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FG orders CCECC to rebuild Abuja airport’s second runway
By Dickson Omobola The Federal Government has ordered the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, CCECC, to resume work on the second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister
Difficult terrain stalls evacuation of victims 24 hours after Ondo plane crash
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Evacuation of victims of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been stalled
Miners’ deaths: Panel finds ‘elements of institutional gaps, overzealousness’
…Seeks 2-week extension, cites pending forensic, pathology reports By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The independent ministerial committee investigating the recent deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigerian Security
Drama in Anambra court as pastor’s supporters attack journalists
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — There was a mild drama at the Anambra State High Court, Awka, on Tuesday as persons suspected to be supporters and church members of the
10 phones with the top AI features in 2026
Artificial intelligence has become one of the biggest selling points in the 2026 phone market, with manufacturers increasingly building AI into cameras, messaging, calls, writing tools, search, productivity and even
‘I’m medically blind, but I can see’ — Mbaka
By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has recounted what he described as a “medical and scientific mystery”
Katsina Hisbah commander-general resigns
Dr Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar), Commander-General of the Katsina State Hisbah Board, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. Usman announced his resignation in a letter dated Oct. 5, and
Aiyedatiwa’s education reforms earn federal recognition
…Governor dedicates award to teachers, unveils N3.1bn classroom investment By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has honoured Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with a Special Recognition
Anambra CP queries DPO, two officers over missing suspect
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of 3-3 Police
Enugu Assembly dissolves health committee over alleged misconduct, highhandedness
The Enugu State House of Assembly has dissolved its Committee on Health over alleged gross misconduct and highhandedness. The Speaker of the Assembly, Chief Uche Ugwu, announced the dissolution of
