North-East governors have raised ₦10.8 billion for a proposed regional air shuttle, with remaining funds expected before October ends as the six states seek to improve connectivity.
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Soyinka, Others Celebrate as Asagba of Asaba Confers Olinzele Chieftaincy Title on Newton Jibunoh!
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and other dignitaries joined the Asagba of Asaba as Chief Newton Jibunoh received the Olinzele chieftaincy title in Delta State.
Tennessee Prison Chief Frank Strada Resigns After Failed Christa Pike Execution!
Tennessee prison chief Frank Strada is resigning after Christa Pike’s failed execution, as Governor Bill Lee orders an independent review and pauses executions.
Wike Challenges Amaechi Over Claim That Tinubu Policies Led to Mother’s Death!
Nyesom Wike has criticised Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that Tinubu’s economic policies contributed to his mother’s death, questioning the former governor’s explanation about medicine costs.
Julius Berger Begins Emergency Repairs on Collapsed East-West Road in Delta!
Julius Berger has begun emergency repairs on the collapsed East-West Road at Agbarho in Delta State as engineers assess a permanent solution to flooding and drainage challenges.
Benue Boat Tragedy: 11 Mourners Dead After Vessel Carrying 43 Capsizes on River Benue!
Eleven people died after a boat carrying 43 mourners capsized on the River Benue in Makurdi, prompting investigations and renewed waterway safety warnings.
Medical Evacuation Plane With Six On Board Goes Missing Off US East Coast!
A medical evacuation plane carrying six people has gone missing while travelling from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a U.S. Coast Guard search off Nantucket.
New York Governor Vows to Close Intoxication Loophole After Cornell Sexual Assault Case!
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to close an intoxication-related legal gap after renewed scrutiny of a 2024 alleged sexual assault case at Cornell University.
Labour Party Youth Leaders Propose Alignment With Tinubu, APC Ahead of 2027 Election!
Labour Party youth leaders have reportedly proposed an alignment with APC and Tinubu-support groups ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
North Korea Says Intermediate-Range Strategic Missile Test Used AI Technology!
North Korea says an October 3 intermediate-range strategic missile test used artificial intelligence to enable low-altitude trajectory changes as regional tensions rise.
Nigeria’s Wheat Production Rises to 420,000 Tonnes as FG Credits NAGS-AP!
Nigeria’s wheat production has risen from 120,000 to 420,000 metric tonnes, with the Federal Government crediting NAGS-AP agricultural support.
Kano Government Pledges Land for NIPR Permanent Secretariat!
Kano State Government has pledged land for a permanent NIPR secretariat while reaffirming support for professional communication and the World Public Relations Forum 2026.
Paul Scholes Says He Wants His Medal Amid Manchester City Premier League Title Dispute!
Paul Scholes has addressed the debate over Manchester City’s Premier League titles, saying he wants his medal while rejecting the idea of automatically claiming retrospective honours.
BOA, AFAN Partner to Finance 400,000 Farmers for 2026 Dry-Season Farming!
BOA and AFAN partner to finance 400,000 Nigerian farmers for 2026 dry-season farming, with support for agricultural inputs and irrigation.
Okpebholo Threatens Arrest of Contractor Over Abandoned Benin-Abraka Road Project!
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has threatened to arrest a contractor over an allegedly abandoned section of the Benin-Abraka Road as the state moves to re-award the project.