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    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has resumed passenger services to Lagos, Nigeria, with a daily service. The official delegation onboard was led by Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia; David Broz, Senior Vice President of Aeropoliticaland Airline Industry Affairs …

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu, SAN, emphasized that “Protests are legitimate means of voicing dissatisfaction and participating in shaping citizen-centred governance and development outcomes.” The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government to uphold and protect the citizens’ …

Social activist, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge on Tuesday to lead the EndBadGovernance protest, calling for urgent reforms amidst Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges The social activist was seen alongside a large crowd of protesters, many holding placards, with inscriptions such as “End Economic Crisis” and “Bad …

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has voiced her concerns about Nigeria’s growing economic difficulties and the discontent simmering across the nation. In a statement personally signed by her and released on Tuesday, the senator highlighted the power of protests as a means for Nigerians to express their frustrations amidst …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has insisted that the forthcoming Local Government Election scheduled for 5th October will be held. Fubara said there was an encumbrance known to law to stop the conduct of the exercise. The governor, therefore, urged political parties and candidates contesting for various positions in the …

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 117 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in the state. With 19 of the convicts regaining freedom, others on death row had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, with some of the inmates also given reduced sentences. …

A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in Ota. The court, presided over by Tajudeen …

  Independence Day protesters at Ikeja Underbridge, Lagos Participants in the Independence Day Protests on Tuesday morning gathered at Ikeja Underbridge to make known their grievances over the prevailing economic hardship in the country. P.M. News photojournalist, Idowu Otegbola, captures the mood in photos.         

A U.S based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has dragged Major Joseph Adebiyi of the Nigerian Army before the Lagos State High Court for allegedly trespassing on her property located at Olugborogan Village, Lekki, Lagos State. In the Suit No. LD/14323LMW/2023, Dr. Nduka-Nwosu, averred that she is the rightful …

On Tuesday morning, President Bola Tinubu in a nationwide Independence Day broadcast, unfolded some of the achievements of his administration while also revealing more plans to move the country forward. Below are 15 key takeaways from Tinubu’s speech. 1.Tinubu said he was aware of the current struggles of many Nigerians …