Explosion at Defence Industries Corporation plant kills one in Kaduna
An explosion at the DICON factory in Kaduna killed one person and injured several others, prompting investigations into the cause of the blast.
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NCAA accuses Qatar airways of flouting Nigerian aviation regulations
NCAA accused Qatar Airways of ignoring directives and mistreating Nigerian passengers, warning of sanctions.
Kwankwaso outlines terms for possible return to APC
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Court dismisses Trump’s $15B lawsuit against New York Times as ‘improper and impermissible’
A federal judge rejected Trump’s $15B defamation suit against The New York Times, calling it improper and giving him a month to refile a shorter complaint.
Trump to impose $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, alarming tech sector
Trump plans to introduce a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, sparking fears of major disruption to the U.S. tech industry and drawing strong reactions from supporters and critics alike.
“Why I made peace with Wike” – Governor Fubara
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Brenda Biya urges Cameroonians to reject father’s 2025 bid, cites four decades of failed leadership
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Nigerian passenger alleges 18-hour detention, coerced to sign Arabic document by Qatar Airways
NCAA has accused Qatar Airways of detaining a Nigerian passenger for 18 hours, forcing him to sign a document in Arabic, and imposing a hefty fine before his release.
Yobe govt approves additional N2.1bn for vehicles after N6bn spent earlier in 2024
Yobe State has allocated N2.1bn for new vehicles despite spending N6bn on cars in 2024.