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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will shut down the power supply to the International Terminal 2 (ITZ-2) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, from 1:00 AM to 4:30 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This is for the replacement of the Bus Riser 11KVA high tension panel. FAAN has assured that this maintenance will cause minimal disruption to flight operations and passenger facilitation. Airlines, security agencies, and concessioners have been notified, and Royal Air Maroc will be relocated to International Terminal 1 during this period. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

President Bola Tinubu has posthumously awarded the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, with the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR). The announcement was made during the burial ceremony at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on Friday. Tinubu praised Lagbaja’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s security and described him as a “Soldier’s Soldier.” The President also highlighted that his appointment of Lagbaja as COAS was one of his best decisions. Mrs. Maria Lagbaja, the widow of the late General, was present to receive the award medal on behalf of her late husband. The ceremony…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has surged to 33.88% in October 2024, up from 32.70% in September, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a significant increase and continues the upward trend observed over the past few months. The month-on-month inflation rate also rose to 2.64% from 2.52% in September. Food inflation, a major component of the overall inflation, saw a sharp rise to 39.16% in October, compared to 37.77% in September. Energy prices, particularly petrol, have also increased, with prices climbing to over ₦1,030 per litre from ₦617 in August. The rising cost of living continues to put…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign, as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. This announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, on Thursday. Bwala, a lawyer and notable public affairs analyst, previously served as a key aide to Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election. His appointment marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, as Bwala had been a vocal supporter of Atiku during the campaign. In addition to Bwala’s appointment, President Tinubu also named three…

A youth corps member was left in tears after her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) was unexpectedly changed to a prison, just five months before completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the young lady expressed her shock and frustration, revealing that her PPA had been transferred to a correctional facility. She wrote: “Five months to finish NYSC, and they changed my PPA🤣😭 to correctional service. Omo!!! I cried and crodeee.” Her post quickly garnered attention, with concerned individuals flooding the comments section to share their thoughts and offer support. See some…

A girlfriend has uncovered a shocking truth about her boyfriend after CCTV footage revealed him stealing a phone at a party they both attended. The revelation was shared by a media user on X (formerly Twitter), who detailed the incident. She wrote: “If you think your day is tough, I want you guys to know there’s a dilemma from today’s @ISWISPodcast episode. A babe found out her boyfriend is a thief because he stole her friend’s phones at a party and was caught on CCTV footage. So you can thank God that’s not you.” Get instant and latest news updates via…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), highlighted that without divine intervention, the exchange rate might have soared to ₦10,000 to $1. He attributed Nigeria’s financial difficulties to its heavy reliance on fuel imports, despite being a significant oil-producing country. “We need help, and it’s not human help; it’s divine help,” he emphasised. Adeboye highlighted that the root of Nigeria’s financial difficulties predates the current administration, pointing to the ongoing importation of petrol despite abundant oil resources. “Before our current President took office, we were aware that the root of our financial issues lay…

Argentina faced a surprising 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in their 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday night. The match, held in Asunción, saw Argentina take an early lead through Lautaro Martinez in the 11th minute. However, Paraguay quickly equalized with Antonio Sanabria’s goal just eight minutes later. The turning point came early in the second half when Omar Alderete scored the winning goal for Paraguay, securing their first triumph over Argentina since 2016. The defeat was particularly frustrating for Lionel Messi, who confronted the match officials over perceived officiating inconsistencies. Despite the loss, Argentina remains at the top of…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has announced the passing of his father. The Chippa United star shared the sad news on his Instagram story on Friday morning, expressing his grief with a tearful emoji and the message, “Rest in peace, dad.” Nwabali did not disclose the cause of his father’s death. This announcement comes just hours after Nwabali appeared for the Super Eagles in a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night in Abidjan. The loss could see Nwabali miss Nigeria’s next AFCON qualifier against Rwanda in Uyo as he takes…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a fresh borrowing plan of $2.2 billion to support Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced this decision after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House. The borrowing plan consists of $1.7 billion in Eurobonds and $500 million in Sukuk financing. This approval aims to strengthen the country’s finances and enhance economic reforms. The funds will be raised through access to the international capital market, pending approval from the National Assembly. Minister Edun emphasized that this…