KLM Flight Diverts to Norway After Hydraulic Failure, Skids Off Runway Upon Landing
A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway on Saturday, December 28, following a hydraulic failure. The Boeing 737-800, operating as flight KL1204 from Oslo to Amsterdam, encountered a loud noise during takeoff, prompting the crew to divert as a precaution. The aircraft, […]
Rivers Crisis: ‘God is Our Ultimate Liberator’ – Gov. Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed gratitude to God as the ultimate liberator of the state, while acknowledging the unwavering support of the people in navigating the political challenges with his predecessor and current minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the Christmas Ballad hosted by former Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili in Port Harcourt […]
NNPCL Denies Allegations of Presidential Interference, Defends Merit-Based Operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu exerts influence over its operations or leadership decisions. In response to an article by Prof. Farooq Kperogi titled Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, dismissed allegations of ethnic bias and undue presidential interference. Kperogi’s piece alleged […]
Ex-Governor Sule Lamido Accuses Tinubu of Deception, Faults Loan Requests
Former Governor of Jigawa State and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of misrepresenting Nigeria’s economic realities. Speaking on the BBC Hausa program Gane Mini Hanya, Lamido also criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari for what he described as a lack of transparency during his administration. Lamido alleged that […]
VP Shettima Apologises to Victims’ Families After Sokoto Airstrike Incident
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed condolences to the families of victims killed in an airstrike during a military operation in Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The incident, which occurred on December 25, claimed the lives of ten civilians while targeting the logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa […]
Presidency Dismisses Niger Leader’s Claims as Propaganda to Incite Northern Nigerians
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has dismissed allegations made by Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military leader of Niger Republic, as baseless propaganda aimed at inciting discord in Nigeria. Tchiani, during a Wednesday interview in Hausa, accused Nigeria and France of conspiring to destabilize Niger. He alleged that France negotiated with […]
Musk and Ramaswamy Defend H-1B Visas Amid Criticism from Trump’s Far-Right Supporters
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, newly appointed leaders of President-elect Donald Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” are facing backlash from far-right Trump supporters over their outspoken support for H-1B visas, which allow foreign skilled professionals to work in the United States. The controversy erupted during the Christmas holiday when conservative commentator Laura Loomer criticized Trump’s […]
Prosecutors Charge Sebastian Zapeta with Murder and Arson in Subway Fire Death
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, has been charged with murder and arson following the shocking death of a woman set ablaze on a New York City subway train. Prosecutors announced the indictment on Friday, though Zapeta did not appear in court for the brief hearing. Authorities allege Zapeta used a lighter to ignite the victim’s clothing and […]
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili Refuses to Step Down, Citing Threats to Sovereignty
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili has announced she will not vacate her office when her six-year term ends on Sunday, accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of endangering the country’s sovereignty and aligning with Moscow’s interests. Zourabichvili, 72, has framed her decision as a stand against what she calls the party’s “complete takeover of the state.” […]
Ondo Governor To Honor Akeredolu with Naming of New High Court Complex
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State, has announced that the new high court complex under construction in Akure will be named after the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, former governor of the state. Akeredolu, who passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 67 after battling prostate cancer, is being honored for his significant contributions […]
