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…
Armed men suspected to be herdsmen on Monday invaded Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing three farmers and injuring three others. A local resident, who requested anonymity, said the assailants stormed the area in broad daylight, shooting sporadically at anyone in sight. Youth leader Achii Matthias told reporters that the…
Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Hon. Lekan Salami has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the club’s assistant coach, Akin Olowookere. Salami, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), described his death as a tragic loss to the football community. He said the incident occurred on the training…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to strengthen data security and combat corruption nationwide. ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare said in a statement on Monday that the initiative was discussed during a courtesy visit by NDPC National Commissioner and CEO,…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has handed over 28 newly solar-powered Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities to the Kano State Government and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The project, implemented under the CDS3 Health System Strengthening programme, targets Nigeria’s 100 “zero-dose” local government areas…
The Police Command in Ondo says three suspected kidnappers have been arrested in connection with the kidnap of two staff of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victims were kidnapped by gunmen on Monday, Aug. 4 at their residence along Supare Akoko in Akoko South West Local…
