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Deportation Of Nigerians Midway Not Acceptable, NCAA Tells International Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction airlines for deporting Nigeria passengers or denying them boarding halfway to their destinations due to visa/travel restrictions. The regulatory body said the action, which is becoming rampant recently, was causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria and will not be acceptable Director, consumer protection and public affairs of NCAA, Michael Achimugu, who stated this on Thursday, noted that the agency “has received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, only to airlift them halfway to their destinations and deport them back to Nigeria. These actions, which involve the refusal of boarding/entry at intermediate/transit stops to some Nigerians due to visa/travel restrictions are causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria. “The NCAA finds such […]

Ahmad April 3, 2025

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Nigeria

Tinubu Departs For France On 2-Week Working Visit

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Paris, France, on Wednesday for a focused working visit aimed at evaluating his administration’s progress and refining its reform agenda. In a statement released by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the trip will serve as a strategic retreat for Tinubu to assess mid-term achievements, review the implementation of ongoing reforms, and finalize plans to accelerate national development priorities ahead of his government’s second anniversary in May 2024. “The President will use this period to holistically analyze key milestones and strategize measures to deepen transformative policies in the coming year,” Onanuga stated. He emphasized that the visit underscores Tinubu’s commitment to data-driven governance and long-term economic stability. The administration’s reforms have yielded notable results, including a surge in Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves, which rose from 3.99billionin2023to3.99billionin2023to23.11 billion as of April 2025, according to Central Bank […]

Ahmad April 2, 2025

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Nigeria

Tinubu Sacks Kyari, Appoints Ojulari As New NNPC Boss

President Bola Tinubu has announced a major restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, effective April 2, 2025. The decision included the removal of the current group chief executive officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, and the NNPCL Board chairman, Pius Akinyelure. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the new Group CEO of NNPCL, while Ahmadu Musa Kida takes over as the non-executive chairman of the reconstituted 11-man Board of the oil company. According to a release issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President also removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. The new 11-man board has Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group CEO and Ahmadu Musa Kida as non-executive chairman. Also, Adedapo Segun, who replaced Umaru Isa Ajiya as the chief financial […]

Ahmad April 2, 2025

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Nigeria

Edo Election Tribunal Dismisses AA’s Petition Against Gov Okpebholo

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a case filed by the Action Alliance (AA) against the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo as governor. Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member panel of Justices held that the petition filed by AA alongside its National Chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, lacked merit. The Tribunal determined that the petition dealt with pre-election matters and, therefore, it did not have the necessary authority to address matters raised. The petitioners claimed, among other allegations, that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had unlawfully excluded their legitimate candidate from the governorship election that took place on September 21, 2024. They alleged that contrary to various court judgements, the electoral body accepted and recognised a candidate that the party did not validly nominate for the exercise. According to the petitioners, INEC’s failure to publish […]

Ahmad April 2, 2025

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Greater Accra

Sports Minister Mourns Tragic Passing of Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has expressed his deep sorrow and condolences following the sudden death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju. Olanrewaju passed away after competing in an eight-round international light-heavyweight bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena.In a statement released on April 1, 2025, the minister extended his sympathies to Gabriel’s family, friends, the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC), and the broader boxing community worldwide. The Ministry also assured full cooperation with the Ghana Boxing Authority to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and to implement measures to enhance athlete safety.While the cause of death is yet to be confirmed pending a medical report, the ministry expressed its commitment to ensuring that safety protocols in boxing are strengthened. Minister Adams concluded his statement by wishing peace for Gabriel's soul […]

Muhammad Saminu April 1, 2025

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Greater Accra

Ghana Boxing Authority Clarifies Nigerian Boxer’s Death, Extends Condolences

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the tragic death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during a professional bout in Accra and was later pronounced dead at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The incident occurred during an eight-round light heavyweight contest against Ghana’s Jon Mbanugu, part of the Bel 7-Star Energy Drink Professional Boxing League (Week 15), promoted by Imax Boxing Promotions.Olanrewaju began the match strongly but collapsed in the third round without taking any significant blows. The referee stopped the fight, and paramedics quickly provided emergency care before rushing him to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead about 30 minutes after arrival.The GBA President, Abraham Kotei Neequaye, reported the incident to the Korle Bu Police and coordinated with the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC). An autopsy report is awaited to determine the exact […]

Muhammad Saminu March 31, 2025

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Greater Accra

Tragic Death of Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju ‘Success’ Segun at Bukom Arena

A tragic incident unfolded at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025, when Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju 'Success' Segun collapsed and passed away during a fight against Ghana's Jon Mbanugu. Segun, a former West African light-heavyweight champion, had been engaged in an intense and competitive bout when he suddenly collapsed in the ring.Eyewitnesses quickly alerted the referee, trainers, and medical staff, who rushed to his aid. Despite efforts to revive him, Segun was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to a nearby hospital. While the exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed, it is believed to be related to a cardiac issue.The loss of Segun has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with tributes pouring in from fellow athletes, promoters, and fans. His opponent, Jon Mbanugu, was visibly shaken by the events and extended his condolences to […]

Muhammad Saminu March 31, 2025

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Nigeria

How 16 hunters were mobbed, killed in Uromi

False kidnapping accusationsFalse kidnapping accusations The Northern Governors Forum, Amnesty International among others have also condemned the killing of the men. local vigilantes had stopped the vehicle the victims were travelling in and in the course of search, found Dane guns used by the hunters, a development that reportedly led to the gathering of a mob who concluded the travellers were kidnappers and burn them alive. In a viral video seen by our reporter, the deceased were seen rounded up by some youths who eventually set them ablaze. The attackers tied the victims to used tyres, poured petrol on them, and set them on fire. The Edo State Police Command said 14 suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, CSP, Moses Yamu, said, ‘‘on March, 27, 2025, a truck with registration number […]

Ahmad March 29, 2025

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General

Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s Bold Move: Clearing Burkina Faso’s Debt and Reclaiming Natural Resources

In a landmark shift towards economic sovereignty, Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has achieved two monumental feats: the complete repayment of its $4.7 billion external debt and the nationalization of its gold mining industry. These actions mark a decisive break from neocolonial influences and aim to ensure that the nation's wealth directly benefits its citizens. Clearing the Debt: A Financial Milestone The Ministry of Finance announced that Burkina Faso has fully settled its external debt, a burden that has constrained the nation's development for decades. President Traoré attributed this achievement to strategic fiscal policies, increased revenues from resource exports, and renegotiated trade agreements with international creditors. This financial liberation paves the way for increased investment in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.​ Nationalizing the Gold Mining Industry Gold mining, a significant contributor to Burkina […]

Ahmad March 28, 2025

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Nigeria

I Rejected Ex-President Jonathan’s Offer To Serve His Gov’t, Sowore Reveals

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore on Thursday revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan once asked him to work for his administration, but he turned down the offer. Sowore made this known during a special interview on ‘State of the Nation’ on LEADERSHIP TV, where he discussed his past interactions with Nigerian politicians. According to Sowore, the former president reached out to him through an emissary while he was in the United Kingdom. “When Goodluck became president, he sent a man to come look for me in Breton with money, but I declined, telling him I cannot work with the people under his administration,” Sowore said. He explained that he had been close to a friend who was actively involved in challenging the political establishment during the tenure of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. […]

Ahmad March 27, 2025

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