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In a bid to reduce financial burdens on travelers and enhance the overall travel experience, Qatar Airways has extended its partnership with Access Bank, offering up to 12% discounts on both business and economy class tickets to Access Bank customers. This exclusive offer, which is valid until December 31, 2024, …

Two Nigerian nationals, Madukanze Kenneth, 31, and Henry Peter, 29, were arrested on Sunday, August 18, by Haitian authorities for allegedly possessing fake Haitian National Identification Cards.  The arrests were made in Jacmel, Haiti, after the suspects were found carrying ID cards under false names—Kenneth as “Augustin Jerry” and Peter …

Solomon Dalung, a former minister of youth and sports development, has cautioned young Nigerians against emigrating to other countries in quest of better opportunities. Speaking at an event commemorating 2024 International Youth Day, Dalung emphasized that despite the challenges in Nigeria, it remains a place of unparalleled opportunity and freedom, …

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 election, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to provide clear details about the newly acquired presidential jet and the sale of old ones.  In a post shared on his X handle on August 21, Obi emphasized the importance …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its support for the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, citing growing dissatisfaction with the current administration under President Bola Tinubu.   The endorsement follows a period of economic turmoil that has left many Nigerians questioning the direction …

Hillary Clinton has expressed her hope that Kamala Harris will finally break the “highest, hardest glass ceiling” in America by becoming the first female President of the United States.   Read Also: “Unlocking Women’s Potential “Ex-Minister encourages political engagement Clinton, who made history as the first woman to win a major party …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has been accused by the Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria (IPMAN) of failing to supply sufficient petroleum products to its members, leading to severe fuel scarcity. Over the last two to three years, IPMAN members have reportedly been unable to obtain products directly from …

The United States has announced a $27 million humanitarian aid package for Nigeria, aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and bolstering resilience against the growing impacts of food insecurity and climate change. This significant contribution forms part of a broader $536 million humanitarian aid package dedicated to sub-Saharan Africa, unveiled by …

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning of a nationwide strike if the police proceed with detaining its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.  The threat emerged after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Tuesday morning, August 20, at the NLC headquarters in Abuja.  The meeting was …

Ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria exacerbates the already serious economic situation, pushing many citizens to the brink as they struggle to make ends meet.   The scarcity, which began in Lagos in late July, has now spread across numerous states, leading to fuel prices skyrocketing to as high as N1,050 per …

A video circulating on social media has sparked a wave of mixed reactions after a man was seen advising a female evangelist, who was preaching on the streets around 4 a.m., to get a job. He says.   The incident, captured in the early hours, shows the man addressing the preacher …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has categorically denied recent reports that it continues to pay subsidies on petrol. The company’s Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, made this clarification during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, August 19, asserting that no payments have been made under the …

Former Minister of Environment, Mrs. Lawrencia Laraba-Mallam, has called on Nigerian women to actively engage in politics, emphasizing the need for female representation to address the nation’s pressing issue.   Speaking at a sensitization seminar organized by the Dignity of Women Commission at St. John’s Catholic Church in Kaduna, the …

Nigerian nurses are reportedly facing severe restrictions on their career mobility as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) allegedly refuses to verify their licenses—a critical requirement for those seeking to work abroad.    This issue, which has sparked outrage and concern, was highlighted by Dr. Olufunmilayo, a prominent …

Authorities have launched an extensive manhunt for the abductors of students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology, following a distressing incident in which five students were kidnapped by armed men suspected to be herdsmen.    The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening at the college in Oji River …