A strike by pilots and cabin crew of Lufthansa has caused widespread disruption to the airline’s operations, leaving numerous Nigerian passengers stranded at various airports. Many travellers, particularly those scheduled for international flights connecting through European hubs, found themselves unable to depart as planned. With limited or no immediate alternative arrangements, several passengers were compelled…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is confronting a deepening internal leadership crisis centred on the status of Senator Samuel Anyanwu, its embattled National Secretary. Anyanwu has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, contesting a January 2026 judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court that upheld his recommended expulsion from the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered and raided an alleged illegal baby factory in the Okuju area of Ilado, Badagry. The operation, conducted from Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, resulted in the rescue of 18 pregnant women and 10 children. Two suspects, identified…
Yemen continues to grapple with acute liquidity constraints, even as recent monetary interventions have achieved a measure of currency stabilisation. In mid-2025, the Yemeni rial experienced a sharp depreciation, reaching historic lows against the US dollar in government-controlled areas. Subsequent policy measures implemented by the Central Bank helped strengthen the currency and curb excessive volatility,…
A violent incident occurred on the Ibadan–Ijebu Expressway on the evening of Friday, April 18, 2026, when suspected armed assailants ambushed travellers. The attack, which took place shortly after 7:00 PM local time, resulted in the death of at least one individual and the abduction of an unspecified number of commuters. Eyewitnesses reported that the…