3 h. 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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5 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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10 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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11 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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13 h. ago Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

A wave of public confidence and community mobilisation is driving the ongoing three-day polio vaccination exercise across Katsina State, with read more Katsina records high turnout as polio vaccination campaign targets 2.8m children

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13 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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13 h. ago Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns

The Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakar, said the events in Benin a few days ago proved that democracy still holds firm in Africa. The post Coup: Nigeria, Benin Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Security Concerns appeared first on Channels Television.

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13 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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15 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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15 h. ago Nobel Laureate Machado Says US Helped Her Leave Venezuela, Vows Return

Machado, who vanished in January after challenging the rule of President Nicolas Maduro, emerged on a hotel balcony in Oslo to cheering supporters early Thursday after several days of confusion over her whereabouts. The post Nobel Laureate Machado Says US Helped Her Leave Venezuela, Vows Return appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Russia Oil Export Revenue Hits Lowest Since Ukraine Invasion

The world's third-largest oil producer's fossil fuel income has been under pressure from meagre economic growth, mounting impact of sanctions, and Ukrainian attacks on its energy sites. The post Russia Oil Export Revenue Hits Lowest Since Ukraine Invasion appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago M23 Consolidates Control Of DR Congo City, Bodies In Streets

Around 10 bodies were collected from the streets between Wednesday and Thursday, according to local sources and witnesses. The post M23 Consolidates Control Of DR Congo City, Bodies In Streets appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago 7 safe coping techniques for people who experience sleep paralysis 

Sleep paralysis can be frightening, especially when it happens repeatedly. Even though the episode only lasts a few seconds or minutes, the fear of waking up unable to move can affect how you sleep and how you feel during the day.

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21 h. ago Things Remembered Strike: Nigerian Varsities Shut For 27 Months

Between 2013 and 2022, Nigerian universities were closed due to a series of strikes embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over poor working conditions, infrastructure deficits in the Universities, and a lack of autonomy, among other issues. During the 10 years, the universities were shut for 27 months, which had serious […]

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22 h. ago Nigeria’s petrol consumption declines to 52.9 million litres per day

NIGERIA’S petrol consumption declined to an average of 52.9 million litres per day in November, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)’s latest Fact Sheet has shown. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the figure reflects a notable shift in national fuel demand patterns. The latest report by the NMDPRA noted that the November figure […]

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22 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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23 h. ago St Anne’s old girls reiterate commitment to develop school in reunion events

The old students of St Anne’s School, Ibadan, under the umbrella of the Seminary-St Anne’s School Old Girls Association (SSASOGA), have reiterated their commitment to the school’s progress and development and to impacting the future of students. The old girls made this known in the school during their two-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) and reunion, […]

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25 h. ago Monarch, Others Seek Stiffer Regulation Against Cyberbullying, Violence

Stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the government to develop a regulatory framework to address rising cases of cyberbullying and digital violence, particularly against women and girls. The call was made in Jalingo, during a workshop marking the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. The event was organised by […]

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27 h. ago TETFund set to develop security master plan for tertiary institutions

Worried by the rising insecurity in the country, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to develop a comprehensive security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, TETFund, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, made this known during his remarks at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop on […]

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29 h. ago When passion meets purpose: Young medics ignite health revolution in remote communities

WORLD Diabetes Day has come and gone, but residents of Bolorunduro, Owena and surrounding villages and settlements in the Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State are still basking in the euphoria of free medical treatment they received from a non-governmental organization, Medical Aid and Advocacy for the Vulnerable Foundation (MAAVF). Medical Aid and […]

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