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World Press Freedom 2026: Lagos, Bauchi Reaffirm Commitment To Press Freedom, Democratic Accountability

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

Lagos and Bauchi governments reaffirm commitment to press freedom as leaders praise journalists’ role in strengthening democracy and accountability. The governments of Lagos and Bauchi States have congratulated journalists on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day, stating that a free press remains one of the strongest pillars of...

ECOWAS Warns West African Leaders Democracy Must Deliver Amid Rising Instability

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 2026May 5, 20260

ECOWAS urges leaders to deliver governance outcomes as rising insecurity and weak public trust threaten democracy across West Africa. West African leaders have issued a joint warning that democracy in the region is under growing strain and must begin to produce visible results for citizens, while also stressing that peace...

Nigeria Signs MoU With Airbus To Drive Aerospace Growth, Aviation Development

NewsDeskNgMay 5, 20260

Nigeria signs Airbus deal to boost aviation growth, develop infrastructure, and train workforce as demand for aircraft rises across Africa. The federal government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the working visit of Minister of...

Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Falls 66% Amid Middle East War Disruptions

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2026May 4, 20260

Dubai International Airport passenger traffic fell 66% in March amid Middle East war disruptions and regional airspace restrictions. Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport dropped sharply by 66 percent in March following regional conflict and reported Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates during the Middle East war, according to...

Umo Eno: Maiden Flight To Accra Will Position Akwa Ibom As Tourism Hub For West, Central, Southern Africa

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2026May 4, 20260

Governor Eno says Uyo airport’s maiden international flight will position Akwa Ibom as tourism hub for West, Central and Southern Africa. Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno says the state’s maiden international flight from the Victor Attah International Airport to Accra, will help position the state as a tourism hub...

UBA Says Elumelu Divorce Claims False As Three Arrested Over Social Media Posts

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2026May 4, 20260

UBA denies false divorce claims about Tony Elumelu, confirms three arrests and warns of further legal action over posts United Bank for Africa has rejected claims circulating on social media that its Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu, has divorced his wife, describing the reports as false and damaging. In a...

National Human Rights Commission Demands Zero Tolerance For Attacks On Journalists

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

World Press Freedom Day is marked, NHRC warns that threats against journalists endanger democracy and public trust. As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strong call for zero tolerance against attacks on journalists, warning...

Tinubu Departs Abuja For Three-Nation Diplomatic Tour

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

President Tinubu leaves Abuja for France, Kenya and Rwanda to attend key summits and strengthen global economic partnerships. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed the nation’s capital, Abuja, on a two-week, three-nation diplomatic trip to France, Kenya and Rwanda. The three-nation visit is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships and...

Abuja To Host Global Forum Linking Climate Adaptation To Peace building

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

Experts will converge in Abuja to align climate adaptation with peacebuilding as conflicts linked to environmental stress intensify. Abuja is set to take centre stage in a critical global dialogue as policymakers, climate experts and peacebuilding practitioners gather for the 2026 Peer Learning Forum on Peacebuilding and National Adaptation Plan...

FCCPC: Consumer Complaints Are Civil Matters, Not Criminal Offences, Says Ijagwu

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Ondaje Ijagwu Ijagwu urges end to arrests over product reviews, says consumers must freely express dissatisfaction without intimidation. The Director of Corporate Affairs at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Ondaje Ijagwu, has condemned the growing trend of consumers being arrested over product complaints, insisting that dissatisfaction with goods and...