A tragic aviation disaster unfolded early Sunday morning at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea, when a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crash-landed and exploded after skidding off the runway. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was carrying 175 passengers and six crew members. Local officials have confirmed that only two people—a pilot and a …
Abuja Police releases statement on VDM missing N180m NGO funds
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it is not aware of any reported disappearance of N180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) run by social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), neither is it investigating the case. Tribune reported that when contacted on Saturday, December 28, the FCT …
Nigeria, China renew currency swap agreement
In a strategic move to deepen economic ties and enhance bilateral trade, Nigeria and China have renewed their currency swap agreement valued at 15 billion Yuan ($2 billion). The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) confirmed the extension in a statement, announcing that the arrangement will remain in effect for another three years, with options for …
OnlyFans Model Welcomes First Child with Husband Who Is Also Her Stepbrother
On Christmas Day, OnlyFans model Vas and her husband, Tayo Ricci—who also happens to be her stepbrother—welcomed their first child together, a baby girl. “Our Christmas miracle has finally arrived. Merry Christmas from our family to yours,” Vas shared in an Instagram post, accompanied by a series of photos introducing their newborn daughter. The …
U.S. universities urge international students to return before potential visa restrictions under Trump administration.
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, U.S. universities are advising international students, including Nigerians, to take precautions against potential immigration policy changes that could affect their status. During Trump’s first term, his administration imposed a travel ban on multiple countries, which created re-entry challenges for many international students. Universities like UC …
China Sanctions U.S. Firms Over Military Support for Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on seven U.S. companies in retaliation for Washington’s approval of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan. Beijing argues that the aid undermines its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The sanctions, effective immediately, target companies including Insitu, Hudson Technologies, Saronic Technologies, Aerkomm, and Oceaneering International, as well as the Canadian and …
Tragedy averted as 2-story building collapses in Umuahia
A two-story building still under construction has collapsed at No. 20 Ozuitem Street, Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The building, said to be owned by a “very wealthy” resident of Umuahia, collapsed on Christmas Day when the site workers had taken the day off. The cause of the collapse has not yet been officially established, …
DHQ reveals cause of Sokoto airstrikes explosion
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has blamed what it described as ‘secondary explosions’ for the death of some villagers during airstrikes in Sokoto. Sokoto State government said 10 villagers were killed and others injured after airstrikes in Silame Local Government Area of the state. However, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said …
Nigerian Govt summons airline CEOs over flight delays, cancellations
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Chris Najomo, has convened a meeting with airlines’ Chief Executive Officers, amid the consistent flight delays and cancellations during the festive season. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, NCAA, Michael Achimugu disclosed this on his X handle on Thursday. He said that Najomo is cutting …
NANS speaks on detention of Queen Naomi, others
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the arraignment and remand of philanthropist and former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and others over the tragic deaths of 35 children in a stampede at a funfair last week in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. NANS stated that while the event was …