Following court orders to ground 3 Arik Air aircrafts which affected their operations, The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained that the Arik Airline will continue scheduled flight operations with its other aircrafts not affected by a recent Court Order. Recall that a recent Order of Court had grounded three of Arik Air’s aircrafts. […]
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Kamala Harris Officially Becomes Democratic Presidential Nominee
US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers the eulogy for US Representative Sheila Jackson Lee at Fallbrook Church in Houston, Texas, on August 1, 2024. – Jackson Lee, a Democrat and outspoken advocate for racial justice and minorities’ rights, died July 19, 2024, at the age of 74. (Photo by Mark […]
Peter Obi Demands Arrest of Those Behind ‘Igbo Must Go’ Threats in Lagos and South-West
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals inciting genocidal threats against the Igbo community in Lagos and other South-West states. This follows the emergence of a hashtag on social media urging Igbos to leave these regions. In his statement, Obi condemned the threats as deeply troubling […]
Breaking: CDS Warns of Military Intervention if Protests Turn Violent
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Christopher Musa has warned that the military will take action if the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests escalate into further violence. Musa’s statement comes in response to recent vandalism and looting incidents associated with the protests, including the attack on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park in Kano, which was set […]
FCCPC Accuses Coca-Cola of Misleading Nigerian Consumers
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has accused Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) of intentionally misleading Nigerian consumers. The FCCPC alleges that the companies engaged in deceptive labeling and unfair marketing practices by making Coca-Cola Original Taste appear to be similar to Coca-Cola Original Taste ‘Less Sugar’. According to the […]
CSCHEI Urges Tinubu to Declare State of Emergency in Health Care and Agriculture
The Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s basic health and agricultural sectors. The group, led by Director General Kunle Yusuff, made this appeal in a statement released in Abuja on Friday. Yusuff stressed that immediate […]
Dr. Ukpai Hosts Inaugural DAM Global Summit in Halifax to Combat Malaria and Celebrate African Culture
The Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit will debut in Halifax, Canada, from April 25 to 27, 2025. This three-day event will coincide with World Malaria Day on April 25, aiming to raise awareness about malaria’s impact in Africa and highlight the efforts of various groups and NGOs in combating the disease. The summit will […]
ANEEJ Praises UK for Prosecuting Glencore Bribery Case
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has commended the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for prosecuting five former Glencore officials accused of making corrupt payments to benefit their operations in West Africa. ANEEJ has urged Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
CJID Condemns Police Attacks on Journalists During Nationwide Protests
The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) has condemned the numerous attacks on journalists by Nigerian police during the #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide. In a statement signed by Busola Ajibola, Deputy Director of the Journalism Program, CJID detailed multiple incidents of police officers physically assaulting, intimidating, and violating journalists’ rights, which have been documented through […]
Pro-Democracy Group Passes Vote Of Confidence On Tinubu Economic Policies
A pro-democracy group, Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu and his economic reform policies and warned citizens against destroying the nation with violent protest.The group made the remark during a peaceful protest tagged “no violent protest” held at the Alausa secretariat gate on Thursday. The Convener of […]