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NCAA calls for witnesses in Ibom Air passenger incident

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on passengers who were on board the Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos flight where a fracas occurred to come forward with their accounts of... Read More


The flight of Maiyegun, By Mide Alabi

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Some days back, I switched on the news and saw a developing story that was unfolding. Someone was angry and decided to stand in front of a plane that was trying to take off. As us... Read More


16 inmates escape in another Nigerian prison break

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- At least 16 inmates escaped from a correctional facility in Nasarawa, north-central Nigeria, in the early hours of Tuesday, an official has said. The spokesperson of the Nigerian ... Read More


Gov Nwifuru speaks on deadly flood disaster in Ebonyi

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed sadness over the flood disaster in Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo Communities in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. PRE... Read More


Why KWAM 1 wasn't charged like Ibom Air passenger - NCAA clarifies

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the legal actions that followed the dual case of Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, Kwam 1, and Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assa... Read More


Jigawa govt uncovers teacher receiving salary despite absconding for 14 years

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has discovered that 245 teachers continue to receive monthly salaries after quitting the job, including one of them for ove... Read More


PHOTOS: Wanted Katsina terrorists hold peace talks

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Banditry kingpins in Katsina State have signed an agreement to stop attacking communities in Safana Local Government Area. Locals and security sources in the state told PREMIUM TI... Read More


BBNaija 10: Tracy becomes first female to retain Head of House title

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Tracy has emerged as the first female housemate to retain the interim Head of House (a new twist introduced by Big Brother Naija this '10/10' season.) She emerged as the second in... Read More


Ibom Air official to be punished for leaking 'unruly' passenger's indecent clip - Keyamo

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed outrage over a viral video showing the indecent exposure of Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused... Read More


Nigeria unveils strategy to reduce over-dependence on foreign aid

Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- The federal government has unveiled a new strategy to reduce Nigeria's over-reliance on international donors for healthcare, pledging to increase domestic funding and boost local m... Read More