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Ethiopia starts building Africa's biggest $12.7bn airport

Ethiopia has launched construction of a $12.7 billion mega-airport in Bishoftu, designed to handle 110 million passengers annually. The project aims to cement the country's status as Africa's premier aviation hub. Read more about this historic infrastruct

Actress Simidrey Stranded by Airline, Forced to Waive Rights

Nigerian actress Simidrey details a distressing 24-hour ordeal in South Africa. She was denied boarding despite a confirmed business class ticket and pressured to waive compensation rights for an economy seat to get home to her baby. Read her full story.

Airport Police Nab Suspect in N1bn Romance Fraud

A 20-year-old man was arrested at MMIA Lagos over a massive international romance and celebrity fraud scheme exceeding ₦1 billion. Read the full details of the police operation.

Ex-Super Eagles Stars Scout Talent at Ekiti Football Final

Former Super Eagles stars Mutiu Adepoju and Victor Agali attended a grassroots football final in Ekiti, identifying young talents for mentoring. The event, organized by the Mayegun Ademola Adetifa Foundation, awarded cash prizes to winning teams.

PDP Sues INEC Over Ekiti 2026 Candidate Omission

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) initiates legal action against INEC for excluding its candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, from the Ekiti 2026 governorship list. Read the full details of the dispute.

Cleric Donates ₦2m for Ekiti Grassroots Sports

Prophet Sam Olu-Alo has donated ₦2 million to support youth sports in Ekiti State through a school football competition. The initiative aims to nurture talent and reduce crime.

INTERPOL Arrests Nigerian Man at Abuja Airport

INTERPOL has arrested a Nigerian businessman at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. Details remain scarce as photos spark online comparisons to Hushpuppi. Read the full story.

Foundation Gifts Over 5,000 Ekiti Residents for Christmas

The Jide Akinyemi Foundation distributed food and gifts worth millions to over 5,000 residents across Ekiti's 16 LGAs. The 'Ekiti Christmas Box of Love '25' aims to support vulnerable families and Governor Oyebanji's administration.

Man Walks from Asaba Airport Over N30k Taxi Charge

A Nigerian visitor chose to trek to his hotel after a taxi driver at Asaba Airport quoted a shocking N30,000 for a short ride. His viral story sparks outrage over airport transport exploitation.

Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Signs N415.57bn 2026 Budget

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the N415.57 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget allocates 53% to recurrent and 47% to capital expenditure. Read the full details.

Ekiti sacks surgeon over wrongful kidney removal

The Ekiti State Government has dismissed an EKSUTH surgeon for wrongly removing a patient's kidney. It will fund a new transplant and reorganise the hospital. Read the full report.

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