177 killed in worst airline disaster in South Korea
At least 174 people were killed in the deadliest air accident ever in South Korea on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and veered off the runway, erupting in a…
NCC approves MTN’s spectrum renewal agreement with NTEL
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL). A notice filed…
NCC approves disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications from MTN network over debt
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria’s network due to the non-payment of interconnect charges. Exchange Telecommunications Limited, a key…
MAN condemns sealing of Coca-Cola, Guinness, Peak Milk factories by Lagos govt
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has condemned what it described as “unwise, unwarranted, and ill-timed” sealing of some manufacturing industries in Lagos by the state government. In a statement…
Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Anambra
Gunmen have reportedly killed a Catholic priest, Reverend Father Tobias Okonkwo, in Anambra State. Okonkwo, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, was shot dead on Thursday by the…
Nigeria sanctions Ethiopian Airlines over breach of passenger rights
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Ethiopian Airlines alongside four other carriers for breaching passenger rights. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most prestigious carrier, was sanctioned in…
Adeleke approves Haastrup appointment as Owa Obokun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the appointment of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland. The governor also approved the appointment of Prince…
Gov Adeleke pardons young man on death row for ‘stealing chicken’
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pardoned Segun Olowookere who was sentenced to death for armed robbery in Osun State. Olowookere was pardoned alongside his accomplice, Sunday Morakinyo, the…
Tinubu’s tax bills invitation to anarchy, says Bala Mohammed
Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi, says President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills are tantamount to “calls for anarchy”. Channels Television reports that the governor spoke in Bauchi at an…
ECOWAS backs Nigeria, says Niger’s terrorism allegations unfounded
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed support for Nigeria amid terrorism allegations from neighbouring Niger Republic. Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger, claimed that France…
