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By Kingsley Omonobi LAGOS — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has boosted its combat readiness with the reactivation of the Super Puma helicopter (NAF 565) at the 205 Rotary Wing in Lagos. The commissioning ceremony was held on Wednesday and led by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke, who reaffirmed the … Continue reading “NAF Super Puma helicopter returns to service, strengthening operational readiness”
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has hailed the conviction of former University of Calabar Law Dean, Professor Cyril Ndifon, as a landmark victory for justice and a decisive warning that authority will no longer shield abusers in Nigerian institutions. The Federal High Court in Abuja found … Continue reading “‘Your title won’t save you’, ICPC roars after Ndifon conviction”
By Prisca Sam-Duru The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Nigerian agriculture. With the Cassava Flour (Mandatory Inclusion in Flour Production) Bill, 2022 advancing in the Senate and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) renewing its push for a 20% High-Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) inclusion target, the political will to integrate … Continue reading “Unlocking Cassava Promise: Overcoming supply hurdles to achieve Nigeria’s HQCF ambition”
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Eight members of the Kyegh family, who were mourning the loss of a relative, have died after the vehicle conveying them plunged into River Dura in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.The victims were reportedly travelling midweek to make final burial arrangements when the accident occurred. “The vehicle conveying them … Continue reading “Grieving family of eight die in Benue auto crash”
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Friday, struck out an appeal the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to challenge alleged violation of his fundamental rights by the Federal Government. The Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, and the … Continue reading “Alleged Rights Violation: Why Appeal court struck out Nnamdi Kanu’s case against FG”
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Three farmers have been gruesomely murdered in a fresh armed herdsmen attack on Gilim Ashi village, a settlement along the Naka–Agagbe road in Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The attack has triggered heightened tension and fear in the community and nearby Naka, the headquarters of the LGA. … Continue reading “Three farmers, commuter killed as Benue records fresh herdsmen attacks”
•Attackers killed one, wounded policeman; says he worked for ‘zoo govt’ Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on the convoy of Dr Chris Ngige, describing it as shocking and unacceptable. Obi stated this on Friday during a visit to Ngige’s country home in … Continue reading “Obi visits Ngige after convoy attack as ex-Minister recounts ordeal”
By Davies Iheamnachor A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted a 400-level student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Damain Okoligwe, for the murder of his lover, Justina Otuene. The court sentenced Okoligwe to death by hanging for killing and dismembering his girlfriend, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the same … Continue reading “400-level UNIPORT student to die by hanging for murder of girlfriend”
•To unveil revised FX manual to sustain gain•CBN will not go back to ways & means borrowing•Highlights policy priorities for 2026 By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor Nigeria recorded a major rebound in external investor confidence as foreign capital inflows surged to $20.98 billion in the first ten months of 2025, the highest in years, according … Continue reading “Cardoso: Nigeria attracts $20.98bn foreign capital inflow in 10months”
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that Nigerians owe no one an apology for seeking assistance from the international community to tackle the country’s persistent insecurity, stressing that lives are being lost daily regardless of religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation. Speaking on Friday night at the ongoing Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and … Continue reading “Insecurity: Nigeria free to seek help from outside—OBJ”