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UPDATED: Kwam 1 blacklisted from flying in Nigeria

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Prominent Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), has been placed on a no-flight list by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), PREMIUM TIMES can report. He will b... Read More


Fuel scarcity looms in Akwa Ibom as petroleum marketers withdraw services

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Akwa Ibom State has announced a withdrawal of services in the state, beginning Thursday, over a dispute with th... Read More


Reports say police broke Sowore's hand during forced transfer from detention cell

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The Nigeria Police Force has come under criticism after allegedly breaking the hand of human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, during an attempt to for... Read More


Sowore's lawyers allege persecution, demand immediate release from police custody

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Lawyers representing human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, have demanded his immediate release from police custody, alleging persecution, abuse of po... Read More


EFCC set to probe real estate sector - Olukoyede

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to investigate Nigeria's real estate sector, starting with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of ef... Read More


Airport Controversy: FAAN, NCAA, others apologised, offered me private jet - Kwam 1

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Renowned Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, has responded to allegations of breaching aviation regulations and disrupting airline operations. PREMIUM T... Read More


TCN speaks on fire outbreak at Egbin Power Plc

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said a fire incident occurred at the Egbin Power Plc at about 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, affecting TCN's 150MVA power transformer at its Egbin t... Read More


FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons static in 36th spot despite historic 10th WAFCON title

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Despite clinching a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, Nigeria's Super Falcons have remained unmoved at 36th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola... Read More


Amnesty International, lawyers condemn Sowore's detention by police

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Amnesty International and some Nigerian lawyers have condemned the detention of Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, describing it as unlawful ... Read More


ValueJet speaks on suspension of pilots over Abuja Airport incident

Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- The management of ValueJet Airlines has formally acknowledged the recent incident involving one of its aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday. Thi... Read More