Norwich Airport was temporarily closed on Friday morning after a light aircraft caught fire on the runway during take-off, forcing the cancellation and delay of several flights. The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m., when a small engine fire broke out in the aircraft. Emergency services were immediately deployed, and the runway was closed. Airport authorities expect operations to resume by 12:30 p.m. A spokesperson for Norwich Airport confirmed the incident, urging passengers to check with their airlines for updated travel information. Although initial reports sparked concern, the East of England Ambulance Service and Norfolk Constabulary later stood down, with…
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Cletus Effiong Bassey, over alleged involvement in ritual practices and the production of charms for armed robbers. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement on Friday that the suspect was apprehended on July 29 at about 7 p.m. at his shrine in Nung Oku Village, Uruan Local Government Area, following credible intelligence. According to the statement, preliminary investigations suggest that Bassey provided native charms, including so-called “bullet repellers,” to criminal gangs. A search of his compound reportedly led to the recovery of a fabricated single-barrel…
Tension gripped Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Friday following the killing of a 40-year-old farmer, Irmiya Yohanna, and the retaliatory slaughter of livestock by irate residents. Bauchi State Police Command spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, said Yohanna left for his farm on Thursday but failed to return. A search party later found his body on the farm, with preliminary investigations suggesting he was killed after a confrontation with cattle herders whose animals had strayed into his farmland. According to the police, angry villagers attacked livestock in retaliation, killing about 20 cows, 19 sheep, and injuring several others. Officers rescued…
Abductors holding a staff member of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, have demanded N7 million for his release. The victim, Omoniyi Eleyinmi, a faculty officer in the university’s Faculty of Education, was seized five days ago in front of his home at Supare-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area, while returning from work. Sources said Eleyinmi’s wife narrowly escaped after the gunmen, who fired sporadically, whisked him away. A family source disclosed that the kidnappers first contacted the family on Wednesday, allowing the victim to speak briefly with his wife, and initially demanded N100 million before reducing it to N7…
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has tendered an apology over an incident involving him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025, while firmly denying claims that he was carrying alcohol. In a statement personally signed on Friday, the veteran singer described the episode as “unfortunate” and clarified that the flask in his possession contained only water. He explained that he suffers from chronic dehydration and had been advised by his doctor to remain constantly hydrated, hence his habit of carrying a water flask. “Contrary to the negative narrative being…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has acknowledged errors in the marking of serialised objective questions in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The admission was made on Friday during a media briefing, coming just days after the council abruptly shut down its result-checker portal on Wednesday, citing “technical issues.” The announcement, which was first made via WAEC’s official X handle, @waecnigeria, has intensified public criticism. Many Nigerians have expressed outrage over the poor performance recorded in the examination, particularly in English Language, with some linking the results to the marking flaws.
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday arraigned a woman and two men for allegedly causing a disturbance during an ongoing court session. The defendants — Idowu Okuwawanna, 40; Kayode Akintan, 48; and Lawal Ademola, 50 — whose addresses were not disclosed, are facing charges of conspiracy and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. Prosecutor SP Josephine Ikhayere told the court that the incident occurred at 11:00 a.m. on August 1 at the Samuel Ilori Magistrates’ Court in Ogba. She alleged that the trio made loud noises and created a nuisance while proceedings were underway. The offences, she…
A 22-year-old man, Vincent Orjima, was on Friday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly beating and stabbing a woman. Orjima, whose address was not provided, faces a three-count charge of assault, attempted murder, and breach of peace. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Prosecutor Inspector Edet Ekpo told the court that the incident occurred on July 23 at about 8:30 p.m. in the Iyana-Ajara area of Badagry. He alleged that the defendant stabbed the complainant, Sesede Hunvenu, on her left hand with a knife and also beat her, inflicting severe injuries. Ekpo said the defendant’s…
A 53-year-old man, Jeremiah Egbebe, was on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing property worth ₦7 million. Egbebe, whose address was not disclosed, is facing two counts of stealing and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. He pleaded not guilty to both charges. Prosecutor SP Josephine Ikhayere told the court that the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on February 7 in the Jibowu area of Lagos. She alleged that the defendant stole packages containing jewellery, hair extensions, and shoes, all valued at ₦7 million, belonging to Matthias Apeh. Ikhayere added that Egbebe’s…
Former National Treasurer of the Labour Party (LP), Oluchi Oparah, has dismissed allegations that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, used party funds to finance his campaign. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Oparah said Obi personally funded his campaign activities and even made donations to the party from his own resources. “There was nothing of such. Mr Obi never spent any money meant for the party. In fact, he lifted the party from zero level to where it is today,” she said. Oparah explained that before Obi joined the party, the LP was heavily indebted and unable to…