Air Peace acquires new B737-800 aircraft
He added: “Configured with 189 economy class seats, the B737-800NG is designed to deliver enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and scheduling flexibility across both domestic and regional routes. “The aircraft features a spacious cabin layout, generous overhead storage, advanced avionics,…
Ebola: WHO records 1,000 suspected cases, 220 deaths in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday hinted at nearly 1,000 suspected cases of Ebola, and 220 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While seeking local remedies against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
FAAN rallies stakeholders on airport security, judicial coordination
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to strengthen security enforcement and judicial coordination across the nation’s airports. FAAN warned that offences committed within airport facilities pose serious risks to passenger confidence and national security.At a high-level stakeholders’…
Nike Teams Up With Slawn for a Nigerian-Inspired 2026 Collection feat. Jay-Jay Okocha & Patience Ozokwo
Nike and London-based artist Slawn unveil their 2026 Nigerian-inspired lifestyle collection ahead of its summer release. The campaign features football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and veteran actress Patience Ozokwo modeling the custom graphic jerseys and outerwear. The collection itself translates…
Ghana welcomes Pope’s apology over Catholic Church’s role in slavery
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery, describing it as an “act of moral courage” that was important in the global pursuit of “truth, human dignity and justice”. Ghana has welcomed Pope…
Dangote receives hero’s welcome in Ethiopia, raises fertiliser investment to $4bn
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a hero’s welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, on a visit tied to his group’s fertiliser plant project in the country. He was hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and both men visited…
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as “crazy” estimated electricity bills despite enduring poor and inconsistent power supply in many…
FG Approves 40% Allowance for Civil Servants following Strike threat
The Federal Government has officially approved the long-awaited 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants following intense pressure and threats of industrial action by the organised labour. The approval, Vanguard gathered, came after a marathon meeting on Tuesday…
Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa
Ghana said on Tuesday that it has initiated the process to evacuate about 300 of its citizens from South Africa following a wave of protests against foreigners. President John Dramani Mahama approved the move to assist people who had complied…
NYSC Member Goes Missing After Leaving Work
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced investigation into the disappearance of a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Eunice Ameh. Family sources disclosed that Ameh, who is also a lawyer, recently secured…