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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Farouk Umar, has revealed that critical air-to-ground communication equipment was destroyed during Monday’s fire outbreak at the terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This, Umar said, forced air traffic controllers to rely entirely on emergency backup systems to sustain flight operations. Umar disclosed this while assessing the impact of the incident on Wednesday, which disrupted airport operations, triggered flight diversions and prompted a large-scale emergency response. According to him, the damage dealt a heavy blow to operational infrastructure essential for aircraft communication and air navigation services. Umar said,…

Angela Onwuzoo A renowned paediatrician and Chief Executive Officer of the Outreach Hospital Group, Dr Efunbo Dosekun, has identified early referral, coordinated emergency care, and sustained community awareness as critical interventions needed to reduce Nigeria’s high infant mortality rate. Speaking at a recent media chat in Lagos, Dosekun said preventable conditions such as sepsis, jaundice, birth asphyxia, and complications of prematurity continue to claim thousands of newborn lives annually, largely due to delays in accessing appropriate care. With over 40 years of cumulative experience in the United Kingdom and Nigerian health sectors, the senior paediatrician stressed that prompt hospital presentation…

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has revealed why Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman had to come off the bench in his side’s 4-1 win over Club Brugge last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old was in the starting eleven in the first leg at the Jan Breydelstadion, scoring the game’s second goal in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Lookman was on the scoresheet again in Atletico’s league win over Espanyol, but was on the bench against Ivan Leko’s side last night. Ademola Lookman on his Atletico Madrid debut against Real Betis. [Photo Credit/ AGT on X].Get Our Sports News First –…

From the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was postponed, to fresh political tension in Edo State following an attack involving Peter Obi and ADC leaders, Wednesday’s developments reflect a mix of legal, security and political shifts. The Police Service Commission released nationwide recruitment figures, a mother and son survived a serious road crash in Lagos, while the DSS announced the arrest of a sixth suspect linked to the 2022 Owo church massacre. Here’s your complete afternoon roundup: 1. Court adjourns El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23 Stalled proceedings at the Federal…

Hong Kong is integrating its debt market into the blockchain and crypto era, announcing a new digital asset platform in the second half of the year that will support the issuance and settlement of tokenized bonds.Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed Wednesday during his 2026/2027 budget speech that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) CMU OmniClear Holdings will build the infrastructure, with explicit plans to link it with regional tokenization hubs.The move shifts Hong Kong from pilot programs to permanent market architecture, consolidating liquidity across Asian markets. By connecting with external platforms, the initiative aims to prevent the “digital island” effect…

Reigning UEFA Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur turned down the chance to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman twice this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 28-year-old was linked with Spurs in the summer, although he only wanted to play for Inter Milan at the time, before he was offered to the North London side again during the January transfer window. Tottenham declined, and that decision now appears immeasurably costly, as they face the possibility of relegation to the EFL Championship for the first time in almost five decades. Lookman has since made a strong start following his switch to Atlético Madrid,…

A lecturer at Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi, has condemned what he describes as unethical price hikes by traders in Kano, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Singer market fire incident. Recall that traders at the popular Singer market had recently witnessed two separate fire outbreaks, resulting in the loss of goods and properties worth billions of naira. In a statement on Wednesday shared on his verified Facebook page, Prof. Kurfi urged traders to “fear Allah” as he reminded them of their moral responsibility, especially during this month of holy Ramadan, when the welfare of citizens should…

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was seen on camera sharing some affectionate moments with Ademola Lookman following their victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Lookman was a surprise exclusion from the starting XI for the second leg of Atletico’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie. Having been involved in six goals in his previous six appearances, the Nigerian international was widely expected to lead the line for Los Colchoneros, especially given the high stakes of the fixture. Ademola Lookman and Marcos Llorente. (Photo by Imago) ​Despite the initial snub, Lookman was eventually introduced in the 70th minute…

Bitpanda is giving new customers €15 worth of silver if they make a €50 trade in its tokenized metals products. The Austrian platform has vastly expanded its range of M-Tokens, the digital claims on physical gold and silver it stores in Switzerland alongside other metals, and it’s willing to subsidize your first step.To get started, users must create an account, pass verification, and buy at least €50 of any metal through the broker before 23:59 CET on March 31. The position must be left untouched for 48 hours – and if everything checks out and you registered through the link…

Victor Osimhen says he is ready for the challenge laid down by Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly ahead of Wednesday’s decisive Champions League playoff clash, Soccernet.ng reports. Italian giants Juventus host Galatasaray at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for the second leg, with the Turkish champions holding a strong advantage. Galatasaray won the first leg 5-2 in Istanbul last week, with Victor Osimhen delivering a standout performance. The Nigeria international registered two assists and played a key role in several goals as Juventus struggled to cope with his movement and physical presence. Copyright: IMAGO The task facing Juventus is clear. The…