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NCAA Halts Move To Deny Services To Indebted Airlines

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 20260

NCAA suspends enforcement action against indebted airlines as operators dispute debt claims and demand changes to payment system. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Monday announced the temporary suspension of its planned enforcement of the “no pay, no service” directive against airlines with outstanding statutory remittances, citing ongoing consultations and...

Court Grants Tunde Ayeni N200m Bail In Alleged N15.7bn Fraud Trial

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Court grants former Skye Bank chairman bail despite EFCC opposition in alleged multi-billion naira fraud prosecution case. A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has admitted former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tunde Ayeni, to bail in the sum of N200 million,...

Broadcasters Oppose June 17 Digital Switchover Target, Warn Against Illegal Rollout

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Broadcasters warn Nigeria’s planned digital migration may violate existing laws, disrupt industry operations and impose fresh costs nationwide. Nigeria’s planned June 17 digital switchover target has come under fresh scrutiny as Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Monday raised concerns over the rollout’s legality, preparedness and potential effect on the industry,...

NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

NSCDC sealed Chinese-linked firms over alleged railway vandalism and recycling of stolen infrastructure materials nationwide. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched one of the biggest crackdowns on economic sabotage in recent years after sealing all operational facilities belonging to Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity...

Nnaji Charles: APC Must Resolve Primary Election Disputes Before 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

APC stakeholder says unresolved irregularities and disputed primary results could create deeper divisions ahead of the general elections. APC stakeholder Nnaji Charles has warned that unresolved disputes arising from the party’s primaries could weaken internal unity and create major challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview...

Pope Leo Warns AI Could Fuel Endless Wars, Urges Global Pause On Development

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Pope Leo warns AI risks misinformation, war and exploitation, urging governments to slow development and strengthen ethical controls. Pope Leo has called on governments worldwide to slow down the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked technological growth could deepen global conflict, spread misinformation, and push humanity toward what...

Africa Rising in Global Affairs, Putin Tells Leaders Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Putin says Africa is becoming a major global force as Russia moves to deepen strategic ties with the continent. Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Africa is increasingly emerging as a major force in global affairs, reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to strengthening political, economic and strategic ties with countries across...

Bayelsa Enters Commercial Aviation As Diri Boards Pioneer Airlines’ Inaugural Flight As First Passenger

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Bayelsa State on Monday formally entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation sector as Governor Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of Pioneer Airlines, becoming the airline’s symbolic “Passenger 1A.” The non-scheduled Bayelsa State on Monday formally entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation sector as Governor Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of...

Nigeria Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Adha

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Federal Government declares Wednesday and Thursday public holidays in Nigeria for Eid-el-Adha, urges prayers for peace and national unity. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Adha celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of...

Benue Killings: Court Continues Trial of Ethnic Militia Arrested By DSS For Illegal Arms’ Possession

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja began the trial of suspected members of Fulani and Idoma militias linked to ethic killings in Benue State, the same court on Monday, admitted in evidence a report of the Department of State Services (DSS) on how certain Agatu leaders in Benue...