Author: Emmanuel Opara
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US Interested in Doing Business in Nigeria – Says Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has reiterated America’s commitment to investing in Nigeria’s economy. President Bola Tinubu held bilateral talks with the visiting Blinken, who lauded bold economic reforms embarked upon by the President since he assumed office. Addressing newsmen in company of Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar after the bilateral meeting with…
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Mattini Air: NSIB Begins Investigation into Ibadan Airport Incident
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commenced investigation into a serious incident involving a Challenger 601-3R aircraft with Nationality and Registration Marks N580KR operated by Mattini Air. The incident occurred at about 10: 55am Local Time on January 26, 2024 in Ibadan. This was contained in a statement made available to PlusNaija…
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Refurbished Forensic Lab’ll Enhance NDLEA Performance, Says Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has said that the upgrade of the forensic laboratory of the Agency by the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) will enhance operational standard and optimal performance of NDLEA in its renewed fight…
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Air Peace Expands Regional Network, to Commence Abidjan, Cotonou Flights
Air Peace is set to launch flight connectivity from its Lagos hub to Cotonou in Benin Republic and Abidjan in Ivory Coast on January 22, 2024, bringing to 10 its regional destinations in less than a decade of commencing scheduled flight operations. This information is contained in a news release issued on Wednesday, January 10,…
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Governor Makinde Boosts Security Agencies with Provision of Operational Vehicles
In a bid to elevate security measures, Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde has provided the security agencies in the state with over 100 operational vehicles. The governor made this known on his X, formerly Twitter account on Wednesday, adding that the vehicles are provided with communication devices. “This morning, we handed over 100…
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Ethiopian Cargo Logistics Services Adds Casablanca as 35th Freighter Destination in Africa
Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has commenced freighter service to Casablanca, Morocco from January 9, 2024, marking 35 in its number of freighter destinations served in Africa. Regarding the launch of the freighter service, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are excited to announce the launch of the freighter services to Casablanca,…
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Mambilla Power Plant: EFCC Arraigns Olu Agunloye for $6bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 arraigned a former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye before Justice J.O Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja. He was arraigned on seven count charges bordering on fraudulent award of contract and official corruption. One of the count reads: “That…
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Borno: Governor Zulum Signs N358.7bn 2024 Budget
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has assented to the 2024 appropriation bill of N358,732,146,000.00 passed by Borno State House of Assembly with an adjustment amounting to N18.1 billion. With the increase in the budget size, the revised capital expenditure now stands at over N208.4b while the revised recurrent expenditure is N150.4b. The revised appropriation…
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Davido’s Unavailable, 3 Other Nigerian Songs Make Obama’s Favourite Music of 2023
Former President of America, Barack Obama, has listed four Nigerian songs in his favourite songs of 2023. Obama revealed this on his X, formerly Twitter account on Friday, saying ‘here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.’ According to…
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Iyanya Advises Upcoming Artistes: Do Not Be Discouraged, Keep Pushing
Nigerian artiste, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya has advised his upcoming counterparts to keep pushing and not be discouraged. Iyanya, in a post on his X, formerly Twitter account on Thursday said that a song can elevate their music career, adding that they should not relent in pursuit of their dreams. “As the…