Air Peace suspends Lagos-London flight over technical fault
Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service after a minor technical issue was detected during a routine inspection of the aircraft. In a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, the airline…
Nigerian govt announces partial closure of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road
The Federal Government has announced a partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road beginning Monday to allow ongoing rehabilitation works on damaged portions of the highway. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Olayiwola Komolafe, disclosed that the…
Six Taraba pilgrims die ahead of 2026 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia
Six intending pilgrims from Taraba State scheduled to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage have died ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Tanko, disclosed…
2026 AMVCA: Again, Lisabi wins Best Indigenous Language Film
Lisabi, a movie by actors Lateef Adedimeji and Mobimpe, has won the Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA.The ongoing 2026 AMVCA awards ceremony was held on Saturday,…
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls. DR Congo Presidency/X President Félix Tshisekedi, dressed in a blue suit, sits in a white chair behind a lectern as he addresses a press conference, with the national flag…
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, renowned for leading the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86. Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, confirmed Mogae’s death during a national broadcast on Friday and declared a three-day national mourning period…
APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman
Eighteen governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC have passed a vote of confidence in Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum PGF, dismissing reports of his replacement and reaffirming their solidarity ahead of…
NRC graduates 86 trainees, assures employment opportunities
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has graduated 86 trainees from the Railway Technical Institute, Ebute Metta, Lagos, under its skills acquisition programme in partnership with the National Directorate of Employment. The ceremony, held on May 5, 2026, brought together stakeholders from…
Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to ₦1,350/Litre After Fresh ₦75 Increase
The latest hike follows an earlier increase implemented on April 29, when the refinery raised the ex-depot price from ₦1,200 to ₦1,275 per litre.Dangote Refinery has raised petrol price to ₦1,350/litre after fresh ₦75 increase. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the…
Price of 50kg local rice rises 20.5% to N112,000 —NBS
THE National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said the average price of 50kg local rice (short grains) rose by 20.5 percent in March 2026 to N112,000 from N92,946 in February 2026.NBS disclosed this yesterday in its Selected Food Price watch report…