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By Dickson Omobola The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has disclosed that the pilot who flew the private aircraft with registration number N989BC, which landed on a road in the Ogwashi-Uku area of Delta State, is 75 years old, while the co-pilot is 70. Director of Operations, Licensing and Training, Capt. Don Spiff, said both pilots held American licences and operated under United States aviation regulations, adding that neither of them was considered overaged under the applicable rules and the aircraft was American-registered. Speaking on News Night, an Arise TV programme, Spiff, however, said while the current age limit for…

A 33-year-old man, Najamu Aminu, was found slaughtered in his room in the Gwallaga area of Bauchi metropolis, triggering fear among residents and raising concerns over police investigation into the incident. The deceased was reportedly discovered in a pool of blood on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with residents suspecting that he was attacked by assailants while asleep. The killing has thrown the community into panic, as residents expressed shock over the gruesome nature of the crime. The incident was reported to the Township Police Division, popularly known as “A Division”, whose operatives evacuated the corpse and later released it to…

News » Premier League news » Manchester City newsJune 12, 2026 20:13 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Man City summer 2026 transfer targets Gusto wanted by Man City Manchester City are preparing discussions with Chelsea over a possible deal for defender Malo Gusto this summer. The Cityzens currently have Matheus Nunes as the regular right-back, but they are keen on landing a proper competitor.Gusto has been earmarked as an ideal target, and it is claimed that they are planning to open talks with the Blues for him.However, it appears unlikely that a deal will materialise as the Blues value the Frenchman and view…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, delivered a standout moment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, joining BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Brazilian superstar Anitta for a live debut of their collaborative track, Goals. The performance, held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday night, kicked off the tournament in the co-host United States with infectious energy. The trio, representing Africa, Asia and Latin America, blended Afrobeats, K-pop and Latin pop into a high-octane celebration befitting the world’s biggest sporting event. In a footage from the Hollywood-style ceremony, Rema took the stage in a striking white…

The supremely talented Spanish team is one of the main favourites to win the event and its teenage superstar, Lamine Yamal, promises to be one of the tournament’s standout performers.On Thursday, ahead of the first game between Mexico and South Africa, The UN children’s agency (UNICEF) announced that Yamal has been made its youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on children’s right to play and supporting those living in humanitarian emergencies, such as conflict or natural disasters.Children’s rights are a cause close to the Barcelona midfielder’s heart. On World Children’s Day in 2024, as part of a UNICEF campaign, he wrote a heartfelt…

In today’s volatile economic climate, saving money is no longer just a prudent habit—it is a strategic necessity.  The constantly rising living costs, inflationary pressures, and currency fluctuations have redefined what it means to be financially secure. The difference now lies not in whether people save, but in how they save. Reports from the National Bureau of Statistics highlight this shift, showing inflation in Nigeria climbing from 22.41 per cent in May 2023 to a peak of 34.80 per cent by late 2024. While temporary cooling occurred in early 2025, the overarching trend underscores a stark reality – cash that…

The U.S. government on Friday ordered Anthropic to immediately shut off access to two of its most powerful AI models — Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 — citing national security concerns. Anthropic announced on X that it has complied, but it made clear it thinks the government got this one wrong. The directive, which Anthropic said it received on Friday at 5:21 pm ET, forces the company to disable both models for all users worldwide — not just the foreign nationals the government’s export control order was nominally aimed at. Access to Anthropic’s other models isn’t affected. Why…

SpaceX founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Friday became the first person in history to cross the $1 trillion net worth threshold, CNN has reported. The milestone was driven by the blockbuster stock market debut of his rocket company. SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, pushing Musk’s estimated fortune to just over $1 trillion. The company’s shares, trading under the ticker symbol “SPCX” on the Nasdaq, climbed to $165 shortly after markets opened Friday — roughly 22 per cent above the IPO price — lifting SpaceX’s valuation above $2 trillion. Before the listing, Musk…

Nigeria’s ambition to raise crude oil production has received a boost from the growing contribution of newly introduced crude grade streams, Utapate and Cawthorne, Saturday PUNCH reports. The crude grades, introduced in 2024 and early 2026, represent the latest additions to the country’s basket of crude oil grades aimed at expanding export streams and strengthening oil revenues. Based on the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s monthly crude and condensate production data analysed by our correspondent on Friday, the Utapate crude grade produced a total of 8.75 million barrels between January and May 2026, while the newly introduced Cawthorne blend contributed…

The Imole Campaign Council, the group leading the re-election campaign of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state of engaging in persistent culture of political intimidation, threats, and inflammatory rhetoric. The council, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, in commemoration of June 12 Democracy Day celebrations, in Osogbo on Friday, recalled the incident of shooting witnessed in some communities across the state, alleging that a convoy branded with APC colours carried out the coordinated attacks. Olajengbesi also said eyewitnesses accounts confirmed that the said “Convoy moved through Akoda,…