17 m. ago How Benin sought Nigeria’s military help to foil coup – Minister

Benin’s Foreign Minister explains how Nigeria and ECOWAS’s swift military intervention was crucial in foiling a coup attempt against President Patrice Talo Read More: https://punchng.com/how-benin-sought-nigerias-military-help-to-foil-coup-minister/

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77 m. ago Bird strike grounds United Nigeria flights, passengers protest

A United Nigeria bird strike led to multiple flight cancellations and passenger protests in Abuja. Learn about the incident and the airline’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/bird-strike-grounds-united-nigeria-flights-passengers-protest/

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3 h. ago International Civil Aviation Day: It’s turbulent but not dangerous

Worried about air turbulence? Learn why this normal part of flying may feel uncomfortable but is not dangerous. A pilot explains how planes handle it. Read More: https://punchng.com/international-civil-aviation-day-its-turbulent-but-not-dangerous/

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6 h. ago Oyo govt launches ‘FRILIA’, cautions residents against land misuse

“FRILIA is not just a bureaucratic checkbox; it is a pledge to every resident and community in Oyo State....

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7 h. ago Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after collapsing at the Government read more Bayelsa deputy governor collapses at Government House, rushed to hospital

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7 h. ago FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

launches national safety magazine The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified efforts to build a safer, more efficient transport read more FRSC targets safer transport ecosystem, stakeholder collaboration

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8 h. ago AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free

A few days to the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, football lovers in Nigeria are protesting CAF’s decision to limit the number of matches that will be shown on terrestrial or Free-to-Air television to 32, while European terrestrial stations have the right to show all 52 games. It will […] The post AFCON 2025: Nigerians Protest CAF’s Decision To Give Europe 52 Free-to-Air Matches While Africa Gets Only 32 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has been asked to intervene in the exorbitant cost of domestic air tickets by effecting a fifty percent reduction in airport charges and auxiliary taxes. The House of Representatives which passed the resolution at Thursday’s plenary is hoping that this will translate to a significant reduction in […] The post Hike in Airfares: House Of Reps. Seeks 50% Slash In Airport Charges, Auxiliary Taxes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Angry passenger arrested for destroying laptops over flight cancellation

An angry passenger was arrested after destroying laptops following a United Nigeria Airlines flight cancellation caused by a bird strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/angry-passenger-arrested-for-destroying-laptops-over-flight-cancellation/

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9 h. ago Insecurity: Airpower remains central to military operational success — Defence Minister

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Thursday reaffirmed the critical importance of air power in ongoing security operations in the country...

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9 h. ago Dangote unveils N1trn education scholarship funds, targets 1.3 million learners

The Group President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday, in Lagos, launched education scholarship funds of N1 trillion..

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10 h. ago Anxiety mounts over Bayelsa deputy gov’s health following collapse

Growing concern in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-mounts-over-bayelsa-deputy-govs-health-following-collapse/

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10 h. ago NASENI targets early STEM talent with launch of future makers innovation hub

to produce Nigeria’s next generation of inventors, tech leaders The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched read more NASENI targets early STEM talent with launch of future makers innovation hub

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11 h. ago Passengers stranded as United Nigeria grounds aircraft after bird strike

A United Nigeria bird strike has forced the airline to ground an aircraft, causing multiple flight cancellations and stranding passengers in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/passengers-stranded-as-united-nigeria-grounds-aircraft-after-bird-strike/

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11 h. ago United Nigeria Airlines’ operations disrupted after bird strike grounds aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines has announced that due to a bird strike on one of its operating aircraft, some flights across read more United Nigeria Airlines’ operations disrupted after bird strike grounds aircraft

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13 h. ago Eat’n’Go Nigeria launches Environmental Sustainability initiative with Akada, Recycles Over 1000kg of Waste

Eat’n’Go Nigeria launches a new sustainability initiative with Akada, successfully recycling over 1000kg of waste from its outlets in the first month. Read More: https://punchng.com/eatngo-nigeria-launches-environmental-sustainability-initiative-with-akada-recycles-over-1000kg-of-waste/

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13 h. ago Over 34 dead as Myanmar military launches air strike on hospital

Myanmar's military, on Wednesday night, struck a hospital in Mrauk-U town, Rakhine State, killing at least 34 people and

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13 h. ago Senator Katung donates relief materials to IDPs camps, hospitals in rural communities

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has donated essential relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across communities affected by terrorism in his district.

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13 h. ago VP Shettima Seeks Private Sector Push As Dangote Launches ₦100bn Scholarship Fund

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, calling for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is in line with the unveiling of a ₦100 billion annual education support programme by the President of […]

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13 h. ago 13th Convocation: KWASU Rolls Out Milestones, Hails Gov. AbdulRazaq

Fifty – four (54) law graduates of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, comprising of the first and second sets have been called to the Bar this year. Similarly, the institution’s  fourth year medical students have resumed at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital ( KWASUTH), Ilorin. The vice chancellor of the University, Prof Shaykh […]

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