Hebert Wigwe: US Authorities Give Preliminary Report on Cause of Helicopter Crash (video)

The United States authorities hinted that preliminary reports suggest that a mix of rain and wintry weather conditions were among the contributing factors to the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc. Wigwe, his wife and son were onboard the helicopter when it crashed […]

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Nigerian Students Lament their Suffering as Naira Continues its Free Fall

Nigerian students studying abroad have expressed frustration over the escalating tuition fees due to the continuous depreciation of the naira against foreign currencies. For potential students trying to travel abroad for their studies, the exchange rates of naira to dollar and naira to pounds are taking a toll on them and their guardians who have […]

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NCAA Reacts to Alleged Security Threats at Aso Rock

Why NCAA Suspended License of Private Jet Operator

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the license of a private jet operator, Mattini Airline Services Limited. This comes after one of their aircrafts overshot the runway at the Ibadan airport on Friday. The Challenger CL 601 aircraft, registered as N580KR, departed Abuja to Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan before the incident […]

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Japa: 32,462 Nigerians Applied for Passports within 2 Weeks

The rush by many Nigerians to relocate for greener pastures overseas reached its peak in the new year. Reports from the passport offices say that 32,462 individuals applied for international passports and uploaded their documents on the Nigeria Immigration Service site between January 8 and 21, 2024. Of these applications, 15,113 have reportedly been approved […]

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British Council in Nigeria Again Hikes IELTS Fees by 29%

The British Council in Nigeria has announced another increase in the English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. The new fee was increased by 29% according to the notice posted on the council’s website. Effective February 1, 2024, applicants will be required to pay N139,000 for both the Computer Academic and General Training Modules. Globally recognized […]

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‘Seat Na Seat’ – Isreal DMW Declares after Flying Economy Class to London

Israel DMW, the logistics manager to superstar singer, Davido recently flew Economy Class to London. He shared photos on social media stating that ‘’seat na seat.” Following the debates on flying the different classes of seats while travelling, Israel pointed out that having a flight ticket is enough regardless of the class. He also stated […]

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Snake Crawls Out of Plane Overhead Luggage Compartment Mid Flight (video)

Snake Crawls Out of Fully Loaded Plane’s Overhead Luggage Compartment Mid Flight (video)

Passengers who boarded Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket were left in shock after a snake was seen in the cabin’s overhead compartment.  A video of the incident was shared online by a passenger.  The tiny snake was seen slithering over the overhead cabin lights above the overhead compartment on an AirAsia Airbus A320 […]

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Passenger Bites Cabin Crew Forcing Pilot to Make Emergency Landing

An ANA plane en route to the United States had to return to Tokyo after an intoxicated passenger bit a cabin attendant during the flight, as reported by the Japanese carrier on Wednesday. The passenger, reportedly a 55-year-old man believed to be American, sunk his teeth into a crew member’s arm while “heavily drunk”, leaving […]

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Lawyer Gives Nigerians Tips on Ways to Japa to the UK with Family

Femi Aina, a United Kingdom-based immigration lawyer has given Nigerians tips on how to relocate with Family to the UK in the light of the recent policy change by that country’s Home Office. The new policy, which came into effect on January 1, restricted Nigerian students and other overseas students from bringing dependants via the […]

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National Commission Extends 2024 Hajj Payment Deadline

The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has extended the deadline for the payment for the 2024 hajj. The update is contained in a statement released on Tuesday by the Assistant Director on Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara. The new deadline is fixed for January 31, 2024, instead of the previous date of December 31, 2023. Usara […]

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