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The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The remains were received by soldiers of the Guards Brigade at precisely 9 am on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The body will soon be airlifted to Abuja, where a service of songs will be held at the Army Headquarters’ Garrison Parade Ground in Mogadishu Cantonment. This will be followed by a funeral service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Friday, after which Lt. Gen. Lagbaja will be laid to…

Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lambasted the renowned lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju over his criticism of some demolitions in the nation’s capital. Adeyanju and Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMark on Friday last week led a protest against the FCT Minister over the demolition of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, Abuja. Speaking, Adeyanju said “there is no justification for this demolition”, and urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wade into the matter. However, Wike in an interview with selected journalists on Wednesday said Adeyanju was…

An Air Peace flight heading to Lagos was unexpectedly grounded on Thursday morning due to a bird strike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The flight was set to depart at 6:30 a.m. and was already on the runway, ready for takeoff when the incident occurred. The news was shared by Inibehe Effiong, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer who was on board. He said, “While taxing on the runway and just before takeoff, our Air Peace flight from Abuja to Lagos scheduled for 6:30 AM today was stopped forcefully, resulting in panic and screams by some passengers. “The…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the online registration for the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 will commence on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This information was shared via the NYSC’s official X handle on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Prospective corps members are advised to log on to the NYSC portal to register for the program. The registration period will last for two weeks, ending on November 28, 2024. Requirements for registration include a valid email address, phone number, matriculation number, and biometric data capture. The orientation course commencement date will be announced later by the NYSC management.…

Bitcoin has broken through the $90,000 level, continuing its rally on expectations that Donald Trump’s presidency will benefit cryptocurrencies. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached record highs on Wednesday, climbing to $93,158, marking a 32% increase since the November 5 election. Other cryptocurrencies have also seen significant gains. Ether has risen by 37% since election day, while Dogecoin, promoted by Trump ally Elon Musk, has surged by over 150%. Trump’s campaign promises to make the United States the “crypto capital of the planet” and to build a national stockpile of bitcoin have fueled speculative trading and mining activities. Although the specifics…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it has surpassed its 2024 revenue target of ₦5.7 trillion, collecting over ₦5.9 trillion as of November 12, 2024. This achievement was revealed by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during the 2024 CGC Conference in Abuja. Adeniyi attributed this success to enhanced stakeholder collaboration, improved processes, and modernized systems. The NCS has also made significant seizures of prohibited items valued at over ₦28 billion in duty-paid terms. This milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of the NCS’s strategy in revenue collection and trade facilitation, and it is projected to exceed the annual target…

The Guardian, a prominent U.K. newspaper, has announced its departure from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The decision comes amid concerns over the influence of billionaire owner Elon Musk during the U.S. election process. In a statement released on Wednesday, The Guardian cited the increasing negatives of being on X, stating that resources could be better utilized in promoting their journalism elsewhere. The newspaper highlighted the often disturbing content found on the platform, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism, as a significant factor in their decision. The Guardian also pointed to Musk’s role in the recent…

Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State has presented the state’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year. This occured on Wednesday (Today) at the State’s House of Assembly, Òṣogbo. The Governor noted that “the total size of the Budget 2025 is Three Hundred and Ninety Billion, Twenty Eight Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty Naira Only (390,028,277,740.00). Related || Oyo Governor presents 2025 Budget [DETAILS] “The expenditure comprises Capital Expenditure of One Hundred and Forty-Four Billion, Two Hundred and Thirty-One Million, One Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira (N144,231,183,800.00), Recurrent Expenditure of Two Hundred and…

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