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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN on Wednesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is clearing the mess former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left behind in the liquidation of Nigeria Airways. Keyamo who made the claim in a post on his X account, accused Atiku of “hypocrisy at its peak.” He said the President has released N36 billion to settle workers’ unpaid entitlements. He was reacting to a message by Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, who blamed the Tinubu administration for the rising cost of living in the country. Atiku said “Bola made life…

Kenneth Okonkwo, actor turned politician, has said President Bola Tinubu’s hint of staying away from some campaign rallies is an indication that he is not fit. During the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council on Wednesday, the President told the gathering that he would not go everywhere with the trail. While promising to make out time to speak with Nigerians, President Tinubu told the Senator Abdulaziz Yari led campaign council that he would not be able to go to all the states and local government areas. He said, “You have warned me and asked me not…

The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids as part of efforts to reduce the frequent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid. This online medium reports that the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this during an energy conference in Lagos. Tegbe said the government was preparing to begin the procurement process for the projects, adding that Nigerians could start seeing the benefits within the next two to three years. He explained that the planned grid expansion was part of broader efforts to improve electricity transmission and ensure a more reliable power supply across…

…Rite Foods’ energy drink invites consumers to express themselves through rap, dance, and exciting consumer activations Fela Anikulapo-Kuti never followed the crowd. He forged his own path, challenged convention, and used music to give a voice to ideas that could not be ignored. At Felabration 2026, that spirit of originality and fearless self-expression finds a new outlet as Fearless Energy Drink returns to the festival, putting emerging talent and consumers at the heart of the experience. Fearless Energy Drink, a brand of Rite Foods Limited, is back as the energy drink for Felabration 2026, taking place from October 12 to…

A shocking incident has reportedly occurred in Guatemala after a 15-year-old girl, identified as Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, allegedly woke up inside her coffin during her own funeral, leaving her family and mourners stunned. According to reports, the teenager lost consciousness while her father, Abraham Ixcotoyac, was driving her to a medical centre. Her father reportedly checked her pulse and breathing but believed she had died. The family subsequently began funeral preparations, with mourners gathering at their home in the rural village of El Jocote. However, the heartbreaking gathering reportedly took an unexpected turn when her mother, Lesvia Ríos, noticed movement inside…

Zenith Bank Plc has launched the maiden edition of its Girl-Child Empowerment Programme, themed “Banking on Her Tomorrow,” bringing together 300 schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 from selected schools across Lagos for a day of learning, mentorship and personal development. Held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the programme featured sessions on finance and investment, etiquette and personal development, social media ethics, and social relationships and interactions, equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills for their personal, educational and future career journeys. The initiative, a brainchild of the Bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has prophesied that there will be crisis and chaos in the country if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele revealed that the aftermath of Tinubu’s loss will have a strong impact on Nigeria that will take a long time to settle. The cleric explained that Tinubu and those supporting him believe he has won the election already, and as a result, a loss will cause him to do the unthinkable. Primate Ayodele noted that several politicians…

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a national framework for suicide prevention, decriminalise attempted suicide and provide rehabilitation for survivors, despite opposition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who insisted that attempted suicide should still attract a jail term. The bill, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), seeks to address what he described as a contradiction in Nigeria’s laws. Ekpenyong argued that while the National Mental Health Act recognises attempted suicide as a psychiatric emergency requiring treatment, Section 327 of the Criminal Code and Section 231 of the Penal Code still criminalise the…

Shell Petroleum B.V. has announced the sale of its full interest in Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the deal covers its domestic gas distribution business in Nigeria. “Shell Nigeria Gas has served industrial and commercial customers in Nigeria for more than 25 years, supported by the commitment and expertise of its people. “We believe this agreement provides a much stronger platform for the business’ next chapter under new ownership. Shell continues to focus on strategic Deepwater and Integrated Gas positions in Nigeria,” the company said.

KEY TAKEAWAYS ARISE News suspended freelance political analyst Anthony Kila and said he will no longer appear on its platforms over allegations of certificate and credential forgery. The station said a Premium Times investigation found inconsistencies in Kila’s claimed bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and professorship, raising doubts about his professorial title. ARISE News said it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026 for his response, but he failed to reply after ten days, so the suspension took immediate effect. ARISE News has suspended political analyst Anthony Kila from its platforms over allegations that he falsified his academic qualifications. CityNews reports that the…