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The Federal Government has moved to address the long-standing aircraft acquisition challenges facing Nigerian airlines with plans to partner the African Development Bank on a new national aircraft leasing initiative. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, unveiled the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, where he described the initiative as a major breakthrough for indigenous carriers struggling with access to aircraft and financing. In the statement through which the development was made known, Keyamo said the Federal Government remained committed to supporting local airlines through practical reforms rather than political promises. “We…
The Federal Government has approved a sweeping package of sports infrastructure projects across the country, with the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja set for a major overhaul as part of efforts to return Nigeria’s facilities to international standards, The PUNCH reports. The approvals were announced by the National Sports Commission following its Tenders Board meeting, where contracts for a range of projects were ratified under the government’s broader strategy to develop sports as a vehicle for youth engagement and economic growth. The centrepiece of the programme is the comprehensive rehabilitation of the pitch at the Abuja national stadium, a…
Nearly half of the organizations onboarded into the crypto industry in 2026 are operating at alerting standards that would have made them industry leaders only a few years ago, according to Chainalysis.In a preview of a report published on Wednesday, Chainalysis said that the crypto industry’s compliance baseline around alert severity, trigger sensitivity and minimum dollar detection floors is tightening, with about 47% of organizations onboarded this year using alerting standards that would have placed them in the top 10% of strictness in 2020.It added that companies have become more uniform in direct monitoring, where funds arrive immediately from a…
Barry Manilow is getting real about what cosmetic surgery he has gotten over the years. “I look fantastic, but I’m 100 years old, right?” the singer, 82, joked during an interview with the Los Angeles Times published on Wednesday, May 27. “I don’t know how that happened, by the way.” Manilow revealed he doesn’t get “Botox or anything,” which prompted the outlet to ask if he had any previous “work done.” “I must say, there was one time when we lived in L.A. that I did do a facelift,” he revealed. “But after that it’s just been a little here,…
“There are two things you get out of being Nigerian,” he said. “You have the special skill to be adaptive and you have the special skill to be resilient.” There was something familiar about the laughter that filled the RF Garden in Ikoyi, Lagos State during the staging of the performance, Hope Dealer on Saturday 23rd May. On stage, the actors reenacted a common Nigerian reality — the quiet tension between parental expectations and personal dreams. In that enactment, a young personae struggled under the weight of a future already designed for him, while trying to discover who he truly…
Benue State Government has announced the postponement of activities scheduled to mark the state’s 50th anniversary and the third year anniversary of the current administration led by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The decision was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor of Benue State, Barr. Dr. Sam Ode, mni, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the postponement became necessary to allow for adjustments and consultations aimed at ensuring a more successful and inclusive celebration. The government said a new date for the activities would be communicated to the public in due course. It also expressed regret over any inconvenience the…
Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party, LP, says it will hold the party’s governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly primary elections simultaneously on Saturday, May 30, 2026, across the 184 wards of Abia State. This was contained in a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of LP in Abia State, Iroegbu Emenike on Thursday. Emenike said that the development followed the official directive and communication earlier transmitted by the national leadership of the LP to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, notifying the Commission of the adjustment and harmonization of the primary election dates nationwide. The party…
A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country. Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs. Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers. He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers. According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April…
Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira, has identified midfielder Declan Rice as the club’s player who has really impressed him the most after the Gunners’ Premier League triumph. Vieira described Rice as the voice of the Arsenal team on the pitch, adding that he took leadership of Mikel Arteta’s men. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Frenchman said of Rice, “He took leadership at Arsenal. “He is the voice of the team on the field. I like how he is when things are tough for the team. “He has been really impressive since he came to Arsenal, you can see the maturity in…
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that suspected Boko Haram members were arrested within Ilorin metropolis, describing the claim as false and misleading. The command said the report could generate unnecessary panic and tension among residents of the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH in Ilorin, the police clarified that no Boko Haram suspect had been arrested anywhere in Kwara State. The statement read, “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to categorically debunk the false and…
