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After son’s death, Chimamanda and husband want responsibility, healthcare change, not compensation. Chinnamanda

Chinnamanda

After son’s death, Chimamanda and husband want responsibility, healthcare change, not compensation.

Chief Reporter September 16, 2026

Famous writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Ivara Esege are seeking accountability and reforms in Nigeria’s...

According to Access Bank chairman Aig-Imoukhuede, Niger Delta received $160 billion in 27 years without any progress. Aig Imoukhuede

Aig Imoukhuede

According to Access Bank chairman Aig-Imoukhuede, Niger Delta received $160 billion in 27 years without any progress.

Chief Reporter September 16, 2026

Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, a Keynote Speaker at the ongoing Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit 2026, revealed...

In South Africa, a multi-car collision claims 21 lives. South Africa collision

South Africa collision

In South Africa, a multi-car collision claims 21 lives.

Chief Reporter September 16, 2026

At least 21 persons were killed in a collision between two minibus taxis and an SUV on...

TCN Flags 7-Hour Ajaokuta Outage as 162MVA Transformer Undergoes Annual Maintenance

TCN Flags 7-Hour Ajaokuta Outage as 162MVA Transformer Undergoes Annual Maintenance

Chief Reporter September 15, 2026

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a seven-hour shutdown of its 330/132kV Ajaokuta Transmission Substation...

Immigration enrols 2,296 Nigerians in the UK in less than a week thanks to passport interference Passport office Uk

Passport office Uk

Immigration enrols 2,296 Nigerians in the UK in less than a week thanks to passport interference

Chief Reporter September 15, 2026

The Nigeria Immigration Service has reported that 2,296 Nigerians were enrolled in the first week of the...

Two Earth-Observation Satellites are launched into orbit by ESA to monitor the planet. Space story

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Two Earth-Observation Satellites are launched into orbit by ESA to monitor the planet.

Chief Reporter September 15, 2026

The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched two Earth-observation satellites into orbit on board a Vega-C...

August saw domestic airlines delay 4,000 flights and cancel 36. Highest disruptions: Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines NCAA-768x413 (1)

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August saw domestic airlines delay 4,000 flights and cancel 36. Highest disruptions: Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines

Chief Reporter September 15, 2026

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said domestic airlines delayed 4,765 flights and cancelled 36 others...

Benin-Asaba road: Daramola, the head of the concession firm, encourages drivers to be patient. benin-road-1-768x547

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Benin-Asaba road: Daramola, the head of the concession firm, encourages drivers to be patient.

Chief Reporter September 15, 2026

The Benin-Asaba Motorway Concession Company Limited (BAECC) has appealed to motorists and communities along the corridor to...

As outcry follows the deaths of two Nigerians, South Africa remains silent. Tinubu Ramaphosa

Tinubu Ramaphosa

As outcry follows the deaths of two Nigerians, South Africa remains silent.

Chief Reporter September 14, 2026

There is indignation in Nigeria over the murders of two Nigerian nationals, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James...

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Hard drugs uncovered in loaves of bread

Chief Reporter September 14, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two consignments of synthetic cannabis popularly...