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Tinubu’s presidential N150bn jet arrives Abuja

By Matthew Denis The Nigeria’s new presidential jet has just arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The luxury aircraft, an Airbus A330, landed at precisely 8:29 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2024.Valued at a massive N150 billion,…

Lookman’s camp eye PSG move

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman will miss Atalanta’s opening game of the 2024/25 season. Lookman was excluded from the squad after reportedly requesting a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Reports surfaced on Sunday that PSG had reached out to Lookman’s representatives to…

Police apprehends 2 suspected cultist in Ogun state

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Abiodun Salami and Destiny Adeola on suspicion of involvement in cult-related activities in the Ijoko area of Sango-Ota, within the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area. Public Relations Officer Omolola Odutola reported on Monday that…

MTN and others receive permits for electricity generation

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits for mini-grid electricity generation to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others. In Q1 2024, NERC issued nine new off-grid generation licenses totaling 109.69 megawatts, along…

China, Nigeria, and hostage aircraft

By Dakuku Peterside Every story has two sides, but when a country’s reputation as  a sovereign and an investment destination comes under threat, it calls for immediate concern and action from its citizens and leaders. The recent unfolding of a…