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Nigeria’s Federal Government has committed approximately $500 million in cash to modernise the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Speaking at the Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit in Lagos on Wednesday, April 1, Keyamo said the scale of the investment reflects the country’s ambition to strengthen its aviation infrastructure and position Lagos as a leading gateway on the continent. “The scale of Nigeria’s aviation opportunity is perhaps best illustrated by what is now happening in Lagos, with roughly half a billion dollars invested by the Nigerian government in the modernisation of Lagos International Airport infrastructure. “Nigeria is making a clear statement that the...

Three members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Kebbi State have died in a road accident while travelling to attend the party’s just-concluded national convention in Abuja. The victims were identified as Hadiza Sabo Warrah, a councillor representing Warrah Ward; Sahabi Alheri, councillor representing Birnin Yauri Ward in Ngaski Local Government Area; and Abubakar Sadiq, Senior Special Assistant to the Kebbi State Governor on social media. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Yahaya Sarki, the incident occurred when the victims were struck by a moving vehicle while attempting to cross the road. Their vehicle had reportedly stopped along the route during their journey to the Federal Capital Territory for the...

Two chemicals commonly used to make plastics more flexible have been linked to nearly 2 million premature births and about 74,000 newborn deaths worldwide in 2018, according to a new study. A baby is considered premature if born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Health experts warn that babies who survive premature birth may face serious complications, including breathing problems, developmental delays, and long-term health issues. The chemicals—di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DiNP)—belong to a class of synthetic substances known as phthalates. These chemicals are known to disrupt the body’s hormone system, a process referred to as endocrine system interference, and have been linked to developmental, reproductive, and immune-related problems. According to Leo...

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu Dhabi Bank to help cover the country’s budget deficit and support debt financing obligations. In a separate request, Tinubu asked the Senate to approve a $1 billion loan facility from London-based Citibank to fund the rehabilitation of key port infrastructure projects, including the Lagos Port Complex and the Tin Can Island Port. According to the President, the port upgrade project is intended to fix existing infrastructure...

Socialite, Pascal Okechukwu aka Cubana Chiefpriest, says the terrorist att@ck that occured in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area on Palm Sunday, March 29, was carried out just to embarrass President Tinubu who marked his 74th birthday on the same day. about:blank In a post shared on Instagram this afternoon March 31, Chiefpriest called out the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang. for visiting the scene of the att@ck in an armoured tanker. He also stated that it is embarrassing for the security agents to allow such an att@ck happen on the President's birthday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill passed by the Legislature that would rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name change, scheduled to take effect July 1, must still be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to the bill text. The FAA said in a statement on Monday, March 30,  that while changing an airport name is a “local issue,” it “must complete some administrative tasks to include updating navigational charts and databases.” Trump frequently flies into and out of Palm Beach International Airport on Air Force One for weekends at his Mar-a-Lago resort, about 5 miles away. Democrats recently scored an electoral victory there by flipping a state House seat for a legislative distric...

Iran has struck a United States Air Force plane, valued at $700 million, at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The attack which occurred on Saturday, destroyed a US E-3 AWACS and injured 12 US soldiers. The E-3 AWACS is a flying radar and airborne command hub tracking threats and directing US air operations. According to Fox News, two of the injured Americans were listed in serious condition, while the rest were considered lightly injured. Fox News reports that at least one KC135 air refueling plane was hit and reportedly caught fire as a result of the strike on Saturday. It added that a regional source said the attack involved both Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. The war between the United States and Iran which resulted in the killing of the Iranian Supreme L...

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says Nigerians must be patient as the challenges faced in the power sector cannot be sorted in three and a half years. Speaking at the 2026 APC National Convention held in Abuja on Friday, March 27, Abiodun admitted that power supply has been inconsistent in recent weeks. “From the common man’s point of view, we have had problems with power supply in the last couple of weeks, but we will not get it right 100 per cent in three and a half years,” he said. Despite these setbacks, the governor maintained that the situation is improving gradually.  “But you know what, I think so far, so well,” he added Nigerians have been facing poor power supply which has gotten worse in the last two months. This situation has been attributed to limite...

An Iranian missile attack wounded several U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, a U.S. official familiar with the situation said.  The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, said the attack on Prince Sultan Air Base involved an Iranian missile and unmanned drones. It damaged several U.S. refueling aircraft. It was not clear how many troops were wounded or how severely.  An Iranian missile attack wounded several U.S. service members and damaged several planes at a base in Saudi Arabia on Friday, a U.S. official familiar with the situation said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters, said the attack on Prince Sultan Air Base involve...

The Kogi State University community has been thrown into mourning following the d3ath of one of its lecturers, Anselm Ahman Victory Ojodomo  It was gathered that Ojodomo was delivering lecture to his students when he suddenly collapsed on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was immediately attended to and rushed to a medical facility for urgent care.  Sadly, despite efforts to save his life, he passed away. Students and colleagues have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased, who according to them, was known for his strength, wisdom, dedication and commitment to duty.