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Eleven occupants escaped unhurt on Sunday after a private jet operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited crash-landed at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The aircraft, which was flying from Abuja, landed at about 9:30 a.m. with 11 people on board, comprising eight passengers and three crew members, PREMIUM TIMES gathered. A witness at the airport said emergency protocols were immediately activated, allowing all passengers and crew… Read the full article here
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an aviation incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. The aircraft, with registration marks 5N-ISB, departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Kano on Sunday at about 9:20 a.m., according to the bureau. PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that a… Read the full article here
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, ARD-FCTA, has re-elected Dr George Ebong as president. His re-election took place over the weekend during the association’s week-long event in Abuja. Ebong is expected to serve ARD-FCTA for an additional year. In his speech following his swearing-in on Saturday, he reaffirmed his commitment to vigorously pursue the welfare of doctors, which he said is rightfully due to them. He appealed to FCT… Read the full article here
Brazilian legend Thiago Silva has said that he would like to become a manager at Chelsea. The former PSG captain expressed his desire to “coach all the teams where I have played.” The 41-year-old Chelsea defender is at the tail end of his footballing career and will retire as one of the greatest defenders of his generation. Silva has played for the likes of PSG, Chelsea, and currently Fluminense. Speaking about his plans post-retirement, Silva told L’Equipe that he… Read the full article here
Timi Olagunju is a tech lawyer and policy expert whose work sits at the intersection of digital policy, youth, and open democracy. In this interview, he tells GRACE EDEMA that every teacher should be confident enough to explain how AI tools are affecting their field You once said technology should serve people. How should technology serve people? Every line of code carries values and power relationships. If those values are skewed, the same… Read the full article here
The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that no fewer than 91 people were killed in various road crashes across the state between January and November 2025. The FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed this on Friday while responding to a question on road crash statistics at a press briefing held at the Sector Command, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State. The briefing, which commemorated the annual Don’t… Read the full article here
Residents of Sheka Sabuwar Gandu in the Kano metropolis have been thrown into shock after unknown assailants reportedly broke into a home and killed a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son. The incident reportedly came to light at about 8 pm on Saturday when the woman’s husband returned from work and found his house locked from the outside. It was gathered that upon forcing the door open, he discovered the lifeless bodies of his wife and… Read the full article here
The African continent, long a theatre of political experimentation and turbulence, has in recent years witnessed a dramatic resurgence of military interventions in governance. Since 2020, at least nine states across West and Central Africa have succumbed to coups d’état or serious attempts: Mali, Chad, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger, Gabon, Madagascar, and Guinea‑Bissau – alongside additional failed plots, including in the Republic… Read the full article here
Nigeria’s return to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation Council has reinforced its standing in the global maritime community, restoring a seat last held in 2011. The election, concluded at the IMO General Assembly in London, places the country among 20 nations with recognised maritime interests and balanced geographical representation. The win strengthens Nigeria’s influence on global shipping regulation, security,… Read the full article here
Three-time African champions Nigeria on Sunday began preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with a few players arriving early for their five-day training camp in Egypt, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 2025 AFCON will be staged in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The Super Eagles opened camp seven days before the start of the tournament and three days ahead of their unofficial pre-tournament friendly against… Read the full article here
