nigeria govt launches national job centres to tackle unemployment

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- The Nigerian government has announced the launch of the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide network of employability hubs aimed at connecting trained Nigerians to job opportu... Read More


BREAKING: Court-ordered medical panel declares Nnamdi Kanu fit to stand terrorism trial

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- A court-ordered medical panel has declared the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, fit to continue facing his ongoing terrorism trial. The team... Read More