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NCAA calls for eyewitness accounts in Ibom Air incident as NBA condemns lifetime ban

Guest Writer 13 August 2025 0

As aviation authorities continue to unravel the circumstances surrounding the evacuation of Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson from the aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called for eyewitness accounts in Ibom Air flight fracas. The Director of Public Affairs and

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A week after Value Jet, AON slams no-fly life ban on Ibom Air passenger

Guest Writer 12 August 2025 0

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed Ms. Comfort Emmanson on its ‘No Fly’ list indefinitely, for unruly behaviour. With this ban, the AON said she is banned from flying with any AON member either domestically or internationally for life. A statement by the Public Relation Officer of the association, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo condemn […]

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Military ambush, neutralize over 100 bandits in Zamfara

Guest Writer 12 August 2025 0

The Nigerian Military has recorded another decisive blow against armed bandits in the North, neutralising more than 100 terrorists during a coordinated air and ground assault on Makakkari Forest, Bukuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The stillness of Zamfara’s Makakkari Forest was shattered in the early hours of Sunday when the thunder of military […]

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Akpabio breaks silence on alleged illness, meets Gbenga Daniel, others in UK

Guest Writer 12 August 2025 0

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed reports of being hospitalised in London, the United Kingdom, saying such claims are the product of misleading social media narratives. Akpabio made the clarification during a meeting in London with the Chairman of Senate Committee on Navy and former governor of Ogun State, Chief Gbenga Daniel. Daniel, […]

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Blind, Physically Challenged Group Cripple Activities At Lagos Airport

Guest Writer 12 August 2025 0

Economic and social activities were grounded for over 7 hours (from about 10:00am to 4:00pm) Monday at the Murtala Muhammed airport, Lagos as over 100 disabled people barricaded access roads to both local and international airports in following what they called government neglect. They brought to a halt the usually bustling access roads to the […]

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Inclusive Education: Why universities must provide resources for visually impaired students

Guest Writer 8 August 2025 0

BY VINCENT OPARA Education is a fundamental human right. It is the bridge to economic opportunity, social participation, and self-reliance. Yet, for many Nigerians living with disabilities, particularly the visually impaired, that bridge is riddled with gaps — gaps created by a lack of access to information resources that can make learning possible. The provision […]

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Nigeria’s reform agenda needs a people-centric shift

Guest Writer 6 August 2025 0

BY SAMI TUNJI Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators are beginning to show signs of recovery. Reforms such as the removal of fuel subsidy, exchange rate unification, and increased interest rates have garnered praise from global institutions. Yet, beneath the surface of this policy reset lies a harsh reality: the lives of ordinary Nigerians are not getting easier. […]

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How Nigeria’s energy access gap contributes to insecurity

Guest Writer 1 August 2025 0

By Iseoluwa Asaolu In a study titled “All‑On Off‑Grid Energy Business Report”, Nextier surveyed 21 off‑grid mini‑grids across Nigeria, funded by the All‑On initiative. The findings highlighted that insecurity and vandalism of energy infrastructure, such as attacks on mini‑grids, drive up power costs and limit access to electricity in rural areas. These security challenges

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Beyond the Podium: Investing in Nigeria’s sporting future

Guest Writer 31 July 2025 0

BY CHETA NWANZE The roar that erupted across Nigeria when the Super Falcons clinched the WAFCON title against Morocco was truly deafening. It was a moment of unadulterated joy, a testament to our women’s national team’s resilience, skill, and sheer talent. To see President Tinubu swiftly rewarding these victorious athletes with cash bonuses was a […]

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Africa’s security can’t wait for America’s wavering will

Guest Writer 29 July 2025 0

BY CONFIDENCE MACHARRY  Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a pivotal moment as an American flirtation with isolationism imperils its security. Jihadist insurgencies, maritime piracy, and foreign encroachment threaten the continent’s stability, yet reliance on a United States distracted by domestic priorities is no longer tenable. The talk of American withdrawal from NATO or a

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TikTok, PhDs, and the shifting measurement of success and social value

Guest Writer 27 July 2025 0

BY AKINTOLA OLANIYAN TikTok has never been my thing. I avoid that platform not because some of the viral videos have no cultural value, but because the fleeting nature of most of them somehow reminds me of the generally annoying, dumbed-down standard of social media content. Notwithstanding, there are times when I am forced to […]

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Badenoch v Sunak: Two nations – A microcosm of distinct colonial relics

Guest Writer 24 July 2025 0

BY CHETA NWANZE  The contrasting attitudes of two prominent British politicians of ethnic minority heritage – Kemi Badenoch, who has Nigerian roots, and Rishi Sunak, whose family hails from India – towards their ancestral homelands offer a compelling insight into the enduring legacies of colonialism and the complex nature of national identity.  While former Prime […]

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The strategic path to Nigeria’s economic stability

Guest Writer 24 July 2025 0

BY ISAH ALIYU CHIROMA Nigeria’s economy is gradually gaining stability, with the leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the helm of well-coordinated decisions that are yielding positive results for the economy. It is apparent that the leadership of CBN is providing strategic positioning of the economy at a trajectory level, where the […]