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United Airlines Flight Develops Technical Fault, Returns to Lagos with Injured Passengers
A United Airlines flight, Boeing 787-8, traveling from Lagos to Washington Dulles, declared an emergency and returned to Lagos on Thursday, January 24, 2025. The aircraft, with registration N27903, is over 13 years old and belongs to United Airlines.The flight carried 245 passengers, eight flight attendants, and three pilots. Some passengers reportedly sustained injuries during […]
Public Statement by First Bank of Nigeria Limited vs. GHL: A $225.8 Million Debt Drama
In a high-stakes financial showdown that has gripped Nigeria’s corporate and legal circles, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has taken General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), a company tied to media mogul Nduka Obaigbena, to court over a staggering $225.8 million debt. The case, which has seen assets frozen, accusations of financial misconduct, and a war of […]
Court Freezes Assets of Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited Over $225.8 Million Debt
In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an ex-parte order freezing the assets and accounts of General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), a company linked to media mogul Nduka Obaigbena, across all commercial banks in Nigeria. The order, granted on December 30, 2024, by Justice D.I. Dipeolu, follows a lawsuit filed by First Bank of Nigeria Limited and FBNQUEST Trustees Limited, who […]
Elections: Kingsley Moghalu praises his party, says ‘we made huge achievement’
The Presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has heaped praise on his party and his supporters for “changing the narrative” of Nigeria’s political history, adding that him contesting for president is a tremendous achievement. Moghalu, who is a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, said this in a […]
From £1,550 to 250,000 Naira: A Nigerian PhD Graduate’s Painful Regret of Returning Home Amidst Salary Disparities
In a recent social media post, a Nigerian PhD graduate has sparked a debate about brain drain and the economic realities facing highly educated professionals in Nigeria. The individual, who chose to remain anonymous, shared their experience of returning to Nigeria after completing their doctoral studies in the UK, only to face a stark wage […]
Igbo Leadership Amplifies Call for Kanu’s Release at Iwuanyanwu Memorial
During a poignant service of songs honoring the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, prominent Igbo leaders united in their appeal for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom from DSS detention. The gathering, which took place in Enugu, highlighted that securing Kanu’s release was among Iwuanyanwu’s final aspirations before his death. At the memorial event, […]
Justice Binta Nyako Steps Down from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Amidst Allegations of Judicial Bias
In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated Nigeria’s legal and political spheres, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from the high-profile trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the charismatic leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This unexpected development, unfolding on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, marks a […]
Tinubu Condemns Russian Flags at Nigerian Protests
In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Tinubu summoned an emergency National Security Council meeting at the State House in Abuja, as nationwide protests over hunger and poor governance entered their fifth day. The atmosphere was tense; the high-stakes gathering brought together top government officials and security chiefs, all focused on addressing the escalating […]
EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Demonstrators Defy Police Teargas, Gather in Abuja
Protesters rallying under the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement have gathered once again at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. This comes shortly after they faced teargas from police officers at the Berger roundabout, which also affected journalists present at the scene. Determined and undeterred, the protesters declared their intention to continue their demonstration until the Federal Government […]
Anambra Traders Shun Nationwide Protest, Demand Kanu’s Release and Economic Reforms”
Anambra Traders Shun Nationwide Protest, Demand Kanu’s Release and Economic Reforms All markets, stores, and artisan shops in Nnewi, the industrial town, and Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State, opened for business as traders and youths shunned the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest that started today. As early as 6:30 am, commercial buses and tricycles were […]