The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority said it has fined Arik Air N6m for delaying and not transporting passengers’ luggage from London to Lagos from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December, 2016. The NCAA also ordered the airline to pay each affected passenger, the sum of $150 as compensation within 30 days of the issuance... Read More
by Audu Maikori This Christmas there will be no big cheerful parties and gatherings, there will not be any “Goron” (traditional Christmas gifts of cash or kind) Christmas distributed to both the old and young ones, no big barbecues, not many “Christmas dresses” will be bought, sown or worn in my region the southern part... Read More
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has penned an emotional but yet humorous piece on why he wants a daughter. The actor revealed that his mother took away the last iota of love he has for any woman when she died. In his piece, Jim Iyke narrated how his ex-girlfriends had told him he can never love... Read More
Following the incessant killings if resident if Souther Kaduna, the Nigeria Police Force on Monday launched a special security outfit tagged “Operation Harmony” to restore lasting peace in Southern Kaduna State. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operation) DIG Habila Joshak, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in... Read More
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said Sambisa forest, former base of terrorist group Boko Haram will serve as training ground of Army personnel starting from 2017. Buratai said this in Damasak while celebrating Christmas with troops of 145 battalion. He said troops were already conducting a mop up operation in the... Read More
So what’s the usual thing with all African events? What’s that common phenomenon that shows an event is African? WE START LATE. The event was billed to start by 11am but we did final mic check by 12pm. As much as the organizers have profusely apologized. It’s still a re-current theme that we need to... Read More
The issue of the ‘rejection’ of the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been on the front burner for weeks. Senators have disagreed as to the position of the senate on the matter, as some say Magu was rejected while others argue on the... Read More
“Don’t forget Aleppo. Don’t forget Syria. Unless our towns are secure, you won’t enjoy security. Only death can take me from here. Everyone who is involved in this suffering will pay a price. We are the one who pledged allegiance to Muhammad, to wage jihad.” Dressed in a black suit and tie, Mevlut Mert Altintas moved... Read More
Just a day after the Nigerian Army said it has ousted terrorist group Boko Haram, a bomb blast has occurred at Kasuwan Shanu area of Borno State, Channels reports. The blast was confirmed on Monday by the spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, DSP Victor Isuku. According to Isuku, there were two female suicide... Read More
Starboy Wizkid sparked controversy at The Headies Awards which took place early this morning in Lagos. While he won the Artist of the Year award, that was not the biggest news. The trending story about the pop star is the supposed snub of Eva Alordiah’s fiancé, Caesar. Wizkid had hugged Eva after he was announced... Read More
It turns out Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed meant it when he said the Digital TV Switchover (DSO) would happen in Abuja in 2016. After starting the transition in Jos in April, the Federal Government today launched the Abuja move, announcing that residents will be getting 30 free channels (even though you probably... Read More
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