Authorities in Nigeria have launched a large-scale search after 16 prisoners escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Tuesday. According to Nigerian Correctional Service spokesperson Abubakar Umar, the escape followed a violent breach of security at the facility, during which inmates attacked officers on duty and…
Akinloye Oyeniyi, an Abuja-based public affairs analyst, has commended the Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for boosting security in the nation’s capital. Oyeniyi, who is also a legislative consultant, gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, as a reaction to the ongoing clearance of shanties and criminal hideouts…
The people of Benue State, the Igede Nation, and Nigerians nationwide are grieving the loss of Honourable (Mrs.) Comfort Agbo Agogo (née Ochuokpa), who passed away on July 6, 2025. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable era in public service, characterised by unwavering integrity, duty, and grace that influenced both governance and daily…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria’s economy has continued to receive positive recognition from global rating agencies, reflecting growing confidence in the country’s economic direction. Idris stated this after a meeting with Governor of Imo and Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has urged eligible residents to participate in Continuous Voter Registration(CVR) and avoid last minute rush as the commission begins the exercise nationwide on Monday. Prof. Ayobami Salami, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) made this appeal at a news conference on Tuesday, to announce the commission’s…
Airlines in Nigeria have united to impose a sweeping travel ban on a passenger accused of attacking flight crew during a domestic journey — an act the industry body says represents the most extreme example of air rage in 2025. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said Comfort Emmanson would not be allowed to travel…
Nigeria’s former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has reignited debate over the country’s disputed 2023 presidential election, insisting that Labour Party flagbearer Peter Obi was the rightful winner. In an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today, Lawal, now a senior figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), claimed that his political…
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Dr Muheeba Dankaka as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) for a second five-year term. The president also named Mohammed Musa as the commission’s new Secretary and retained Kayode Oladele, representing Ogun, as a Commissioner. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointments in a statement issued…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Abiola, a strategic communications and government relations expert, was appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over alleged ₦189 billion fraud. A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Tambuwal, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023 and is now a serving senator, was taken into custody at the EFCC’s…
