Israeli Plumber Yaniv Hayun Helps Save Flydubai Flight After Co-pilot Attacks Captain
A dramatic mid-air emergency aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel was brought under control after an Israeli passenger, identified as plumber Yaniv Hayun, rushed into the cockpit and helped prevent the aircraft from plunging further after the co-pilot allegedly…
NFF appeals CAF ruling on Edo Queens’ WAFU-B title
The Nigeria Football Federation has appealed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B final and order the match to resume from extra time. The appeal, filed on…
Independence Day: Nigeria moving from economic stabilisation to growth — Yilwatda
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda has said Nigeria is moving towards becoming a stronger and more prosperous nation despite the economic challenges facing citizens. Yilwatda stated this in an Independence Day message signed by his…
Controversial Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo reported dead in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean businessman known for his lavish lifestyle and his ties to government contracts, died on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed in the Marondera Rural area east of Harare, according to local media reports. His wife, Lucy Muteke,…
$700bn deal: Nigeria has 26 out of 60 minerals US needs – Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said Nigeria possesses about 26 of the 60 critical minerals the United States is seeking to secure globally.Oduwole disclosed this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on…
Tinubu returns to Nigeria after four-week holiday in Europe
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending four weeks in Europe on a working holiday. It was gathered that the presidential aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening….
Barau sacks another aide over alleged anti-APC activities
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has relieved Rashida Adamu, popularly known as Rashida Mai Sa’a of her appointment as Special Assistant in his office.This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, September 28, 2026, by…
INEC Sets October 9 for NationWide PVC Collection Ahead Of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed October 9, 2026, for the commencement of nationwide collection of newly issued Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Amupitan, the newly issued PVCs are linked to…
Dangote says Kenya court ruling won’t halt refinery launch but may affect site activities
Nigeria’s Dangote Group said a Kenyan court ruling on a land rights claim would not halt the groundbreaking ceremony for its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Lamu on Wednesday, but that it may affect some site activities. The Reuters…
28 human skulls found as suspects flee Abia forest camps
The discovery of 28 human skulls and other bones has followed a police raid on suspected criminal camps in the forests of Umuaku-Isuochi and Nneato in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State. The Abia State Police Command said the…