A Rano Air flight en route from Abuja to Sokoto made an emergency landing on Saturday, June 29, after one of its engines caught fire shortly before landing. The incident occurred around 2:35 p.m. as the aircraft approached the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport in Sokoto, according to police sources. The pilot swiftly alerted the control tower, prompting the rapid …

The remains of Aminu Dantata,  renowned Nigerian business mogul and elder statesman, has arrived in Madina, Saudi Arabia, ahead of his burial slated for Tuesday. Mustapha Junaidu, the family spokesperson confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday morning, noting that the delegation accompanying the body had landed safely and was finalising preparations for the Janazah (funeral prayer). “The aircraft …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, on Monday, June 30, 2025. The latest development also follows a recent downward trend in global oil prices, …