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Court Affirms FCCPC’s Power to Probe Airline Ticket Pricing Complaints

The Federal High Court in Abuja has again affirmed the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket pricing. The court dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which had challenged the Commission’s powers to probe complaints involving the pricing of its flight tickets.

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Politics

Lagos LG Chairman Bans Indiscriminate Placement of Banners, Posters

The Chairman of a Lagos State Local Government has banned the indiscriminate placement of banners, posters and other promotional materials across the council area as part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation and restore order. The council chairman said the directive is aimed at curbing visual pollution, protecting public infrastructure and ensuring that outdoor advertisements

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General

FG, NDDC Finalise Plans for $500m Agribusiness Investment Fund

The Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission have finalised plans to raise a 500 million dollar agribusiness investment fund to boost large-scale commercial agriculture across the nine states of the Niger Delta. The proposed fund is expected to support agricultural development, improve food production and create jobs by financing major agribusiness projects across

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Politics

Ndume Urges Tinubu to Address Nigerians Directly, Not Through Aides

Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to speak directly to Nigerians rather than relying on aides and spokespersons to communicate key national issues. Ndume said direct engagement from the President would help reassure citizens, build confidence and demonstrate leadership at a time many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship and uncertainty. He argued

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General

NSIB says private jet landed on wrong surface after missed first approach to Asaba

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that the private jet that mistakenly landed on a road under construction near Asaba Airport had earlier discontinued its first landing attempt before making a second approach that ended on the wrong surface. In a preliminary report on the June 10 incident, the Bureau said the Bombardier Challenger

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Economy General

NANS Threatens Protest Against MTN, MultiChoice Over Xenophobia in South Africa

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened a nationwide protest against South African business interests in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. The students’ body said it may shut down the operations of companies such as MTN and MultiChoice as part of planned actions, while also

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Economy Politics

Fubara Presents N1.854tn 2026 Budget to Rivers Assembly

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the Rivers State House of Assembly, proposing a budget of N1.854 trillion for the next fiscal year. The proposal, titled “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development,” is 24.49 per cent higher than the 2025 appropriation. Governor Fubara said the increase was driven

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Sports

Amorim Rules Out Summer Exit for Chukwueze

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club this summer, putting an end to speculation over his future. Speaking during his first press conference as Milan head coach, Amorim said Chukwueze remains an important part of his plans because of his ability to beat defenders

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Sports

Trabzonspor Close to Agreement With Wolves for Arokodare Loan Move

Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor are close to reaching an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the loan signing of Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare. Reports indicate that negotiations between both clubs are in the final stages, with Wolves insisting that Trabzonspor cover the player’s full annual salary of €3.7 million as part of the proposed

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Sports

Flamingos Arrive in Lomé Ahead of Crucial U-17 World Cup Qualifier Against Benin

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Lomé, Togo, ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Benin Republic in the final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team and officials landed safely at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport before checking into their hotel, where they will prepare for

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