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EFCC arrests ex-Sokoto gov Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, is currently answering tough questions at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over a mind-boggling N189 billion scandal.
Tinubu appoints new boss for FCC, rolls out full list of Commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission.
UPDATED: AON Imposes No-Fly Life Ban On Ibom Air Passenger Over Assault
The Airline Operators of Nigeria has imposed a no-fly life ban on a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted airline officials on an Ibom Air flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
Tinubu appoints Rinsola Abiola DG CLTC, names Nasir Bala Senior Aide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Rinsola Abiola as the Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC).
AON places ‘no fly’ life ban on Ibom Air passenger Emmanson for unruly behaviour
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has placed a life ban on Comfort Emmanson from flying any of its member airlines both domestically and internationally.
Physically challenged persons protest school closure, block Lagos airport access roads
Activities around the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos were disrupted on Monday as hundreds of physically challenged individuals staged a protest over the closure of a government-run school for people with disabilities.
Unruly Ibom Air passenger who assaulted crew remanded at Kirikiri
A passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, identified as Comfort Emmanson, has been charged to court and remanded to Kirikiri Correctional Facility following a disruptive incident that has sparked widespread discussion about passenger conduct and airline safety protocols.
FirstBank Champions Inclusive Fintech Innovation at Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025)
Lagos, 9 August 2025 – FirstBank proudly sponsored the recently held Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025), which took place from August 5–8 at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown Toronto.
Over 100 bandits dead: The secret operation they never saw coming
Makakkari Forest in Zamfara’s Bukuyum LGA turned into a death trap on Sunday as Nigerian Air Force jets and ground troops unleashed a coordinated assault that left more than 100 bandits dead, their motorcycles destroyed, and their stronghold in ruins.
Withheld NYSC certificate: SERAP urges Tinubu to intervene
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the case of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps member known as ‘Raye,’ whose discharge certificate was withheld.