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Why I married in my husband’s church – Ruby Ojiakor

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Actress Ruby Ojiakor has addressed criticism on the decision to have a wedding at her husband Moc Madu’s church, St Phillips Anglican Church. She explained her husband is the head of the family and married her “in full,” so she chose to respect his church. In a statement on Instagram,...

I do not have a relationship with Bobrisky, says Falz

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Rapper and actor Falz has denied having any form of relationship with crossdresser Bobrisky, stating that he only tried to help the latter after the he reached out for assistance with a case. Falz, in an interview on Arise TV, explained that he responds to many people who seek help,...

Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, neutralise scores of insurgents – Army

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai repelled a coordinated terrorists’ attacks on military positions in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buratai and Mallam Fatori are located in Biu and Abadam local government areas. Capt. Reuben Kovangiya,...

NIMC denies blocking police commission from verification server access

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that all its verification service platforms remain fully functional and accessible to all authorized partners, including security agencies. In a statement on Thursday, the Commission firmly denied claims that it had denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its verification server....

Cleared for Takeoff: Inside Keyamo’s Two-Year Aviation Turnaround

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

By Jeff Ukachukwu When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, Nigeria’s aviation industry, sprawling across five international gateways and serving as a vital corridor for Africa’s largest population, grappled with a labyrinth of ageing facilities, trapped foreign airline funds, and shaken investor confidence. Airlines frequently complained...

Keyamo’s Skyward Drive: Bold Reforms Propel Aviation

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

By Damilare Ogunleye For much of the last decade, Nigeria’s aviation industry was stuck in a familiar loop of chronic under-investment, regulatory inconsistencies, and a reputation that deterred serious international lessors. However, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Festus Keyamo as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development in August 2023,...

NCC warns DJs against public performance of music without owners’ authorisation

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2025June 4, 20250

Mr Asein said, “Engaging in any of these acts without the owner’s authorisation constitutes an infringement under the Act. The Nigerian Copyright Commission has warned Disc Jockeys (DJs) against performing other people’s music publicly without licence or owner’s authorisation. Director-General of the NCC, Dr John Asein, gave the warning in...

Swiss Chargé d’Affaires responds to petition on Nigerian’s death in Lausanne

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2025June 4, 20250

Onitsha – The Swiss government has finally launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of Nigerian citizen Mr. Michael Ekemezie in Lausanne, Switzerland, on May 25, 2025. The probe follows a strongly worded petition submitted to the Swiss Embassy in Nigeria by human rights lawyer Sir Ifeanyi...

2027 will be referendum on APC’s failure – PDP

NewsDeskNgJun 4, 2025June 4, 20250

The Peoples Democratic Party has declared that the outcome of its 99th National Executive Committee meeting demonstrates a renewed unity among its leaders aimed at repositioning the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that the 2027 presidential election will serve...

CNG trains will slash costs, boost economy, says Opeifa

NewsDeskNgJun 3, 2025June 3, 20250

Nigeria’s railway sector is set for a cost-saving turnaround as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) teams up with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to convert its diesel-powered locomotives to cleaner, cheaper Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this known during a media...

Tuggar Resigns As Foreign Affairs Minister, Eyes Bauchi Governorship

Nigeria Sees LNG Demand Surge As Global Energy Disruptions Persist, Fast-Tracks Oil Output Approvals

Nigeria Exports Nearly Half Of Gas Output While Domestic Domestic Shortages Deepen Power Crisis

Why I married in my husband’s church – Ruby Ojiakor

I do not have a relationship with Bobrisky, says Falz

Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, neutralise scores of insurgents – Army

NIMC denies blocking police commission from verification server access

Cleared for Takeoff: Inside Keyamo’s Two-Year Aviation Turnaround

Keyamo’s Skyward Drive: Bold Reforms Propel Aviation

NCC warns DJs against public performance of music without owners’ authorisation

Swiss Chargé d’Affaires responds to petition on Nigerian’s death in Lausanne

2027 will be referendum on APC’s failure – PDP

CNG trains will slash costs, boost economy, says Opeifa