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News

NCAA Bans Use of Flight Mode, Orders Phones Off in Flights

The regulator says airlines must amend operations manuals, while new measures target unruly passengers ahead of mock exercises in Lagos and Abuja.

News

Police Nab Man Over Lover’s Murder in Rivers State

The suspect allegedly used a machete in Etche in July, fled to Edo State, and confessed after his August arrest.

Interviews

Nigeria to Enforce Reciprocal Visa Rules on US Citizens

Washington now demands five years of social media records from applicants, and Abuja says its terms will match.

News

United Nigeria Airlines Returns to Warri, Expands Routes

Flights to Osubi Airport resume on August 25, with new Ilorin, Sokoto and Accra services from October 17.

Politics

Akpabio Debunks Health Rumors, Returns from London Vacation

He arrived in Abuja on Monday, calling the hospitalisation reports imaginary and promising vigorous legislative work when the Senate resumes.

News

Passenger Comfort Emmanson Recounts Violent Ibom Air Incident

The real estate consultant says a row over her phone ended with her clothes torn and the assault filmed.

Politics

SERAP Urges Probe into Claims Lawmakers Pay ₦1–3 Million to Pass Bills

The group asked Akpabio and Abbas to hand Auyo's claims to anti-corruption agencies and protect him as a whistleblower.

Sports

Oka Community Wins Olu of Warri Peace Cup, as Awards Honour Late Awala

The 10th edition ended on Sunday with new individual prizes honouring Justice Alfred Eyewumi Awala, backed by his family.

Community

Celebrations Begin in Warri as Olu of Warri Marks 4 Years on the Throne

A week of worship, a legends football match and a boat regatta precedes honours for seven distinguished Warri indigenes.

Culture

Gospel Star Mercy Chinwo Celebrates Birth of Second Baby

The singer and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, shared the news on Instagram, thanking God as fans sent congratulations.

Community

Man Beaten in Warri For Allegedly Stealing Mobile Phone

Precious Ibekwe denied the theft, saying he only picked up slippers dropped by a man residents were chasing.

Community

Princess Emiko Joins NCC Board, Set to Champion Digital Inclusion

Tinubu named her to the board chaired by Olorunnimbe, alongside appointments to the fund expanding rural ICT access.

News

Keyamo orders sanctions over leaked video as Nigerians react

The minister called the footage a debasement of womanhood as Emmanson, banned indefinitely, was remanded at Kirikiri over the Ibom Air incident.

News

Father of UK organ harvest witness dies after illness

Felix Nwamini Ukpo died Sunday after an illness his family links to distress over David's disappearance since 2022.

Niger Delta

Olu of Warri Extends Deadline for 1,000-Student Bursary Scheme

With 746 students shortlisted, communities have until August 31 to nominate indigenes in 200 level for 254 remaining slots.

Community

Five Suspected Terrorists Face Trial Over Owo Church Attack

The federal government filed nine counts alleging the men belonged to Al Shabab and planned the 2022 attack.

News

Ibom Air Bans Passenger for Assaulting Crew Members

Comfort Emmanson was detained after attacking crew and security in Lagos, and the airline has reported her to NCAA.

News

NYSC Responds to Claims by Corps Member Over Certificate Withholding

The scheme says Uguamaye's two-month extension was administrative, over missed clearance obligations, and applied uniformly to all corps members.