15 h. ago Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments

• KWAM 1 named aviation ambassador despite airport mess From Sola Ojo, Abuja An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court has struck out unruly behaviour and assault charges brought against an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmason, following police’s withdrawal of the case. On August 11, Emmason was remanded in a correctional centre over a five-count charge of unruly […] The post Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard the Uyo-Lagos flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge following a formal application by the prosecution to discontinue the matter. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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25 h. ago Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew read more Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

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25 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Quiet wealth is the new power move: Why young Nigerians are ditching the noise for control

The Nigeria’s financial landscape which has grown by 197 percent is experiencing a fundamental shift in how wealth is built read more Quiet wealth is the new power move: Why young Nigerians are ditching the noise for control

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37 h. ago Dantsoho pledges revitalised port efficiency to power exports, sustainability

By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has tasked his team to renew commitment towards continuous improvement of the Port efficiencies that provided the backbone for the positive export performance Nigeria has recorded thus far in the successive quarters of the year 2025. Speaking during the recently concluded NPA Management […] The post Dantsoho pledges revitalised port efficiency to power exports, sustainability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Race to N500bn: Banks step up capital drive as CBN tightens grip on recap to power $1trn economy goal

Tribune Online Race to N500bn: Banks step up capital drive as CBN tightens grip on recap to power $1trn economy goal The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a resilient, safe, and sound financial system as the ongoing banking recapitalisation exercise continues to gather pace. According to the apex bank, eight commercial banks have already met the new capital requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline, with others making significant […] Race to N500bn: Banks step up capital drive as CBN tightens grip on recap to power $1trn economy goal Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Afri Invoice creates 150 marketing jobs to power Nigeria’s e

Afri Invoice, Nigeria’s pioneering homegrown e-invoice platform, has announced the creation of 150 new marketing roles across seven key states, read more Afri Invoice creates 150 marketing jobs to power Nigeria’s e-invoicing revolution

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6 d. ago Mounting deficits raise concerns over bank takeover as Ikeja Electric reports N25bn pretax loss

Tribune Online Mounting deficits raise concerns over bank takeover as Ikeja Electric reports N25bn pretax loss EFFORTS by Nigerian banks to take over Sahara Group’s power assets may be complicated by the deepening financial woes of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja DisCo), which posted a pretax loss of N25.2 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2023. The company’s latest financials revealed worsening fundamentals that raised red flags for potential […] Mounting deficits raise concerns over bank takeover as Ikeja Electric reports N25bn pretax loss Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Blackout hit parts of Lagos, Ogun as fire guts Egbin Power, damages transformer

The Transmission Company (TCN) of Nigeria said a fire incident at Egbin Power Plc at about 6:30am on Tuesday affected read more Blackout hit parts of Lagos, Ogun as fire guts Egbin Power, damages transformer

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7 d. ago Gombe: Ali JC’s stalled power project sparks outrage in Talase

Residents accuse lawmaker of abandoning project, warn of 2027 electoral consequences From Abdulrazaq Mungadi Residents and business owners in Talase, the headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have raised concerns over the suspension of a rural electrification project initiated by the member representing Billiri/Balanga Federal Constituency, Dr Ali Isa JC. The […] The post Gombe: Ali JC’s stalled power project sparks outrage in Talase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Sokoto committed to uninterrupted power for economic growth – Commissioner

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State government said it would continue to prioritise the power sector by ensuring stable electricity for the economic benefit of its residents across the state. The State Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum Resources, Hon Sanusi Danfulani, gave the assurance after inspecting the completed electricity restoration project at Durbawa community […] The post Sokoto committed to uninterrupted power for economic growth – Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Court places Ikeja DisCo, KEPCO in receivership worsening Nigeria’s power woes

A Lagos High Court has taken control of Ikeja Electric and KEPCO Energy Resources, two major players in the country’s read more Court places Ikeja DisCo, KEPCO in receivership worsening Nigeria’s power woes

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8 d. ago BREAKING: FBN Holdings takes over Egbin Power, Ikeja Electric, FIPL

 …Appoints Receiver/Manager By Adewale Sanyaolu FBNQuest Trustees Limited, a subsidiary of FBN holdings has appointed a receiver/manager for KEPCO Energy Resources Limited, a special purpose vehicle for Sahara Energy Resources  Group Limited, owners of Egbin Power, Ikeja Electric and First Independent Power Limited(FIPL). In executing the takeover, FBNQuest has appointed Kunle Ogunba and Associates as […] The post BREAKING: FBN Holdings takes over Egbin Power, Ikeja Electric, FIPL appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria Needs Good Governance Not Rotational Presidency – Sowore

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has rejected rotational presidency, saying Nigeria needs good governance, not regional power-sharing. He made this known on Tuesday, during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. Sowore argued that Nigeria’s development has been held back by the obsession with zoning and ethnic politics rather than focusing […] The post Nigeria Needs Good Governance Not Rotational Presidency – Sowore appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago North’s problem is leaders who wasted power not Tinubu – Sani

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has said that the root cause of Northern Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment lies not with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but with past Northern leaders who failed to use their time in power to transform the region. Speaking when members of the Tijjaniyya Grassroots Mobilisation and Empowerment […] The post North’s problem is leaders who wasted power not Tinubu – Sani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago EU, Germany, FG host GET.invest Nigeria inaugural steering committee meeting

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, the German Embassy, and the Federal Ministry of Power, on Monday, August 4, hosted the inaugural Steering Committee meeting of GET.invest Nigeria, bringing together national stakeholders to accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition. Co-chaired by the Federal Ministry of Power, the EU, and the German […] The post EU, Germany, FG host GET.invest Nigeria inaugural steering committee meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Airtel bets on network innovation to power Nigeria’s urban digital demand

As Nigeria’s cities expand and digital consumption accelerates, Airtel Nigeria says it is ramping up network innovation, AI-powered experience tools, read more Airtel bets on network innovation to power Nigeria’s urban digital demand

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9 d. ago Alleged Serial Killer ‘Olori Esho’ Remanded Over Multiple Murder Cases In Lagos

A 44-year-old suspected cult leader, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as ‘Olori Esho’, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State, over multiple allegations of murder, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of firearms. Magistrate Mobolaji Tanimola, in a ruling on Tuesday, ordered the remand of Akinwande for […]

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