August 8, 2025

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Air Peace Honors Gold Chinyere-Ike as First Woman from Remote Abia Community to Take Flight

Air Peace has proudly celebrated Gold Chinyere-Ike, the first female from the remote community of Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, to travel by air. The airline’s founder, Allen Onyema, through a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, highlighted Ms. Ike’s historic flight, which has since gone

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Nigeria, South Africa Seal Strategic Pact to Boost Mining Sector, Capacity Building and Regional Integration

Nigeria and South Africa have taken a significant step to deepen their collaboration in the mining sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a bilateral meeting held at the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Abuja. The agreement, part of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission framework inaugurated by Presidents Bola Tinubu and Cyril

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Policy update

Cape Verde Frees Six Nigerian Tourists After Outcry Over Detention, Medical Neglect and Rights Violations

Six Nigerian tourists, including David James Udoh, Lily Dada, Oghenero Adaware, Sherifat Abimbola Ogundairo, Jesutomi Aina, and a representative of Ìrìn Travels, have regained their freedom after days of distressing detention by Cape Verdean immigration authorities at Sal International Airport. The group, all aged between 25 and 31, had travelled from Senegal to Cape Verde

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General Sports

Declan Rice: “I Knew Arsenal Would Topple Real Madrid”—Gunners Stun Europe with Historic UCL Triumph

Declan Rice’s confidence proved prophetic as Arsenal delivered a Champions League performance for the ages, dethroning defending champions Real Madrid with a 5-1 aggregate victory to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009. The Gunners’ journey to this historic feat was anchored by Rice’s own heroics and a collective display that left Europe’s

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Politics

We Can’t Continue Like This’, Ex-Senate President Blasts Relentless Killings in Benue, Urges Swift Justice

Former Senate President David Mark has expressed deep outrage over the unending wave of violence sweeping through Benue State, describing the latest spate of killings by suspected armed herdsmen as intolerable and a direct assault on the peace and dignity of the people. In a strongly worded statement released by his media adviser, Paul Mumeh,

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Politics

Fresh Tragedy in Plateau: NGF Mourns as Over 50 Killed in Renewed Violence, Calls for Unity and End to Bloodshed

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the latest wave of violence that swept through Plateau State, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 50 lives and leaving many others injured. The attacks, which took place in the villages of Zike and Kimakpa in Bassa Local Government Area, mark the second

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Business

MMM to CBEX: How Nigeria’s Ponzi Epidemic Has Robbed Millions of Their Life Savings

The cycle of financial heartbreak continues as Nigeria grapples with yet another Ponzi scheme collapse, with digital asset platform CBEX joining a notorious list of fraudulent ventures that have drained billions from desperate investors. The latest casualty, CBEX, allegedly vanished with over ₦1.3 trillion after halting withdrawals in April 2025, leaving victims many of whom

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General

Two Family Members and Another Feared Dead as Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Niger State

Tragedy struck in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State when a boat overloaded with more than 200 bags of rice capsized around 9 p.m. amid a violent windstorm, leaving three people feared drowned. Among the victims are two family members believed to be siblings, who reportedly owned most of the rice cargo being transported

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Police Launch Manhunt for ABC Transport Boss’s Daughter, Ihuoma Julia Nneji, Over Alleged Cybercrime

The Nigeria Police Force has officially declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of renowned interstate transport company ABC Transport, wanted for alleged involvement in cybercrime activities. This declaration, made public late Tuesday night by the National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCC) in Abuja, was disseminated through the Force’s verified social media platforms, sending

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Politics

NSCDC Arrests 45-Year-Old Man for Allegedly Defiling Two Boys

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly defiling two boys. This arrest is part of the NSCDC’s broader efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence across Nigeria. While specific details about the case, such as the location and circumstances of the arrest, are not provided in the

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