Emirates Airlines posts first loss in more than 30 years

Dubai-based Emirates airline on Thursday posted a $3.4 billion half-year loss, its first in more than three decades, saying it had been badly hit by the coronavirus lockdown that brought…

Jega, Bakare, others seek to fix Nigeria’s politics

A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, and other eminent Nigerians on Wednesday sought a solution to fix the Nigerian political space. Jega, who was…

Obiano may ban Keke NAPEP over rising cult war

The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, may ban tricycle (Keke NAPEP) operators  in the state. This, our correspondent, gathered was as a result of the rise in crime allegedly associated…

Sanwo-Olu confirms agric commissioner

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has confirmed the appointment of Ms. Abisola Olusanya as the substantive Commissioner for Agriculture. The governor’s confirmation was contained in a circular issued…

We can’t conduct bye-election without police presence – Enugu REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it would not conduct the Isi-Uzo state constituency by-election, in Enugu State, without security cover. Enugu State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Emeka Ononamadu,…

Obaseki dissolves exco, takes second-term oath today

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday dissolved the state executive council. The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in…

Seven soldiers killed in fresh Burkina Faso attack

Seven soldiers were killed and others wounded or missing after their patrol was ambushed in northern Burkina Faso, the centre of a five-year-old jihadist insurgency, security sources said on Thursday.…

Curfew imposed on Benue community over ‘missing genitals’

.YOUTHS ATTEMPT TO TORCH POLICE STATION THE Chairman of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Caleb Aba, has imposed a 12-hour curfew on Daudu community over allegation of missing…

Forex demand pressure worries CBN MPC members

Some members of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria have expressed concerns over the high demand pressure in the nation’s foreign exchange market. The MPC members…

Ekweremadu seeks legal backing for official virtual proceedings

A former deputy president of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has advocated a reform of the Nigerian laws to properly address challenges encountered during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic as…