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Aviation workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to remove the Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service at the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, over an assault on the Director of Security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Igbafe Afegbai. The workers also called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy all Customs officers involved in assaulting the FAAN director. A letter obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday showed that the ultimatum started counting from March 7, 2025. It will elapse on March 21. The unions threatened rage against what…

The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has purchased 100 bundles of fabric for distribution to 600 male orphans for the forthcoming Sallah celebration. This initiative, according to the chairman of the council, Prof Abdurrahman Lawan, aims to enable the beneficiaries to have a joyous celebration. Lawan, who is also the Jigawa state Chairman of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government of Nigeria, announced this on Sunday shortly after a meeting with traditional rulers in the area. According to Professor Abdulrahman Lawan, 100 orphans were selected from each district in the area to get the fabric. He added…

Ademola Adegbite Oyo State Government on Sunday threatened to sanction around 20 waste management consultants who have failed to comply with their contractual agreements to dispose of refuse in the state. The state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, disclosed this after a meeting with the consultants in Ibadan, the state capital. He stated that the government outsourced waste collection to ensure a clean environment for residents. However, Mogbonjubola expressed disappointment that, for months, some of the waste management consultants had failed to meet their contractual obligations, leaving major streets in Ibadan littered with refuse. “The state government…

“Back to life, back to reality, back to the here and now, yeah”—we’ll be humming this all week, thanks to Burna Boy’s brand-new single, “Update”. The African Giant just dropped this fresh track, sampling Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic “Back to Life”, and it’s got the perfect fusion of nostalgia and groove. The music scene on the continent has been full of exciting moments this week. Tems performed at Formula 1’s special launch event at The O2 Arena in London, Ayra Starr made history as the first woman in 16 years to win Best African Music Act at the MOBO…

Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke scored the lone goal for Sevilla in their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena, Soccernet.ng reports. Ejuke has had to play from the bench since he returned from his injury lay-off in January. Coach Garcia Pimienta has preferred Ruben Vargas instead, and the Swiss winger has been decent. However, Pimienta changed things and handed Ejuke a starting shirt when they traveled to Sociedad on Sunday. The first half was quite balanced as both sides failed to break the deadlock. Both sides were cagey in their approach and held their lines well.…

8 hours ago The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the brutal killing of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state. Though no reason has been offered for his killing, the police image maker, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated yesterday that the deceased was shot dead on Saturday at… 9 hours ago The Holy Child College Old Girls Association (HCCOGA) has announced the launch of an N800 million fundraising campaign as part of the school’s 80th-anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to support key projects, including the purchase of tablets and digitalisation…

Ademola Lookman scored his 50th Serie A goal as Atalanta humiliated Juventus with a resounding 4-0 victory in their clash at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. Lookman played a key role in the rout, capping off a dominant performance with a well-taken goal that sealed an emphatic win for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side in the battle for third place. The Nigerian forward was a constant menace for the Juventus defence, coming close twice in the first half—first seeing a deflected effort crash against the post before forcing Michele Di Gregorio into a desperate save moments later. The Partenopei took the…

The  House of Representatives has secured the commitment of seven oil and gas processing companies to remit a total sum of $37. 43m (About N58bn to the Federation Account before August 2025. The commitment came against the backdrop of a probe into the financial records from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission which flagged significant lapses in royalty payments and reconciliation processes in the oil and gas sector. The promised repayment forms part of a ₦9tn outstanding liability queried by the Auditor General for the Federation in his 2021 report submitted to the National Assembly. The debts, some of which…

Adeyinka Adedipe In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Edo State Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals, led by Sally Suleiman, has unveiled the “Plant, Nurture, Eat – Edo Girls’ Farm Project.” In a statement released on Saturday, Suleiman said the initiative aims to equip young girls with practical agricultural skills while instilling values of patience, responsibility, and self-sufficiency. It also contributes to food security and environmental sustainability. She said, “In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Edo State Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals has unveiled the ‘Plant, Nurture, Eat – Edo Girls’…

Hey BNers, it’s Onyinye here, again. My journey to Zanzibar began, as many grand adventures do, with great anticipation. A five-hour flight from Lagos to Kenya, followed by a lengthy layover, set the stage for my final trip to Zanzibar, the island paradise set to host the Johnnie Walker and Trace Awards & Summit. Stepping into my hotel room was like entering a haven of tranquility and elegance. The soft, ambient lighting, the plush furnishings, and the breathtaking view of the turquoise waters? Oh my! It was the perfect respite after a long day of travel, a space to recharge…