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December 6, 2021

Adama Barrow reelected as Gambia’s president

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has been reelected after the nation’s presidential election on December 4.

Adama Barrow
December 5, 2021

Airpeace begins flight operations in Anambra airport

Local airline Airpeace is set to begin flight operations at the Anambra International Airport on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Air Peace
December 3, 2021

HEDA demands police investigate attacks on Sowore by ‘SSS-sponsored’ thugs

Mr Sowore said had earlier been briefed that the hoodlums were mobilised by Nigeria’s secret police, the State Security Service (SSS).

Omoyele Sowore
December 2, 2021

Nnamdi Kanu cannot enjoy luxury like a free man, judge tells lawyers

Justice Binta Nyako said the SSS detention was not a five-star hotel where Mr Kanu could enjoy all the luxury he desires.

December 2, 2021

Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial to January 18

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s trial has been adjourned until January 18, 2022, after his lawyers approached the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court for an abridgement of time.

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu and President Muhammadu Buhari
November 29, 2021

Omicron was first discovered in four foreigners on November 11: Botswana Government

Botswana, in a statement by its health and wellness ministry, said the four diplomats arrived in the country on November 7.

Omicron
November 27, 2021

Emirates Airlines resumes direct flight from Nigeria as Dubai, FG settle dispute

Emirates Airlines have resumed flight operations to Nigeria following the settlement of dispute with the federal government.

Fly Emirate plane used to illustrate the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: Emirate Web Page]
November 26, 2021

FG to rent planes for Nigeria Air starting next year

Not just the planes, the wet-lease arrangement being adopted also covers flight crew and sometimes fuel.

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and Air Nigeria
November 26, 2021

El-Rufai asks telcos to return to Kaduna as ban fails to stop bandits, other criminals

The ban was imposed in September when security agencies and telecoms regulator NCC said blocking signals across the state could help frustrate bandits’ activities.

El-rufai and bandits
November 25, 2021

Naira falls at parallel market, now N565 to dollar⁩

The Nigerian currency which exchanged for N545 to a dollar last week has further dipped on Thursday.

CBN Godwin Emefiele (credit: Bloomberg)