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ABUJA — The Senate has rejected a proposal to revive the defunct Nigeria Airways, urging the Federal Government instead to explore ways of establishing a viable national carrier capable of meeting the country’s aviation needs. The position followed a debate on a motion sponsored by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator…

The National Assembly has confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment for the establishment of State Police, paving the way for the bill to be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in a…

The Federal Government has commenced a cash relief programme offering N50,000 to eligible vulnerable households across the country to cushion the effects of rising food prices and the increasing cost of essential goods. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, announced the commencement of the intervention…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has confirmed that Margaret Obi, wife of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, is the baptismal godmother of one of his daughters. Soludo also disclosed that his wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, is the confirmation godmother of Peter Obi’s daughter, clarifying the relationship between the…

Portugal has increased the minimum period of legal residence required for foreign nationals, including Nigerians, Indians and Pakistanis, to qualify for citizenship through naturalisation from five to 10 years. The change is part of amendments to the country’s Nationality Law, introduced under Organic Law No. 1/2026, which came into force…

Spanish football club CD Tenerife have confirmed the death of their striker, Jesús de Miguel, who died aged 30 on Tuesday, November 3, following a serious collision during a league match against FC Andorra. The forward suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during…

The United States has carried out fresh limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. The strikes, reportedly conducted on Monday, November 2, were described by US officials as defensive operations intended…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing challenges getting millions of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters, with more than 14 million cards estimated to be awaiting collection across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has raised concerns about voter participation, particularly as the…

West Ham United have sacked head coach Nuno Espírito Santo following a disappointing start to their Championship campaign, with the club sitting eighth in the league table after consecutive defeats. The London-based club announced his departure on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, bringing an end to his tenure after just over…

The Federal Government has introduced stricter payroll verification measures for newly recruited civil servants as its personnel expenditure rose to N1.96tn in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding capital expenditure by approximately N267bn. The new directive, issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), requires all newly…