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FlyDubai Co-Pilot Previously Barred From Flying In Oman Over Alleged Extremism Concerns

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking captain had previously been barred from flying in Oman over alleged extremist views. The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking the captain during a Tel Aviv-bound flight had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns that he had adopted extremist views, according to a...

Nigeria’s Amos Dangut Assumes Office As WAEC Registrar/CEO

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

Months after his appointment, Amos Dangut has assumed office as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Dangut, a Nigerian, took over as the 14th Registrar of the Council on October 1, 2026, according to a statement by the Head, Public Affairs, at WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, Demianus...

Alleged Cybercrime: Prosecution Faults Sowore’s Demand For DSS Chief To Testify

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

The prosecution in the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has faulted the insistence by the defence that the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, must appear personally in court to testify as a defence witness. At the...

Nollywood Legend Olu Jacobs Laid To Rest

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

The curtain has finally fallen on one of the most prominent figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Olu Jacob! The veteran was buried after a funeral service that attracted family members, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries from different walks of life. Friday’s service, held in the Lekki area of Lagos, was the...

I’ll Withdraw From Atiku, Campaign For Tinubu If Fuel Drops To ₦600- Amaechi

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

The Vice-Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the rising cost of living, saying the removal of fuel subsidy without adequate measures to cushion its effects has made life more difficult for Nigerians. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State,...

Tinubu Hosts Dangote, Rabiu, Others In Lagos

NewsDeskNgOct 3, 2026October 3, 20260

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received a series of high-profile visitors at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, bringing together leading figures from Nigeria’s business, political and state leadership. Among those who visited the President were the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul...

Omosehin: NAICOM’s Recapitalisation That Puts Policyholders First

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2026October 2, 20260

By Abua Hunde‎‎For years, Nigeria’s insurance industry has occupied an uncomfortable position in the national economy. Its importance has never been in doubt, yet its enormous potential has remained largely untapped because of weak public confidence, low penetration, concerns over claims settlement and the limited financial capacity of some operators....

Moody’s Warns France Faces Prolonged Political Gridlock Over Budget

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2026October 2, 20260

Moody’s says France faces prolonged political uncertainty over its 2027 budget, with fragmentation complicating efforts to achieve fiscal consolidation. France faces considerable uncertainty over the approval of its 2027 budget, as the upcoming presidential election and deep political divisions could make it harder for the government to reduce the country’s...

Kalu: Alex Otti Has Failed Abia In All Sectors, I’ll Run Abia With Zero Tolerance For Corruption

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2026October 2, 20260

ADC candidate Kalu Kalu Tagu says Alex Otti has failed Abia, pledging to apply public resources properly with zero corruption tolerance. ADC governorship candidate in Abia State, Kalu Kalu Agu, has accused Governor Alex Otti of failing the state across all sectors of its economy stating that his administration would...

Hundreds Of French Schools Shut As Students Protest Teacher Shortages, Overcrowding

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2026October 2, 20260

French students protest overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and poor school conditions as hundreds of schools close nationwide. Hundreds of schools across France have been closed as students continue protests over poor conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school buildings. The demonstrations began in Paris earlier this week before...