20.09.2026

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FG Defends Passport Fee Hike, Says Reform Will Curb Corruption and Delays

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The Federal Government has defended its decision to raise Nigerian passport fees to ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 from September 1. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the reform will ensure timely delivery, eliminate corruption, and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s travel documents. He promised Nigerians will now receive passports within one week of enrolment....

Tinubu Returns from Japan and Brazil, Signs Strategic MoUs for Nigeria’s Growth

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President Bola Tinubu has returned from official visits to Japan and Brazil, announcing agreements covering aviation, energy, trade, agriculture, and science. The highlight was the planned return of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to Nigeria, alongside a bilateral air services deal enabling direct Lagos–São Paulo flights. Tinubu said the pacts will boost growth, jobs, and national pride....

NRC Boss Takes Responsibility for Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

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The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has accepted full responsibility for the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment that injured several passengers on Tuesday. Speaking on Channels TV, he described the incident as a “near miss,” promised transparency in investigations, and assured Nigerians that safety audits would prevent recurrence....

Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

NNPCL: International Syndicates Behind Oil Theft in Nigeria

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned that crude oil theft in Nigeria is being driven by sophisticated international syndicates. Group CEO Mele Kyari’s successor, Bashir Ojulari, revealed that intensified collaboration between security and intelligence agencies has restored confidence in pipelines and crippled organised theft networks....

NBA, Civil Groups Blast Ibom Air Over Passenger Assault, Lifetime Ban

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A national uproar has erupted after viral footage showed Comfort Emmanson partially stripped and dragged off an Ibom Air flight. The Nigerian Bar Association, civil society groups, and political leaders have condemned the airline’s conduct, calling the treatment “inhumane” and the lifetime flight ban “illegal.” The case has reignited debate over selective justice in aviation....

Ibom Air Bans Violent Passenger for Life as Court Remands Her in Kirikiri Amid Double Standards Storm

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Ibom Air has banned passenger Comfort Bob for life after she assaulted crew members, sparking chaos at Lagos airport. Remanded in Kirikiri prison, she faces a five-count charge. Outrage grows over perceived double standards, as Peter Obi and activists compare her treatment to musician K1 De Ultimate’s ValueJet incident....

K1 De Ultimate Faces FAAN Probe After Airport Alcohol Incident Delays Flight

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Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka K1 De Ultimate, is under investigation after reportedly attempting to carry alcohol onto a ValueJet flight and clashing with aviation security. The altercation triggered a safety probe by FAAN and led to NCAA suspending two pilots....

EFCC Sounds Alarm: Nigeria’s Real Estate Sector Now Hotbed for Money Laundering

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has zeroed in on Nigeria’s booming real estate sector, warning that developers risk becoming conduits for illicit funds if they continue to ignore basic due diligence. Chairman Ola Olukoyede says the days of blind deals are over....

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