Airline operators suspend planned shutdown
Airline operators in Nigeria have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown. The suspension brings relief to thousands of passengers who would have faced travel disruptions from Monday. However, the operators…
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- Human Rights
- April 18, 2026
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PHOTOS: Rights group raises alarm over alleged staged detention, inhumane treatments at police facility in Imo
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force, raising concerns over “deeply disturbing allegations” involving the treatment of detainees at the Imo…
Oil Plunges, Stocks Jump As Iran Declares Hormuz Open
Oil prices plunged more than 10 per cent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” for the rest of the ceasefire with the…
Like MTN, Airtel also halts airtime, data borrowing services
Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, which previously allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their…
Tinubu Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period…
MTN suspends airtime, data loans
MTN Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data advance service known as Xtratime following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The telecom operator…
US ambassador posts vacant in Nigeria, 116 countries – Report
The United States ambassadorial positions in Nigeria and 116 other countries are currently vacant, reflecting a broader diplomatic gap affecting countries across different regions of the world, according to…
- Insecurity
- April 17, 2026
- 49 views
Nine Feared Killed In Benue Attack
Nine people have been reportedly killed at Ankpali Edikwu ward of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday evening…
Nigeria’s Inflation Climbs To 15.38% In March
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38% in March 2026, reflecting a modest increase from the 15.06% recorded in February. This is according to the latest data from…
Trump says China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump says China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, adding that he received personal assurances from President Xi Jinping. In a post on Truth…
Nigerian airlines threaten to suspend operations April 20 over rising aviation fuel cost
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that all domestic airlines may suspend operations from April 20 over the rising cost of aviation fuel. Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, the…
Court orders arrest of Buhari’s ex-Minister
A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq.…
Terrorists abduct school proprietor, four farmers in Kwara
Terrorists numbering about 10, on Wednesday evening, with sporadic gun shootings, stormed Odo-Ore in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, and abducted five residents of the sleepy town.…
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.…
Police arrest suspect who ‘posed as World Bank official to defraud victims’
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested one Agbor Martins Black-Diamond for allegedly posing as an official of the World Bank to defraud unsuspecting victims. In a statement on…
