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Sixty-eight passengers escaped unhurt after an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at Benin Airport on Thursday during a commercial flight from Enugu to Benin and Lagos. According to reports, the aircraft, registered 5N-ENR, overshot the runway and veered into nearby bushes after landing. The 68 passengers were on board in addition to the crew, although the exact number of crew members was not disclosed. A source at the airport said the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) responded immediately, evacuating all passengers safely. No casualties were recorded, while the circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be officially explained.

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the creative economy with the graduation of a new cohort from the Eko Studio Culture Programme, an initiative designed to equip young people with industry-relevant skills for employment, entrepreneurship and wealth creation. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat described the programme as a key milestone in the state’s drive to empower young creatives through sustained investment in skills development, innovation and the creative industry. He noted that training in Sound Engineering, DJing, Music Production, Sound Design/Movie Scoring and the…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation, reinforcing the Federal Government’s ban on the production, importation and sale of the products. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency said the operation is being carried out across the six geopolitical zones after shutting down manufacturing facilities found to be violating the ban. Enforcement teams are conducting coordinated inspections in markets, motor parks, retail outlets, bars and other distribution channels to identify, seize and destroy the banned…

Lagos State is set to take another major step towards achieving the Lagos State Development Plan (LSDP) 2052 with a Stakeholders’ Parley scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, the event will hold at Protea Hotel, Ikeja, bringing together key stakeholders to assess the progress of the plan’s implementation, strengthen collaboration, and reaffirm their commitment to building Africa’s Model Megacity through strategic planning, effective policy implementation, and sustainable development.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed its earlier decision to sell petrol in dollars, announcing that it has resumed gantry loading for local marketers in naira. The refinery also unveiled a new ex-depot price of ₦1,215 per litre, representing a ₦140 increase from the previous price of ₦1,075 per litre. The latest development comes after the refinery had introduced a dollar-denominated pricing system, fixing the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at $0.779 per litre and ending the naira pricing model adopted under the Federal Government’s naira-for-crude policy. At the time, benchmark prices for diesel and aviation fuel were also…

The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th Vice-Chancellor following a competitive selection process involving eight candidates. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Adebisi Akande, after the council approved the recommendation of the Joint Council-Senate Selection Board. Akande said the appointment process was conducted in line with the University Act ahead of the expiration of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor’s tenure on November 1, 2026. He explained that applications were invited through advertisements published in three national newspapers in April 2026, attracting six…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 ghost workers across several federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), recovering about ₦942 million allegedly lost to a fraudulent payroll scheme. ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, speaking on the findings, said the investigation began in 2024 after irregularities were detected in pension payments. The probe revealed widespread payroll manipulation, with fictitious names allegedly added to government salary systems to divert public funds. According to Aliyu, some senior public officials allegedly placed relatives and associates on government payrolls for personal gain. In one case, a suspect reportedly…

Senate Expands Safe Schools Probe to TETFund, NELFUND, Extends InvestigationThe Senate has expanded the scope of its ongoing investigation into the Safe Schools Initiative to include the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). The decision, reached on Tuesday, also extends the lifespan of the Senate ad hoc committee handling the probe by three weeks. The move followed a motion by the committee chairman, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC, Abia North), who said…

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called for greater transparency, accountability and stronger oversight in the handling of Nigeria’s proposed 2026 federal budget amid growing controversy over alleged irregularities. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Frank said the ongoing debate surrounding the budget has intensified public scrutiny of government spending and highlighted the need for institutions responsible for managing public finances to uphold openness and accountability. He urged the Federal Government to strengthen accountability measures to restore public confidence and ensure prudent management of national resources. He described the allegations of inflated…

Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has clarified that he has never publicly endorsed any politician or political party, stressing that his advocacy has always focused on encouraging civic participation rather than supporting political candidates. Falz said his message has consistently been to encourage Nigerians to vote and exercise their democratic rights, noting that a stronger democracy depends on free, fair and credible elections, as well as increased voter turnout. He explained that he has chosen not to endorse politicians because he lacks confidence in the country’s political class, although he said he could change his…