NAF reiterates drone ban in North East for security reasons
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (AC OPHK) has reiterated the ban on drone operationsin the North East Theatre, comprising Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, citing security and safety concerns. The Air Component Commander of AC OPHK, Air Commodore Umar Idris, emphasised the ban in a statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri. He stated that the […]
I’m ready to return bride price to secure divorce, woman tells court
A married woman, Amina Adamu, has asked a Shari’a court at Magajin Gari in Kaduna to dissolve her marital union with one Adamu Abubakar through what is known as “Khul’i”. The complainant told the court on Wednesday that she was ready to return the N10,000 bride price she received in order to free herself from […]
What I’ve learnt in my 38 years as actor – Kunle Afod
Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, says in his 38 years of experience as an actor and director, he has learnt “there is no friend or foe anywhere”.
Humanitarian minister explains why his ministry wants to spend over N300m on furniture
By Bayo Wahab Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has justified his ministry’s plan to spend over N300m on furniture. Yilwatda defended his ministry’s 2025 budget proposal during an interview on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. When asked why his ministry planned […]
Nigerian airlines responsible, viable, Keyamo assures lessors
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the perceived risks attributed to Nigerian airlines by lessors are untrue. Keyamo said many Nigerian airlines operate their fleet on Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance, ACMIs, without defaulting, saying it was an indication that Nigerian carriers adhere to agreements. He spoke […]
Security operatives fighting Lakurawa with useless rifles — 76-year-old veteran
Retired military veteran Col. Nasiru Salami has raised concerns over the quality of weapons used by Nigerian security agents in combating the newly formed terror group Lakurawa which has been wreaking havoc in the North-West region.
Edo PDP screens aspirants for by-election
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has screened its aspirants clamouring to get the party’s ticket as candidate for the by-election that would soon be conducted to fill the Edo Central Senatorial District which has been vacated by Governor Monday Okebholo owing to his election […]
EFCC accuses Ighodalo of obstructing N6bn fraud probe
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo State governorship election, of attempting to obstruct its investigation into a N6 billion fraud involving Jonathan Okunbor and his company, Kezmith Global Ventures. The EFCC claims that Ighodalo falsely presented […]
PDP condemns shooting, accuses APC of deploying gunman in disrupt Edo Tribunal
A dramatic scene unfolded outside the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Benin City today when an unidentified man, dressed in clothing resembling the branding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), fired sporadically into the air.
Most Nigerian songs made in last five years lack longevity – OAP Do2dtun
Popular On-Air-Personality, Oladotun Kayode, aka Do2dtun, has raised concerns over the dwindling longevity of contemporary music,
Motorcyclist killed in Lagos truck accident
A tragic accident claimed the life of an unidentified commercial motorcyclist late Tuesday night at Mile 2, inward Cele, Lagos.
